

Survey finds Kiwis have positive opinion of real estate industry
The vast majority of New Zealanders have a positive opinion of real estate agents and the industry, according to an annual survey conducted by the Real Estate Authority (REA).
The survey found that 88% of real estate consumers and 82% of the general public had confidence in the real estate industry – the highest result for that measure since the survey began in 2013.
Public confidence in several key measures also reached record-high levels, with the survey finding that:
- 87% believed the industry was professional.
- 76% believed it was well-regulated.
- 75% believed it was well-monitored.
REA spokesperson Katie Solomon said it was heartening to see positive survey results despite challenging market conditions.
“REA’s vision is to see people confidently engaging in fair transactions with trusted real estate professionals. We support consumers with authoritative, independent information. This complements our work to regulate and educate licensed real estate professionals to help maintain professional standards of conduct across the sector,” she said.