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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.

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. 

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.