Now, real estate agents are hoping a spring surge could help boost sales after Nelson recorded the fewest sales, and lowest stock, since records began. Tasman dropped 37.6 per cent to 53 properties, while Marlborough fell 31.3 per cent to 55. The drop was partially driven by the Covid-19 delta variant lockdown, which hit New Zealand on August 19. Martin De Ruyter/Stuff The end of winter saw the lowest sales on record for Nelson’s housing market. The area continued to be an attractive destination for out-of-town buyers struggling to purchase in other parts of the country.

Source: Stuff September 14, 2021 04:18 UTC