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For the first time ever, Harcourts Australia and Harcourts New Zealand will go head-to-head in Dial Hard 2—the ultimate Trans-Tasman appraisal drive designed to build momentum, sharpen prospecting skills and determine once and for all who can claim the ultimate bragging rights.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has increased the Official Cash Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.50%. While the move will add further pressure to borrowing costs for some households, it's unlikely to change the direction of the housing market overnight. Instead, it reinforces the more measured conditions that have been evident over recent months.

New Zealand property values edged lower in June, likely reflecting the spillover impacts from Iran-related economic uncertainty and the mortgage rate rises previously seen.

Property Brokers has further strengthened its global connections through its membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), one of the world's most exclusive real estate networks, following its participation in the 2026 LeadingRE Asia Pacific Forum and Investor Exchange in Tokyo.

A recent post from experienced property manager Cherie Osbaldiston has highlighted one of the most misunderstood parts of the property management profession: what really happens before a tenancy reaches termination.

Ray White runs its Real Estate of Origin events three times a year to create friendly rivalry and banter between the states and New Zealand, with 340 offices and 3,247 people registered for the second event of 2026. “The best agents don't wait for opportunities to appear, they create them,” said Ray White CEO - Performance and Value Thomas McGlynn.

Property management professionals across Australia are carrying more responsibility than ever before, according to industry trainer and mentor Sarah Cincotta.

On Friday, 17 July 2026, Harcourts offices across Australia and New Zealand will swap their usual work shoes for sneakers as part of the inaugural Sneaker Day 2026, a new Harcourts Foundation initiative designed to raise funds, build community and prove that doing good can be as simple as changing your shoes.

LJ Hooker has wrapped up another successful Fieldays, marking the 29th year the brand has been present at the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the rural and lifestyle property sectors.

There was no grand master plan to become one of New Zealand's most recognised real estate brands. There were just three people, an old house on Broadway Avenue in Palmerston North and a belief that provincial New Zealand deserved a real estate company dedicated to serving its communities.

There was a time when success in real estate was measured almost entirely by numbers. Listings, sales, rankings, commissions and market share.

New Zealand’s rental affordability is improving across much of the country, while Australia is heading further into rental stress, according to the latest Regional Rental Affordability Index released by Property Brokers and The Property Knowledge.

The company has confirmed McDonald will lead its property management division across Australia and New Zealand, as Real Flow expands its focus beyond agent and vendor cashflow solutions into products designed specifically for property management businesses and landlords.

Two budgets landed in May. One tightened settings for property investors, while the other got out of the way. The contrast between Australia and New Zealand's fiscal settings has sharpened a question that was already forming: is the Tasman Sea wide enough to keep Australian investors from looking at what's on the other side? And how soon will they act?

Legendary New Zealand musician Neil Finn has acquired the historic Edinburgh Castle property in central Auckland’s Eden Terrace with plans to transform the once-troubled venue into a wellness-focused space, marking an unusual but strategic shift in the city’s property landscape.

Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson, has been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours in New Zealand for his longstanding contributions to the real estate sector and community.

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty managing director Mark Harris says the Government’s latest Budget is best viewed through a broader economic lens rather than as a set of direct housing market interventions.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25%, and from a housing perspective that feels like the right outcome for the market right now. The property market is still relatively soft and activity remains below more normal levels, so we still need more buyers back in the market. Holding rates steady should help support confidence and avoid placing additional pressure on households at a time when buyers are already becoming more selective.

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BWA Insolvency’s Quarterly Market Report shows 772 insolvencies were recorded in Q1 2026, down 17 per cent from 936 cases in Q4 2025. While the quarterly decline suggests business stress may have peaked late last year, insolvencies remain 13.9 per cent higher than the same quarter in 2025, reinforcing that many firms are still operating under sustained pressure.

A rare and highly strategic commercial landholding in the heart of Rangiora has been brought to market by RWC Christchurch, offering investors, owner-occupiers and developers a premium opportunity in one of North Canterbury’s fastest growing town centres.

Budget 2026 arrives in a different mood to its predecessor. Last year's "Growth Budget" had a centrepiece in the “Investment Boost” and a forward-looking tone to match. This year, the government has set aside $2.4 billion for new spending, which is a step up from last year's historically low $1.3 billion, but existing commitments have already absorbed most of it, leaving only around $1 billion for genuinely new decisions.

The Australasian Real Estate Conference, AREC26, has confirmed Nick Georges, Director at Wingman Group as host of the Property Management Hall, marking a significant moment for one of the most important and fast-evolving sectors in real estate.

Property management leaders and industry professionals from across South East Queensland are set to gather in Brisbane later this month for an exclusive industry preview event exploring the future of property management technology, AI-driven workflows, and operational automation.