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$30M in Property Sold Under the Hammer on the North Shore
Ray White businesses across Auckland’s North Shore and Hibiscus Coast teamed up to sell nearly $30 million in property across three sites during their auction extravaganza, The Event 4.0.
Sep 244 min read


Spring Selling Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to More Leads and Listings
Spring is one of the most exciting and competitive times of the year in real estate. With warmer weather, longer days, and gardens in full bloom, properties look their best, and buyers and sellers are more motivated to make a move.
Sep 183 min read


Raine & Horne celebrates 142 years of values on National Family Business Day
On National Family Business Day on Friday 19 September, Raine & Horne, one of Australia’s oldest and most decorated family businesses – is proudly celebrating its 142-year history.
Sep 186 min read


Breaking Free: How Leon & Chane Take Control with Their Own Brand
After more than 15 years in the real estate industry and working with three different agencies, Leon and Chané of LM Realty knew exactly what they were looking for in their next move — a platform that offered better pay, stronger support, and true independence. When they discovered OASIS powered by @realty, they found everything they’d been searching for — and more.
Sep 182 min read


Comedian Sheds Happy Tears as Family Home Sells at Auction
Former comedian and mental health advocate Mike King and his wife Joanna have sold their Papatoetoe home under the hammer for $1.5 million.
Sep 111 min read


New Zealand Lifts Foreign Buyer Ban on $5m Luxury Homes
Wealthy foreign investors will once again be able to buy or build luxury homes in New Zealand, following a major policy reversal designed to inject fresh capital into the nation’s struggling economy.
Sep 72 min read


From Rural to Residential: Property Brokers Dominates 2025 REINZ Awards Across Key Divisions
Property Brokers takes top honours in four categories ahead of competitors, and were finalists in a further fifteen categories at the 2025 REINZ Awards for Excellence.
Aug 253 min read


First Home Buyers Resilient as Owner Occupiers Show Caution
New Zealand’s housing market has undergone a notable shift in buyer composition, with first home buyers (FHBs) continuing to hover around their highest share of purchases in 20 years, while existing homeowners trading up or down remain at historically low levels.
Aug 255 min read


RBNZ Cuts Again as Housing Momentum Builds
The Reserve Bank today cut the Official Cash Rate by 0.25% to 3.00%, its sixth reduction in this cycle. The move underlines the bank’s intent to support growth, with lower borrowing costs expected to fuel confidence across housing and the broader economy.
Aug 202 min read


Relocating Kiwis Push up Premium Property Prices
The increase is likely attributed to internal migration to these regions, as affluent Kiwi buyers relocate for lifestyle, space and quality new builds.
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty managing director Mark Harris says buyers are looking to these regions as they seek more in a property; whether it’s more land,
Aug 152 min read


New Zealand Resale Profits Fall to Lowest Proportion in More Than a Decade
New Zealand property owners are realising the lowest rate of resale profits in more than 10 years, as subdued values and elevated stock levels continue to give buyers the upper hand.
Cotality NZ’s latest Pain & Gain Report shows 89.4% of properties resold for more than their original purchase price in the June 2025 quarter, down from 90.7% in the March quarter and the lowest rate since mid-2014.
Aug 144 min read


Buyers Get Ready For Competitive Spring Real Estate Season
Competition is kicking in early ahead of the spring property season, with Loan Market recording a 53 per cent surge in home loan pre-approvals over July compared to a year ago.
Aug 112 min read
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