Will The 2026 Election Move House Prices? What 11 Elections Tell Us

With the election on 7 November, plenty of Kiwis are wondering whether to hold off on buying or selling. So does an election actually move the housing market, and who does it affect?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the data on what really happens to prices, sales, and listings around an election.

You'll learn:

• Whether elections actually change house prices
• Why sales dip before an election, and what that means for buyers
• How big of an impact heading to the polls really makes

The election barely moves prices. But for buyers, that quiet window before November could be an opportunity.