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Flat Bush Development Continues Amid Housing Supply Growth, Harcourts Hoverd & Co Remains Active In Market
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:11:04 +1200 | Harcourts Hoverd and Co.
Residential development across Flat Bush continues in 2025 as one of Auckland’s most rapidly growing suburbs. With new subdivisions under construction and sustained demand for housing, local real estate agencies are playing an essential role in supporting ...More >>
The Winners And Losers Of Nelson’s Revaluations
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:31:07 +1200 | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson’s residential land value, used to determine rates, has dropped by an average of 16.08% – but the decrease is not uniform across the district. More >>
Harcourts Hoverd & Co Supports Flat Bush Growth As Demand For Homes And Property Services Rises
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:49:44 +1200 | Harcourts Hoverd and Co.
Ormiston Town Centre, opened in 2021, has emerged as a key commercial anchor for the suburb. The $250 million development features over 90 shops, restaurants, and service providers, positioned beside the expansive Barry Curtis Park.More >>
Why A Custom Home Is The Best Investment For Your Future
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:41:57 +1200 | Hugh Grant
These are just some reasons a custom home could be a lucrative investment for you and your loved ones. While the upfront costs will be more, chances are you'll be much more satisfied with a home that was built with you and your family in mind.More >>
Local Iwi Purchase Carterton Properties From Irwin Family
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:13:16 +1200 | Ngati Kahungunu ki Tamaki-nui-a-Rua
Chair of the Settlement Trust, Paora Ammunson, firstly acknowledged Hurunui-ō-Rangi as mana whenua of Carterton. He also expressed sympathy to the family of Doreion Hard, who recently passed away near New World Carterton.More >>
Rental Listings Soar To Highest In Over A Decade
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:25:52 +1200 | Trademe
Year-on-year comparisons show rental listings to be up by 41 per cent in March 2025, with inventory at the highest it’s been since early 2014. More >>
A Former Hospital Or A Dog Hotel? Quirky Listings Hit The Property Market
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:06:37 +1200 | RNZ
The properties up for sale in Wellington and North Wairarapa each have unique features and intriguing backstories. More >>
‘It’s Bloody Rude’: Cyclone Victims Hit With Unexpected Rates
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:39:10 +1200 | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
“Everyone was shocked at the valuations. We are facing another rate rise this year. I think it’s unfair we have lost so much value and yet we still have to pay higher rates," says Hinerangi (Marie) Tuahine.More >>
Tariffs Add To Uncertainty For Borrowers
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:39:47 +1200 | Property and Build
Another cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) had been expected, now bringing it to 3.5%, but it is not clear just how much further it and mortgage rates will fall, with current tariff uncertainty keeping a downward bias in place, CoreLogic Chief ...More >>
Further Drops To ASB’s Fixed Mortgage Rates
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:22:54 +1200 | ASB
ASB’s Executive General Manager Adam Boyd says: “Today’s rate changes reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting customers in achieving their home ownership goals. We’ve seen growing interest in the 24-month term 4.99% rate, showing customers ...More >>
Veteran Founders Disrupting Sole-Trader Accounting in NZ
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:57:18 +1200 | Lodg
Lodg, a cutting-edge accounting technology company, is set to revolutionize the way sole traders and independent contractors manage their taxes. Founded by a team of successful entrepreneurs, Lodg automates tax processes, making them simple, stress-free, ...More >>
Seasonal Shift Brings Market Lift
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:14:40 +1200 | REINZ
REINZ has released March figures, revealing promising trends in the national property market. Continuing the momentum from last month, year-on-year sales are rising across the country.More >>
Resido Awarded Impressive 9-Star Homestar Rating By NZGBC
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:17:13 +1200 | Kiwi Property
Officially opened by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in June last year, Resido is redefining the rental experience with 295 thoughtfully designed modern apartments, exceptional on-site amenities, and a prime location adjacent to Sylvia Park.More >>
Home Lending Up
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:04:42 +1200 | NZBA
Of the 56,938 new home loans, 26.7% were issued to first time home buyers. The average value of a home loan for first home buyers was $493,000, up 4.4% from the previous six months.More >>
Homeowners Pocket More From Property Sales With Total Realty’s Low Commission Model
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:30:05 +1200 | Total Realty
Total Realty currently operates across Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Rolleston, Invercargill, and Ashburton. Each office is staffed by locally based agents who understand the specific needs and sales patterns in their communities.More >>
US Academic Takes Reins On Pacific Housing Research
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:39:13 +1200 | University of Auckland
Miller grew up listening to stories about life in traditional Indigenous Hawaiian housing communities, known as kauhale. His father passed on stories about his childhood, growing up in a ‘camp’ in Hawaii, where the community lived simply in clusters ...More >>
What To Know About A Mortgage As A Homebuyer
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:18:14 +1200 | Hugh Grant
Understanding your mortgage is more than just knowing your monthly payment—it’s about seeing the bigger financial picture. The right mortgage can make homeownership affordable and sustainable, while the wrong one can lead to financial strain.More >>
How Much Difference Does A Pylon Make To House Prices?
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:30:47 +1200 | RNZ
About 11,000 people around the country have Transpower "assets" such as pylons on their land. Another almost 20,000 have power lines running above. More >>
Announcing The Winner Of The 2025 REINZ National Auctioneering Championships
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 09:13:39 +1200 | REINZ
Yesterday, six finalists went head-to-head for the right to be crowned the REINZ National Auctioneering Champion. Congratulations to Robert Tulp from Apollo Auctions, our back-to-back winner!More >>
Selected Price Indexes Rental Data For February And March 2025
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 11:12:29 +1200 | Stats NZ
Actual rentals for housing data were not included in the February 2025 selected price indexes (SPI) as the dataset used to compile this information was incomplete, and Stats NZ was not confident the measure would meet customer expectations.More >>