EP: 2101•11 Jun 2025

Auckland CV's Drop 9% – What Property Owners Must Know⎥Ep. 2101

About this episode

Auckland’s new council valuations are out – and the average CV has dropped by 9%. But what does that actually mean for your property, your rates, and your negotiating power?

In this episode, we break down:

Why lower CVs might actually be good news for your rates bill

What to do if you think your CV is wrong (and how to challenge it)

The number 1 mistake homeowners make when interpreting their CV

You’ll also learn how these updated values are not necessarily a reflection of what your home is worth today.

Want to make sure you’re selling your property the right way? Check out our guide on how to sell a house in NZ for the right way to think about pricing your property.

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

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