Auctions preferred method of sale for spring
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 128 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 51.7 per cent.
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Agent organises renovation for vendor’s investment property
Ray White Papanui agent Rob East was more than happy to take the reins when it came to coordinating a renovation for his client, Ben, who lived on the opposite side of the country.
Ray White New Zealand celebrates its 2025 award winners
More than 1,300 people gathered for Ray White New Zealand’s annual awards at Spark Arena last night to celebrate and recognise the top offices and individual achievers from throughout the leading network.
Luxury concentration vs hospitality domination: Auckland and Wellington's retail divide
Auckland emerges as New Zealand's luxury retail capital while Wellington attempts to revitalise its struggling Golden Mile through major infrastructure transformation to compete in the retail market.
Comedian sheds "happy tears" as family home sells at auction
Former comedian and mental health advocate Mike King and his wife Joanna have sold their Papatoetoe home under the hammer for $1.5 million.
Clearance rate on the rise as spring has sprung
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 125 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 58.2 per cent, up 13.3 per cent year-on-year.
Spring kicks off with a bang
As spring selling season officially kicks off today, Ray White New Zealand ended the winter season with a bang last week, with 152 properties scheduled to go under the hammer, up 76.7 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Auction metrics show signs of confidence post rate cut
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 144 properties to go under the hammer last week, recording a clearance rate of 55 per cent.
Rate cut response to labour pressures and population outflows
Today’s highly anticipated rate cut is welcome news for mortgage holders and aspiring buyers, with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cutting the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 3.00 per cent.
Ray White celebrates its 2025 REINZ award winners
Ray White had four winners and 12 finalists at the REINZ awards last night, which celebrated the fantastic achievements of those from across the industry.
How to Find The Best Investment Properties
Despite the recent real estate woes, real estate is still a good investment strategy when it’s part of a diversified portfolio. And investing in real estate can be fun! There’s a bit of an art and a science to finding the best investment properties. You’ll need time to research, a … Read more
Making Your New House a Home
The process of looking for a new home for yourself and/or your family is sometimes excruciatingly emotional – and always tiring. After you sign on the dotted line and the house is yours, it’s time to be happy and feel settled, even if there are still boxes stacked to the … Read more
Buying a Home? – Why a Fixer Upper is a Great Option
Buying a home is an exciting time. It’s a time that promises change, opportunity, and the ability to make something as important as a home, your very own. When you’re looking for a new home, consider buying a fixer upper. Here’s why: A fixer upper can save you a ton … Read more
Attend Open Homes to Get a Feel for What You Want – and Don’t Want
You’ve outgrown the house you’re in and find out you qualify for a mortgage that will let you upsize. Or, your kids have flown the nest and you’re ready to sell the family home and downsize – or, you may be a first home buyer and need help deciding what … Read more
5 Tips to Ensure Your Home’s Showing Is a Success!
The purpose of showing your home is to hook a buyer. You want the buyers to come through your house and be impressed – so impressed in fact, that they’re ready to make an offer! You’ll have one chance to make a great first impression on these potential buyers, so … Read more
5 Mistakes First Home Buyers Make
Most people dream of buying a home and know exactly what they are looking for and what they would like to spend on the mortgage, however, they do not consider several important details. Along with the hot home buying market comes heavy competition for the homes and many are making … Read more
Isovival Guide 2020 – Part 10
We’ve entered week 4 and it’s a little chilly outside. Get cosy, it’s…… Friday Night – Iso-date Night: Movie Night! Movies and real estate don’t have a lot in common until… the beautiful Arcadia Station. Arcadia is one of New Zealand’s best known movie locations and has played host to … Read more
Iconic NZ farm sets world on fire before selling to a local
ONE of the most beautiful farms in the world, Arcadia, in the heart of Middle Earth near Queenstown, New Zealand, has just been sold for a multi-million dollar sum on the eve of the NZ lockdown, after more than 80 years in the same family. Ray White Queenstown’s owner and selling principal … Read more
Iso-vival Guide 2020 – Part 5
Still here to help! Our Iso-vival Guide will give you some inspo on how to pass the time and have some fun with your iso-buddies. Stay safe, stay home, stay cool. Friday Night – Iso-date Night: Have a Vinyl Listening Session Keeping the vintage/retro theme of last Friday, this time … Read more
Iso-vival Guide 2020 – Part 1
At a loss as to how to spend your days for the next few weeks? We’re here to help! Our Iso-vival Guide will give you some inspo on how to pass the time and have some fun with your iso-buddies. Stay safe, stay home. Friday Night – Iso-date Night: Listen … Read more
