Fears over extended lockdown

Geoff Bawden

Alert level restrictions for Auckland have been extended for the next two weeks in wake of the delta outbreak, while the rest of the nation will shift to level three on Wednesday. Northland is at level four until Wednesday.

Advisers say the past two weeks haven't halted activity so far, with a number of existing deals to get over the line. 

NZFSG's Bruce Patten described it as "business as usual" for the firm, and said virtual auctions continued to happen under level four, attracting strong bids.

Sarah Bloxham of Lets Talk Mortgages said lockdown had caused little disruption so far, but said some new build purchases had been delayed as valuers were unavailable.