Residential news and publications

Where the prices of property have increased in provincial New Zealand towns

May 2024

Where the prices of property have increased in provincial New Zealand towns

A lot has happened in the world over the past five years, and it’s safe to say plenty of it has changed the way we live and work. And when it comes to real estate, one of the most significant...
9 tips for buying in a provincial town or region you're not familiar with

May 2024

9 tips for buying in a provincial town or region you're not familiar with

There are many reasons we decide to move house. From needing something bigger (or smaller) to job relocation, looking for a change of lifestyle, or perhaps you’ve holidayed somewhere and could...
Concerns you might have when selling your property - and how to overcome them

May 2024

Concerns you might have when selling your property - and how to overcome them

Are you thinking about selling your property, but worried about the strain and inconvenience that might come with ‘going to market’? It’s not uncommon to feel that way - especially...
As the weather cools down, are the residential and lifestyle property markets warming up?

May 2024

As the weather cools down, are the residential and lifestyle property markets warming up?

Early autumn showed signs of new shoots of growth for New Zealand’s property market, and...
Timaru townhouse successfully maximises spectacular views

March 2024

Timaru townhouse successfully maximises spectacular views

A brand new Timaru townhouse with a range of views among the most varied and spectacular in the country is for sale. Formerly the site of a large villa built in the 1930s, which was used in its...
Peter Newbold talks to us about... Market settling back into established patterns

March 2024

Peter Newbold talks to us about... Market settling back into established patterns

Recent sales data for lifestyle and residential property shows that the market is beginning to reorient following a downturn last year, re-establishing long term trends. We are generally returning...
What does 2024 have in store for the property market in New Zealand?

February 2024

What does 2024 have in store for the property market in New Zealand?

The most recent numbers are in and it seems that the New Zealand property market is starting to make its comeback after a quiet 24 month period.  According to REINZ, figures from December show...
How to: Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property

January 2024

How to: Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property

Check out your local market You probably already know of a few agents around your town or region....
What to expect from a property appraisal

January 2024

What to expect from a property appraisal

What happens at your free appraisal? A property appraisal is a way for you, as a homeowner, to...
A guide to selling your property in 2024

January 2024

A guide to selling your property in 2024

Set yourself up for success It’s time to move on, but where to next? You haven’t...
Coastal Bay of Plenty subdivision capitalising on economic and recreational assets

January 2024

Coastal Bay of Plenty subdivision capitalising on economic and recreational assets

A new beachside subdivision set to make the most of the immense potential Ōpōtiki has to offer goes on sale at an auction during Waitangi weekend. Andrew Fowler of PGG Wrightson Real...
Fiordland property market ‘hotspot’ bucks national trend

January 2024

Fiordland property market ‘hotspot’ bucks national trend

While property transactions in most of the country are at a low ebb, the ‘hotspot’ market in Te Anau and Manapouri is bucking the trend as buyers, particularly from outside the region,...
Te Anau strong pre-auction interest

November 2023

Te Anau strong pre-auction interest

A 759 square metre Te Anau lakeside property sold recently for $1.4 million. Located 300 metres from the town centre, Murray and Jane Coveney sold the three double bedroom property, which features...
How sustainable practices make your residential property more attractive to buyers.

August 2023

How sustainable practices make your residential property more attractive to buyers.

When listing your home for sale, you want it to stand out - for all the right reasons. Successful...
Thinking of buying an investment property or holiday home? Here’s what you need to know.

August 2023

Thinking of buying an investment property or holiday home? Here’s what you need to know.

For many New Zealanders, a ‘nest egg’ usually comes in the form of a rental property or holiday home. And there’s no question it can be a practical investment to provide long term...