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Residential construction costs in New Zealand have edged higher, with the Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) recording a 0.6% lift in the June 2025 quarter.

Breaking industry norms, Ben Kingsberry learned that stepping away from active selling created a stronger business foundation. By choosing leadership over competition with his own team, he built a thriving 60-person agency where salespeople close up to 60 deals annually—without competing against the boss for listings.

If you’ve worked in real estate, finance, or property advice for long enough, you’ve seen it happen: a client sells their home, the contract is unconditional, and everyone breathes a sigh of relief.

“The RBNZ has held the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 3.25%, pausing after six consecutive cuts totalling 225 basis points since August last year. This decision signals a shift to a more cautious wait-and-see approach as inflation moderates, the economy stabilises and early signs of housing recovery emerge.

Ray White New Zealand scheduled 130 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 56.3 per cent.  The group recorded an average of 2.4 registered bidders and 1.9 active bidders per auction, with 81.2 per cent of auctions receiving active bidders. 

After immigrating from Afghanistan, Ahmad Sultani is taking Christchurch by storm, becoming one of the city’s top performing real estate agents after just three years in the industry. 

Harcourts Northern Region marked the success of its highly anticipated List & Sell to Win incentive campaign with a vibrant celebration event that brought together winning vendors, Harcourts sales consultants, business owners and a selection of the travel industry for a night of excitement and inspiration.

With plenty of character and a full renovation, this 1880s Te Marua cottage has attracted plenty of interest.  Situated at 5 Plateau Road, “Stonestead” is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom colonial villa where timeless charm meets modern comfort. 

Ray White New Zealand’s auctions are still showing signs of strength, with a clearance rate of 50.5 per cent last week, up 12.23 per cent year-on-year. 

The former home of a well-known Christchurch identity, businessman and movie buff is now on the market for the first time.

For years, real estate agencies have invested heavily in building strong brands, delivering excellent service, and investing in their people. But behind the scenes, a quiet shift has been underway.

Bespoke Media has launched a dedicated Property Management Club, marking its latest move in a broader push to professionalise real estate’s most operationally critical, yet frequently neglected, division.

Let’s clear something up: great service used to be enough.

While most 18-year-olds are still deciding what to do with their lives, Zack Kendrick was unknowingly preparing to become a homeowner by 20.

Rather than relying solely on traditional brochures and online listings, listing agent Matthew Wilson and vendor Corinne McCray collaborated on a unique marketing idea: homemade cupcakes, each topped with an edible QR code that linked directly to the property’s digital brochure. 

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lizzy Ryley as its new Chief Executive.

For the second year running, Property Brokers has been awarded the Canstar Most Satisfied Customer Award - Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, confirming the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding client experiences.

With the final Healthy Homes Standards compliance deadline fast approaching on 1 July 2025, landlords across the country are being urged to act now—or risk significant financial and legal consequences.

Trade Me has acquired a 50% stake in Stuff Digital, forming a strategic partnership designed to reshape the country’s property advertising market and present a direct challenge to NZME’s OneRoof.

Wayne Graham has spent his life in two arenas—first as a celebrated All Black, and then as one of LJ Hooker’s longest-serving and most respected business owners.

Wellington-based real estate firm One Agency Select Realty has entered a new phase of ownership, with Elman Avallone acquiring full control of the business.

As digital marketing continues to reshape the real estate landscape, one of Victoria’s newest real estate agents has demonstrated how short-form content can convert into real-world results—without big budgets or high production.

I’m going to say it: You didn’t start your property management business to spend your days wrestling with Canva, writing captions, or trying to keep up with Instagram trends.

Reapit has officially welcomed Smoke Alarm Testing Services (SATS) as the first compliance provider to integrate with the Console Cloud Marketplace – a move set to streamline compliance workflows for property managers across Australia and New Zealand.