Hawke's Bay property values have posted a marginal rise, as homeowners brace for another possible interest rates hike next week.
Figures from state valuer Quotable Value show Central Hawke's Bay values led the way with a 2.3 per cent increase in the year to May to an average value of $210,538, followed by Napier which recorded a 0.6 per cent increase to $324,721.
Hastings was close behind, with average values rising 0.5 per cent to $301,547.
Across the region, values remain down on the 2007 market peak, the figures show.
Property Brokers Hawke's Bay regional manager Paul Whitaker said the region was on a "slow but steady path to some sustainable growth".