New Zealand housing market: Stable for now
New Zealand housing market stabilises as interest rate cuts bring balance. After volatility, median house prices have remained between $750,000-$801,000 for two years, currently at $790,000.
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Resort-style living in your own private abode
A beachfront property in Mount Manganui has been completely transformed, from a 1970s two-level villa to a contemporary, resort-style abode, and will head to auction next month.
New Zealand construction activity declines as crane numbers hit nine-year low
NZ construction faces challenges with crane numbers at lowest since 2016. RLB Crane Index shows 15.3% decline since last quarter, with only 105 cranes now visible nationwide, down from 124 in Q3 2024.
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Property market buoyed by further rate cut
Mortgage holders and prospective buyers will find further relief in the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to cut the official cash rate (OCR) by another 25bps, to 3.5 per cent, today.
Ray White and Canva cement partnership
In a game-changing partnership, Ray White has extended its contract with visual communication platform Canva for another two years, with 12 months still left on the contract.
Auctions show no signs of slowing in Easter lead up
Ray White New Zealand’s auctions show no sign of slowing down in the lead up to Easter, with the group scheduling 212 properties to go under the hammer last week.
Mt Eden auctions see flurry of activity
Ray White Mt Eden sold more than $13 million in property at their in-room auctions yesterday, with nine properties going under the hammer.
Auction metrics show signs of confidence
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 212 properties to go under the hammer last week, recorded a clearance rate of 53.4 per cent, up 4.12 per cent year-on-year.
Ray White helps to raise $400,000 for RMHC® during House to House
Ray White New Zealand members spent the month of March helping Ronald McDonald House Charities raise more than $400,000 during their House to House campaign.
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
