38 Hamilton Market Activity Buyer demand in Hamilton remains very weak after the two long holiday weekends in April. Like Auckland, the Reserve Bank’s announcement in July of new lending restrictions seems to have taken quite a bit of heat out of the market. Demand will likely sink even lower throughout the rest of winter. The mix of buyers has stayed relatively stable for the past few months. Investor activity, both Aucklanders and local, is now significantly less than it was a year ago. Like other parts of the country, new market entrants paying in cash are making up a greater share of sales as other buyers step back. Market Activity Index - Hamilton Buyer Classification - Hamilton