Auckland market catching its breath: Trass

"It’s softened a bit in Auckland in the last six to eight weeks. There are a lot more properties on the market and a lot of purchasers are hesitant," Trass says.

"Some people think we’ve reached a plateau now and that the market’s going to drop. My perception is that it’s just a breath-catching moment." A similar pause occurred in March or April this year as potential buyers adjusted to the rise in house prices.

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