Welcome to our SOLD Torbay & Long Bay Market Report magazine
for October/November 2025
Our magazine contains the latest available information regarding property sales in the local area along with details of market trends, stats and tips.
Aucklanders continue to have an almost insatiable appetite for property market intelligence, so each month we will share details of the trends in your area. This is just part of our commitment to continue delivering you the highest level of service.
We’ve been locals for decades so we know the area well. Our goal is to apply this knowledge for you so you’re able to make the most of the opportunity that today’s and tomorrow’s market presents.
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our sales team if you would like more information, we would be delighted to help you with your real estate needs.
Thank you and all the best for the coming month.
Torbay branch 1054B Beach Road Torbay, Auckland 0630
Tony Cederwall and the Torbay & Long Bay teams
Latest News
Spring brings burst of buying activity to Auckland house market
The start of spring has seen committed buyers re-enter the Auckland residential property market with sales for September being their highest in the month for four years.
“It was a great start to the spring buying season,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.
“Buyers were committed, and there was a general feeling that now was the time to act before prices started to increase.
“We sold 1,032 homes in the month, a 13.8 percent increase over the number we have sold on average over the previous three months.
“It is the first time we have sold more than 1,000 homes in the month of September for four years and is only 60 homes less than we sold during September 2020 when the market was heading towards its peak.
“Buyers were conscious that prices have remained stable since
the start of the year and that this settled pattern may not last for much longer.
“The median sales price for the month was $930,000, the lowest it has been for four months, down 2.1 percent on August’s price while the average price was $1,089,686, down 0.8 percent on that a month previously.
“A positive aspect about the month’s prices is that the average price was 0.8 percent higher than its equivalent in September last year and the median price was only 0.5 percent lower than its equivalent last year.
“The four-year trend, when the monthly median and average prices failed to reach the previous year’s equivalent, may be ending.
“Property in the under $750,000 price category continued to sell well in September, accounting for 26.5 percent (or 273) of all the homes we sold in the month. Homes in this price category are proving particularly appealing to first-time buyers and investors.
“A combination of new builds and existing homes saw new listings for the month reach 1,781, which was excellent for early spring and brought the end-of-month stock level to 5,775.
“September was a quiet month for sales in the above $3 million price category, with 12 sales.
“The spring effect was also felt in the rural and lifestyle market with September sales reaching $73 million, the highest September sales for five years and our second highest monthly sales figure this year.”
Peter Thompson Managing Director
Long Bay, Torbay, Torbay Heights, Okura, Waiake, Browns Bay & Northcross
Market Share and Figures
We sell across all price brackets and types of property. Here’s proof why people continue to list and sell with Barfoot & Thompson.
Over the last 12 months, Barfoot & Thompson sold more property in our area than any competitor.
For the period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025, we sold 38% of all properties for sale in the area – that’s over 1485 sales made by Barfoot & Thompson!
*Browns Bay, Long Bay, Murrays Bay, Northcross, Pinehill, Rothesay Bay, Torbay & Waiake. 26%
Torbay + Waiake
Rothesay Bay
Pinehill
Murrays Bay
Long Bay
Browns Bay + Northcross
Torbay + Waiake
Rothesay Bay
Pinehill
Murrays Bay
Long Bay
Browns Bay + Northcross
READY... SET, OPEN HOME!
TOP TIPS
Why working with Barfoot & Thompson can help sell your home.
Congratulations, you’re on the market! In our recent editions we’ve discussed getting ready to sell, different sale methods and the tools for your marketing campaign. This article explores what to expect from an Open Home. Remember we have more information and a range of videos on our website to help you make the very best choices. barfoot.co.nz
barfoot.co.nz/sell/selling-guide
Open home schedule
During the first week of your campaign, we will introduce your property to our colleagues from Barfoot & Thompson. Internally, we call this a ‘caravan’ – our salespeople will view your home on the Tuesday morning before the first open home. Your listing agent will confirm times with you and the caravan will include agents from surrounding branches.
Our salespeople will visit to familiarise themselves with your property, so they know more about your home and can then contact their own personal databases of potential purchasers. This is an important first step to maximise exposure in the market and ensures
Preparing for an open home
that the Barfoot & Thompson team is working hard for you.
Your salesperson will have most likely set an open home calendar with you when they listed your property. Open homes are generally held on the weekend, on some occasions they may be supplemented by mid-week times or special viewings. We usually run an open home for a period of 30 minutes, but your agent will arrive a little earlier to set up and will stay until the last visitor has left. We try not to turn anyone away, so would recommend planning to be out of the house for at least an hour during the viewing times.
To prepare for the inspections we recommend you open some windows to air the house out and perform a thorough clean, tidying away everyday objects and children’s toys where applicable. If you have pets, try to keep them outdoors for a period of time before inspections start and if possible take them with you when you leave the house – some people are afraid of dogs or have allergies to pets so it is best if you can minimise any of these potential problems.
Put the heating on in winter and cool air in summer if you have it, so your home is a comfortable temperature when people walk in. The lights should also be on, even in summer - it helps when all the rooms have the same brightness.
Meet & greet
While you are away, your agent will greet all visitors at the main entrance and take note of their name, phone number and email where possible. We do not let anyone enter your home without at least getting a phone number from them. Visitors are left to walk freely through your home but our agents will always greet them again before they leave and answer any questions they might have.
We stay alert throughout the open home, but it is recommended that any ornaments or belongings of sentimental or monetary value are put away for safe keeping prior to the open home.
At the end of the open home your agent will lock all doors and windows, turn off the lights and send you a quick text or call you to let you know they are leaving.
Open home follow up
When open homes have finished for the day your agent will call back all the visitors and document any important feedback or comments for you. In the following days your salesperson will prepare feedback from them to discuss with you either by phone, email or in person, at which time you can ask any questions you might have.
Our salespeople have all the experience you need and are happy to provide you with more advice and information. Feel free to drop in at a branch, call, or contact us online. With Barfoot & Thompson, not only do you have the strength of Auckland’s largest and most trusted real estate company behind you, you also have 1,700+ salespeople working for you.
More tips on how to prepare for open homes
We have a range of videos available with tips from our salespeople about how you can get your home ready and impress potential buyers.
Get all the information about how to get your property in perfect shape for open home day. View on youtube, drop in at a branch, or visit our website barfoot.co.nz
Recent
Sales
The following pages show a summary of sales in Torbay, Long Bay, Okura & Waiake made by all selling agencies during September 2025.
Our sales data includes information submitted by the selling agency and may include some private sales. Where details of a particular sale may not have been able to be fully verified, it may be omitted from our reports.
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our sales team if you would like more information, we would be delighted to help you with your real estate needs.
Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. Land and floor sizes are approximate, sourced from REINZ, Auckland Council or other public sources and may contain inaccuracies. Barfoot & Thompson Limited (REA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Torbay, Long Bay, Okura & Waiake
Lot 1, 10 Alexander Avenue
$880,000
29A Auld Street
$1,550,000
24 Bearing Parade
$2,055,000
2/14 Clifton Road
$1,578,000
17A Danbury Drive
$1,268,000
161 Deep Creek Road
$1,340,000
6 Elsfield Place
$1,565,000
8A Foley Place
14 Gerontius Glade
153 Glenvar Ridge Road
$877,500 $900,000
2 Hanikura Street
$2,410,000 $2,075,000 CV
28
Holt Avenue
$940,000 $1,025,000
2/3
Holt Avenue
$690,000 $820,000 CV
12 Humenga Place
$795,652
4 Humenga Place
$726,087 $950,000
31
Infidel Place
$1,275,000 $1,150,000
22 Jayne Place
$1,280,000
48 Kate Sheppard Avenue
$1,139,000
7 Luff Place
$2,851,000
27 Marina Road
$1,200,000
5 Pennant Street
$1,760,000
36
Streamview Way
$1,935,000
51 Streamview Way
$765,000
173 Stredwick Drive
$920,000
2/13 Sunburst Lane
$800,000
157 Te Oneroa Way
$2,760,000
9A Toroa Street
36 Waitai Close
$2,250,000
45A Watea Road
5
$1,072,500 $1,175,000 CV Land Size Sale price 683 Bedrooms 3 Floor size 115
1/61 Watea Road
$625,000 $740,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 2 Floor size 60
14 Wentwood Place
$1,200,000 $1,425,000 CV Land Size Sale price 808
4 Floor size 230
4 Willis Street
$1,240,000 $1,200,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease
4 Floor size 193
15A Windlass Street
$1,100,000 $1,025,000 CV Land Size Sale price 74 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 211
This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
Browns Bay & Northcross
309/32 Anzac Road
$955,000
1/729 Beach Road
$900,000
7 Bushglen Court
$1,644,000
312/25 Bute Road
$640,000
22 Deverell Place
$1,122,500
886A East Coast Road
$875,000
282 Glamorgan Drive
$1,750,000
Lot 2/3 Kegworth Place
$985,000
Lot 3/3 Kegworth Place
$985,000
1/29 King Richard Place
$784,000
20 Mina Way
$910,000
6 Neilon Place
$1,227,000
4 Nottingham Place
$1,638,000
142 Oaktree Avenue
$1,600,000
144A
Oaktree Avenue
$1,548,000
8
Ridge Valley Drive
$1,066,000
5B Serrata Place
$975,000
52 Topliss Drive
$1,018,000
66 Topliss Drive
$1,170,000 $1,000,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease
Bedrooms 5 Floor size 149
33 Woodlands Crescent
$1,500,000 $1,350,000 CV Land Size Sale price 810
Bedrooms 3 Floor size 150
This publication shows data regarding a wide selection of published residential property sales that have recently occurred. It includes information from multiple sources and published reports of sales made by most Real Estate agencies and may include private sales. Where data is not publicly available, an individual sale may have been excluded from the average results and tallies shown in this report. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Barfoot and Thompson Limited (REAA2008) accepts no responsibility should the contents of this market report prove to be incomplete or incorrect.
These days, selling a property is all about views.
Buyers now spend more time than ever online, so it’s smart to market your property there too. Fortunately, our salespeople are well-versed when it comes to all things digital. Want a 3D walkthrough to fully showcase your home’s features? We can do that. Or to advertise your place with a video on Facebook or YouTube? Not a problem. And we have a wide network of property websites to list your property on, ensuring your place is seen by as many potential buyers as possible. To find out how else we can help, check out our website.
Meet the Team
People often ask, “Why would I choose Barfoot & Thompson Torbay?” As Branch Manager, my answer is simple: it’s about understanding. Understanding your story, your goals, and the vision you have for your future. This approach is the foundation of everything we do at our branch.
I firmly believe that with the right leadership, a positive mindset, empathy, and innovative strategies, we can help achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients. My years of experience as a top-performing salesperson on the North Shore taught me the value of these qualities, and I ensure my team upholds the same standards.
Tony Cederwall Branch
Manager
027 5466 377
I moved to the Bays in 1987, and my roots in this community run deep. From playing rugby and cricket at the East Coast Bays clubs to running my own business for 22 years, I’ve gained a strong understanding of the local area and its people. My business background has also equipped me with valuable skills in finance, customer service and management, which I now apply to leading my team.
My journey into real estate was fuelled by my love for property and a passion for creating spaces where people can see their future unfold. While I no longer sell directly, my focus now is to empower and guide my team to do what we do best - helping people buy and sell their homes with confidence and as little stress as possible.
I’m also dedicated to giving back, particularly through my continued involvement with the charity First Steps Himalayas, a cause that is close to my heart. In honour of my son Robbie, I’m committed to supporting initiatives that make a difference, both here at home and abroad.
At Barfoot & Thompson, we believe in more than just selling properties. As our Managing Director Peter Thompson has said, “We’re in the people business.” With over 100 years of family-owned history, Barfoot & Thompson continues to lead in Auckland’s real estate market, selling two out of every five listed homes.
Those odds reflect the trust we’ve built with our clients and the community.
Family, community, understanding and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. If those values resonate with you, I’d love to welcome you to our branch to discuss how we can support your next real estate journey.
Property Management team
Jody Hetaraka Head of Property Management
027 809 6687
Dorean Posimani Property Manager
027 431 9696
Residential/Rural Sales team
Michele Bensley 021 270 7410
Bailey He 021 866 696
Eva Li 021 051 3590
Ray Qu 021 190 0881
Craig Zhu 021 800 280
Chelsea Chen 021 087 87168
Tiki Jiang 021 775 217
Yang Lin 021 0873 3492
Wendy Radcliffe 021 772 070
Karin de Leeuw 027 270 2700
Khokha 021 034 7175
Mayur Nimje 022 364 5005
Tavae 022 476 7273
Betty Gao 022 383 0408
Damon Li 021 077 9509
Perwick 027 311 7953
Vivian Wang 021 284 8168
Andrea
Kyra
Shashank