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April 2024

Property report: Rural market hits a low but there’s hope for the future
The rural property market has reached “the bottom,” but “won’t need a lot of change for things to move forward.” That was the message from the general manager of PGG...
Property report: Rural market hits a low but there’s hope for the future
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March 2024

Historic property traces 150 years of Otago peninsula dairy farming
A 96 hectare Highcliff property, with panoramic harbour and ocean views, and 150 years of the history of local dairy farming is for sale for the first time since 1867. Craig Bates and Paul Thomson...
Historic property traces 150 years of Otago peninsula dairy farming
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March 2024

Connections deliver successful outcome for two families
PGG Wrightson Real Estate’s nationwide network recently achieved an outstanding result for two dairy farming families at opposite ends of the country. Steve Roubos started in dairy straight...
Connections deliver successful outcome for two families
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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...
What does 2024 have in store for the property market in New Zealand?
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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. Whether it’s through signage, advertising or word-of-mouth, some names will certainly be...
How to: Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property
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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 understand what your property may be worth in the current market. You may wish to sell in the near...
What to expect from a property appraisal
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December 2023

Rural property market signalled to rise in the New Year
Excellent spring weather in most regions, contradicting earlier forecasts, should take the majority of farmers through the rest of the year without expending their supplementary feed. As the...
Rural property market signalled to rise in the New Year
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December 2023

Passing the baton: succession for Mid-Canterbury rural property
As PGG Wrightson Real Estate bids farewell to Robin Ford, another well-established name in the region’s farming circles steps up.   Ford’s 30-year career as one of PGG...
Passing the baton: succession for Mid-Canterbury rural property
Preparation key to take advantage as market poised to rise

September 2023

Preparation key to take advantage as market poised to rise

Traditionally, a quiet winter in the rural property market is followed by increased spring activity.  This year rising interest rates, climatic challenges and falling commodity prices have...
Property Report: Rural buyers optimistic about farming’s future

September 2023

Property Report: Rural buyers optimistic about farming’s future

Long-term confidence in primary sector returns is keeping the rural real estate market afloat, despite current headwinds. That’s the message from PGG Wrightson Real Estate’s Canterbury...
Steps for Successfully Selling Your Farm

August 2023

Steps for Successfully Selling Your Farm

If you are selling a farm or considering selling in the next 12 to 18 months, here are some basic ideas that will help reduce the stress and improve the outcome during this complex...
Simplify Your Farm Purchase: Organise Documentation in Advance

August 2023

Simplify Your Farm Purchase: Organise Documentation in Advance

Spring is traditionally the best season to take advantage of the rural property market: the sun is...
Experts agree: don’t let the election hold back your rural property plans

August 2023

Experts agree: don’t let the election hold back your rural property plans

Traditionally a general election puts the brakes on activity in the rural property market. This year, that appears less likely than in previous years. PGG Wrightson Real Estate Sales Manager for Mid...
Property report: A tough year for the rural market

July 2023

Property report: A tough year for the rural market

The last 12 months in the rural property market have been among of the toughest in decades, according to the General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Peter Newbold. Volumes have been low,...
Prestigious, historic Northburn Station for sale

July 2023

Prestigious, historic Northburn Station for sale

One of Central Otago’s most spectacular and prestigious high country stations, producing premium quality fine wool since the 1850s, is for sale. Claiming New Zealand’s furthest inland...
Property report: Forestry and carbon farming

June 2023

Property report: Forestry and carbon farming

Jamie Mackay from The Country recently had his monthly real estate update from PGG...
7 steps to choosing the right real estate agent for your rural or lifestyle property

June 2023

7 steps to choosing the right real estate agent for your rural or lifestyle property

If it’s been awhile since you’ve had to engage the services of a real estate agent, or you’ve never had to do it at all, the process can be rather overwhelming. When there are so...
10 things to consider when thinking of buying a rural or lifestyle property

June 2023

10 things to consider when thinking of buying a rural or lifestyle property

For many, their dream life is living on a block of land. And whether you’re looking to buy a farm or lifestyle property, the prospect of finding the right place to set up ‘home’ is...
What you need to know before selling your rural property in New Zealand

June 2023

What you need to know before selling your rural property in New Zealand

There are many reasons why people decide to sell their rural or lifestyle property. If you’ve decided that spring is the time for you to go to market, there’s a few things you should know...
‘We Live Here Too’ why choose PGG Wrightson Real Estate

June 2023

‘We Live Here Too’ why choose PGG Wrightson Real Estate

With uncertainty in the property market and fluctuating interest rates, it’s now more...
Property Report: Monthly check on the pulse of the rural real estate market

May 2023

Property Report: Monthly check on the pulse of the rural real estate market

Jamie Mackay from The Country had his monthly catch-up with Peter Newbold, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate. Jamie Mackay from The Country recently caught up with Peter...
Canterbury farms selling well in 2023

April 2023

Canterbury farms selling well in 2023

Canterbury’s rural property market has had an outstanding season.  Despite gloomy economic forecasts, and significant weather events in other parts of the country, Canterbury farmers have...
Property report: Comparing the rural and residential markets

April 2023

Property report: Comparing the rural and residential markets

Jamie Mackay from The Country had his monthly catch-up with Peter Newbold, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate. The question on everyone's lips: is the rural market mirroring the housing...

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