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Ray White Tauranga’s latest Bay of Plenty auction event saw 42 properties going under the hammer, strong buyer turnout, and - for those keeping count - a remarkable 266 Mr Whippy ice creams consumed.

Following a landmark year of expansion, One Agency is demonstrating sustained momentum with a record start to 2026. The international network is set to welcome 10 new offices and members across Australia in the first quarter of the year, building on the significant growth achieved in 2025. 

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25% reflects an economy that remains soft, but increasingly stable, with the property market showing early signs of renewed momentum.

Let’s be honest: usually, the focus is entirely on bricks and mortar. But this Valentine’s Day, Harcourts is admitting to having a soft spot for the slushy stuff, too.

Despite a fluctuating market this year, the agency has experienced a 28% year-on-year rise in sales of properties of $5 million-plus. The luxury properties sold by NZSIR between January-November range from $5 million up to $30 million. The company sold five of NZ’s top residential sales this year, all located in the premium hotspots of Auckland, Tasman and Queenstown.

Valentine’s Day is usually about flowers, dinners and grand gestures, but it can also be a timely reminder to give your investment property a little attention before the financial year slips away.

As Valentine’s Day puts the spotlight on love, Stockdale & Leggo is showing what that concept looks like in practice, not through words or campaigns, but through commitment to community and care for the next generation.

Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance — but at its core, it’s really about trust. About choosing to believe in someone. About allowing yourself to be seen, supported, and guided into something new. This story is a tribute to that kind of love.

For 24-year-old Whatawhata local Summer Hainsworth, buying her first home wasn’t just a milestone moment for her family, it was the spark that reignited a long-held dream to work in real estate.

New legislation allowing Kiwis to build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without a building consent marks a significant win for both homeowners and renters, opening more affordable living options amid a stabilising property market. The Building and Construction (Small Standalone Dwellings) Bill simplifies the process for building small, code-compliant dwellings. While the structures must still meet the Building Code, involve licensed professionals, and be notifie

REA Group has launched a new ChatGPT-powered property search app that allows Australians to find homes listed on realestate.com.au using natural, conversational language directly within the ChatGPT platform.