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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
Interest intense as Waihi dairy farm sells

April 2023

Interest intense as Waihi dairy farm sells

High quality rural properties continue to sell well. A 261 hectare Waihi dairy farm, described as a premium property in a prime location with outstanding infrastructure, attracted intense interest...
Property report: Farm to forestry conversions ‘not slowing down’

March 2023

Property report: Farm to forestry conversions ‘not slowing down’

The Country’s Jamie Mackay talks to the GM of PGG Wrightson Rural Real Estate, Peter Newbold, about the sheep and beef farms that are being sold and how many are going to trees. Newbold said...
After 73 years in the same hands, well located Pukekohe land presents excellent opportunity

March 2023

After 73 years in the same hands, well located Pukekohe land presents excellent opportunity

Lim Hong and Lim Yip emigrated to New Zealand from what was then Canton and is now Guangzhou in 1939. In their 20s the couple initially leased land in Ohakune, which they were given at a favourable...
Award winning Wairarapa fruit business offered for sale

March 2023

Award winning Wairarapa fruit business offered for sale

In 2007, based in Scotland though looking for a New Zealand adventure, Alan and Dot Bissett went on...
Bay of Plenty harbour front orchard offers unlimited options

March 2023

Bay of Plenty harbour front orchard offers unlimited options

Don Rodee visited New Zealand several times before deciding to settle in the country. A United States Navy aircraft carrier pilot, he then switched to flying passenger aircraft for American...
Farming under pressure

March 2023

Farming under pressure

Even at the best of times farming can be a stressful business. Right now, for many of us, this is not the best of times: escalating interest rates, uncertain returns, and cataclysmic weather around...
Flexibility the key for farm ownership change through the generations

March 2023

Flexibility the key for farm ownership change through the generations

Taking a flexible approach to transferring farm ownership helps retain young, capable and enthusiastic people in farming.  Last year Brent Irving of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Otago won both...
Franklin District coastal property offered for sale after six generations

March 2023

Franklin District coastal property offered for sale after six generations

A Franklin District coastal property overlooking the Tasman Sea in one of the lesser known spots of...
Mackenzie district grazing properties sell well

March 2023

Mackenzie district grazing properties sell well

A large Mackenzie district hill country property sold in January firm on current values.  In close proximity to Omarama and on the banks of the Ahuriri River at the top end of Lindis Pass,...
Round Hill Station – genuine mid-altitude extensive property in ‘great part of the world’

March 2023

Round Hill Station – genuine mid-altitude extensive property in ‘great part of the world’

Les and Tracey Scott took on Round Hill Station in 2002 after previously farming further north in the Mackenzie Country and at higher altitude. “Up to purchasing Round Hill I’d been in...
Deconsecrated South Canterbury Catholic church transformed into innovative berry farm

March 2023

Deconsecrated South Canterbury Catholic church transformed into innovative berry farm

A former Catholic church, converted to a modern four bedroom home, with an innovative and productive berry farm alongside, and views from the ocean to the Alps is for sale in South Canterbury. Don...
7 tips to help you buy a rural property in the North Island

March 2023

7 tips to help you buy a rural property in the North Island

Here in the North Island of New Zealand, we’re incredibly lucky to have an extensive range of...
Why autumn is a great time to sell your farm (plus 6 tips for a successful sale)

March 2023

Why autumn is a great time to sell your farm (plus 6 tips for a successful sale)

While farms can be sold year round, autumn is a particularly good time to consider going to market. Jamie Mackay from The Country said that 2023 started off strong, and while prices may stabilise...
Is now a good time to sell off your bush block or rural land?

March 2023

Is now a good time to sell off your bush block or rural land?

If you’ve got a bush block or rural land that you’ve been thinking about selling, now could be a really great time to do so! With an increase of people searching for these types of...
Property report: Market challenges mean vendors need to be realistic

November 2022

Property report: Market challenges mean vendors need to be realistic

Peter Newbold, general manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate and Jamie Mackay from The Country have just had their monthly catch-up regarding the state of the rural property market. First off, Jamie...

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