Welcome to our SOLD Torbay & Long Bay Market Report magazine for
August/September 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.
Tony Cederwall and the Torbay & Long Bay teams
Latest News
Auckland house prices hold firm through busy July
The start of winter has failed to chill Auckland’s property market, with July sales volumes up just over 9 percent on June’s figures and new listings up more than 14 percent month-on-month.
“This July we sold 957 properties across the Auckland region, which is the highest July sales total for four years. In fact, if you were to ignore the July sales figures for 2020 and 2021, which were unusually high due to falling between Covid lockdowns, this has been our strongest July for almost a decade,” says Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.
“The average sale price for the month of July was $1,100,355. This is around 2.5 percent lower than June’s average sale price, but broadly in line with the average for the first half of the year, which has remained consistent throughout.
“The median sales price for July was $950,000, 3.2 percent lower
than June’s median price and 2 percent lower than July 2024, but just ahead of the average for the previous three months.
“More than 46 percent of sales in July were transacted for over $1 million, making this our strongest July for seven-figure sales since 2021. Activity at the upper end of the market remained strong as we sold 51 properties over $2 million and 16 over $3 million – also our highest volume since 2021.
“Overall, the number of listings on the market has remained relatively consistent since February. With 1,605 new listings placed in July, the total number of homes on the market with Barfoot & Thompson salespeople as of the end of the month was 6,074. While this is below the listings high in March of 6,268, it is nevertheless the most homes we have had on the market in the month of July for more than 10 years.
“Outside of the city, there remains significant interest in the rural and lifestyle markets, with 33 sales accounting for a total sales value of just under $57 million. As was the case with June’s figures, this was the highest total sales value for a July for three years.
“From the city to the suburbs to the countryside, the market continues to offer lots of opportunity for vendors and purchasers with realistic price expectations.”
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 August 2024 to 31st July 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% of properties in the Torbay area* sold for $1.5 million or more over the last 3 months.
1st May to 31st July 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Torbay + Waiake
Rothesay Bay
Pinehill
Murrays Bay
Long Bay
Browns Bay + Northcross
Torbay + Waiake
Rothesay Bay
Pinehill
Murrays Bay
Long Bay
Browns Bay + Northcross
DIFFERENT WAYS TO SELL
TOP TIPS
When selling your home
You have decided to sell your home and might be wondering about what would be the best method.
At Barfoot & Thompson you have a choice of different methods to best suit you and your property. This article discusses the main sale methods as well as different agency types.
Remember, we have more information and a range of videos on our website to help you make the very best choice.
barfoot.co.nz
barfoot.co.nz/sell/selling-methods
Auction
A real estate auction is a method of selling a property through the process of public negotiation to determine the true market value of the property at that time.
Not only is Barfoot & Thompson Auckland’s largest real estate company, but it is also Auckland’s leading auction house - holding more auctions than any other real estate company.
Some benefits of selling by Auction include:
• You market your home without a price; the sky’s the limit.
• You have 3 opportunities to sell your home by auction; a) pre-auction, b) under the hammer or c) post-auction.
• There are no additional fees associated with a Barfoot & Thompson Auction so you have nothing to lose.
• An auction sale is unconditional, you know your settlement date and how much you have sold for when the hammer falls.
Sole or General Agency?
If you have a sole agency agreement, then only the real estate company named on the agreement can do real estate agency work (i.e. market and sell) on the property identified in the agreement. This type of agreement encourages the agency to work harder on your behalf.
If you sign a sole agency agreement, you should not sign up to another agent, as you may have to pay commission for both.
A general agency allows a number of real estate companies to do real estate work for the same property, at the same time.
If you sign a general agency agreement with more than one agency, you would only pay commission to the agency which succeeds in selling your property.
With this type of agreement, every agent has the listing but nobody has responsibility of selling the property.
Why list as a sole agency versus a general agency? There is an obligation placed on the salesperson to provide a sale, which encourages them to work harder for it.
We have a team of seven auctioneers that do auctions - and only auctions. They’re not parttime sales people or managers. That means when you sell your house through a Barfoot & Thompson auction, you’ve got the most dedicated and experienced team possible working for you.
Tender
When selling by Tender, your home is sold by way of confidential offers that buyers make by a set deadline.
After the Tender deadline has passed, all offers are opened at the same time in the presence of a Barfoot & Thompson Manager or Auctioneer. You have five working days from the Tender date to decide if you will accept one of them. You have the right to negotiate with just one of the buyers and, once accepted, the buyer is bound by the terms and conditions of the Tender document.
While any property can be sold by tender, it is particularly suitable for:
- Properties where a number of parties must be consulted, for example, properties owned by a family trust or deceased estate
- Properties where potential customers would expect to have to do due diligence before submitting an offer, for example, properties with strong development potential.
Promotion
Your home is offered to the market at a fixed price that you determine, or by negotiation.
Potential buyers can make offers for you to consider, these offers are usually conditional on various factors the buyer needs to investigate such as finance, builders report, council Lim report contents etc.
Your Barfoot & Thompson salesperson will assist with negotiations and they represent your interests throughout the process.
Want more tips on how to decide the best way to sell your property?
In this video, our salespeople share their top tips on how to decide what method of sale is right for your home.
View on youtube, visit our website barfoot.co.nz or feel free to drop in at a branch for more information about our sale methods.
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.
Recent
Sales
The following pages show a summary of sales in Torbay, Long Bay & Waiake made by all selling agencies during July 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
12 Airey Place
$940,000
2A Babington Place
$951,000
860
Beach Road
$1,771,000
53 Bearing Parade
$1,395,000
2/6 Ceramco Place
$920,000
Lot 3/8 Clensmore Place
$915,000
30
Cliff Road
$2,788,888
943 East Coast Road
$1,190,000
2/2 Firth Road
$1,020,000
25
Firth Road
$2,080,000
2/20 Flavia Close
$785,888 $875,000
2/68 Glamorgan Drive
$955,000 $880,000
149
Glenvar Ridge Road
$975,000 $900,000
69 Glenvar Ridge Road
$1,682,800
2/15 Glenvar Road
$1,075,000 $1,075,000
2/30A Glenvar Road
$907,000 $975,000
334A Glenvar Road
$935,000
86 Glenvar Road
$1,130,000
11B Hebron Road
Size Sale price 160
$1,160,000 $1,150,000 CV
9/18 Karengo Street
$860,000 $1,125,000 CV Land Size Sale price Unit Title
12 Koheru Place
Size Sale price 516
3
2 Floor size 103
$770,000 $950,000 CV
n/a
8 Lingham Crescent
$1,242,000 $1,400,000 CV
3 Long Bay Drive
$879,000 $950,000 CV
Lot 4/12 Manuwai Road
$816,000 $870,000 CV Land Size Sale price 99
n/a
4
2
4 Floor size 87
2/5 Moorgreen Heights
$1,038,000 $1,050,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease
Lot 12, 1&5 Nerita Place
$575,000
Lot 2, 1&5 Nerita Place
$500,000 n/a CV
1/2 Orewa Street
$785,000 $750,000
12A Relko Crescent
$1,030,000 $1,125,000
12E Relko Crescent
$825,000
6A Ringwood Street
$1,500,000
13C Rock Isle Road
$1,435,000
28A Stredwick Drive
$1,050,000
2/72 Stredwick Drive
$904,372
2/9 Tainui Street
$1,450,000
21 Tawatawa Street $1,960,000
156 Te Oneroa Way
$2,455,000 $1,000,000 CV Land Size Sale price 466 Bedrooms 5 Floor size n/a
40 Te Oneroa Way
$2,100,000 $2,000,000 CV Land Size Sale price 566 Bedrooms 5 Floor size 333
23A Waiake Street
$1,315,000 $1,300,000 CV Land Size Sale price 503 Bedrooms 4 Floor size 268
1/9 Watea Road
$1,220,000 $1,200,000 CV Land Size Sale price Crosslease Bedrooms 3 Floor size 126
72E Weatherly Road
$799,000 $780,000 CV Land Size Sale price 56 Bedrooms 2 Floor size 75
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.
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Browns Bay & Northcross
10/41 Anzac Road
$541,500
101A Arran Road
$1,203,800
87A Bayside Drive
$1,732,500
680B Beach Road
$1,230,000
127 Browns Bay Road
$1,318,000
104/25 Bute Road
$690,000
16A Capricorn Place
$1,340,000
2/177 Carlisle Road
$1,015,500
858E East Coast Road
$1,235,000
904 East Coast Road
$1,340,000 $1,500,000
2/64 Langana Avenue
$1,270,000 $1,350,000
11A Naviti Place
$1,090,000
1/50
Noreast Drive
$963,000 $1,100,000
11 Nottingham Place
$1,410,000
127 Oaktree Avenue
$1,801,000
1/163 Oaktree Avenue
$1,078,500
1/31 Oteha Valley Road
$500,000
33C Oteha Valley Road
$1,340,000
2B Robin Lane
$1,087,500 $1,100,000 CV Land Size Sale price 123
Bedrooms 4 Floor size 137
16A Valley Road
$1,490,000 $1,475,000 CV Land Size Sale price 562
Bedrooms 4 Floor size 228
26 Woodlands Crescent
$1,150,000 $1,650,000 CV Land Size Sale price 1849
Bedrooms 4 Floor size 130
50 Woodlands Crescent
$1,021,000 $1,200,000 CV Land Size Sale price 752
Bedrooms 2 Floor size 70
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.
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
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