Kapiti Coast Market Snapshot

The Kapiti Coast property market can feel “busy” and “tough” at the same time, and August’s numbers explain why. We sit down with George Love to unpack the latest real estate statistics suburb by suburb, looking at listings, sales, average days to sell, and how sale prices are tracking against RV (rateable value). If you’re buying, selling, or simply watching the market, these are the practical signals that cut through the noise. We start in Paraparaumu, where the volume of stock creates real choice and gives buyers room to be picky, even while well-presented homes still achieve strong outcomes. From there we compare Paraparaumu Beach, including what it means when the average sale sits under RV, and why price expectations and property condition matter more when buyers have options and building reports carry extra weight. Then we move through Waikanae and Waikanae Beach, where the contrast between higher supply and tighter beachside stock shows up clearly in days to sell and pricing momentum. We also get into a surprisingly useful detail: where “Beach” starts and ends, and how postcodes and local definitions can influence perception. Finally, we touch on Raumati South and Raumati Beach, and why small numbers of sales can throw averages around, plus a grounded take on whether the election changes the market or mainly changes confidence. If you want a clear snapshot of the Kapiti Coast housing market and what it suggests for first-home buyers, movers, and vendors, press play. Subscribe, share this with a local mate, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Buy your first home in NZ Weekly Webinars  You thought it's not possible or the dream is too far away? Come to my webinar and I will show you, you are much closer to your dream, than you think you are! Join Here - https://bit.ly/4m9SL72