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March 2025

Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country

Making sure their two preschool sons have the same rural upbringing they had themselves was a long-term goal for Eastern Bay of Plenty couple Amber and Joel Ingle. “Buying a lifestyle property...

Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country

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March 2025

Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay

A hidden gem, largely unknown to outsiders, Central Hawke’s Bay (CHB) has many features that make it an ideal lifestyle property destination. This year one of the district’s property...

Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay

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March 2025

Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale

Pictured: Property owner Adele Dawkins with her two daughters, Lily (left) and Khloe (right), and sales consultant Brent Irving. Qualifying as the world’s southernmost resort, RiverRidge...

Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale

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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

Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country

March 2025

Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country

Making sure their two preschool sons have the same rural upbringing they had themselves was a...

Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay

March 2025

Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay

A hidden gem, largely unknown to outsiders, Central Hawke’s Bay (CHB) has many features that...

Charm, history and central location make Timaru property a peaceful oasis

March 2025

Charm, history and central location make Timaru property a peaceful oasis

Charles Halstead was a surgeon and general practitioner in Timaru in the mid twentieth century. He...

Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale

March 2025

Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale

Pictured: Property owner Adele Dawkins with her two daughters, Lily (left) and Khloe (right), and...

‘Old school’ values and vibrant community provide opportunity to live the good life

March 2025

‘Old school’ values and vibrant community provide opportunity to live the good life

Moving from Maungatapere to Matakohe in September 2019, Duncan and Jacqui Findlay’s new home...

Marlborough equestrian legacy for sale on Blenheim outskirts

March 2025

Marlborough equestrian legacy for sale on Blenheim outskirts

An appealing four-bedroom home, desirably located in park-like grounds on a four-hectare...

Sale at auction enables two families to achieve their dreams

March 2025

Sale at auction enables two families to achieve their dreams

A four hectare North Canterbury property, sold at auction in November, turned a dream into reality...

Large and well located lifestyle block offers plenty of options

March 2025

Large and well located lifestyle block offers plenty of options

Lynne Donaldson and her late husband Ian bought their Northland grazing block in 2014. Situated at...

Farm boy’s Waikato dream available for completion

October 2024

Farm boy’s Waikato dream available for completion

Joe Comins is most of the way to achieving his dream, to develop a park on 38 hectares of rolling...

Niche coastal subdivision offers unique take on rural dream

October 2024

Niche coastal subdivision offers unique take on rural dream

Less than 10 kilometres from the Octagon, what used to be a farm is on the way to becoming one of...

October 2024

Home of the Berryfresh brand for sale after 40 years

If you buy fresh berry fruit in the North Island, chances are it has the Berryfresh brand on it and...

Close to Hamilton, exceptional lifestyle offers land use alternatives

October 2024

Close to Hamilton, exceptional lifestyle offers land use alternatives

In 2001 Michael and Janet Bryant came off the big Te Ākau South sheep and beef farm where...

Ideally located deer property offers alternative options

October 2024

Ideally located deer property offers alternative options

Cath and Gene Sandbrook took over their 23-hectare Halcombe property in 2013. Gene had been...

Reluctant farewell to Gore Bay hideaway

October 2024

Reluctant farewell to Gore Bay hideaway

A family connection to Gore Bay, North Canterbury is set to come to an end after 120 years. In the...

Paengaroa labour of love creates multitude of opportunity

October 2024

Paengaroa labour of love creates multitude of opportunity

Reviving a kiwifruit orchard and renovating a classic rural home has been an 11-year labour of love...

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