# Auckland Class A market cycle position

> Auckland Class A is currently flat with 9.4% headline vacancy — trophy is structurally tighter than the broader market suggests.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline vacancy: 9.4%; trend flat.
- Cycle is bifurcated: trophy is tight; secondary Class A and Class B are loose.
- Construction pipeline is largely visible 36–60 months ahead.
- Use cycle position to time renewal vs. relocation decisions.

## Key facts
- **city**: Auckland
- **country**: New Zealand
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: NZ$750/sqm/yr · ≈ $41.1 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $41/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 9.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 6
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.8%

## FAQ
### Where is Auckland Class A in its cycle?
Headline trend is flat with 9.4% vacancy. Trophy is structurally tighter than the index suggests.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/auckland/market-cycle-position), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.