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Two Property Sales Through TikTok in Weeks | How This Director Is Changing the Game

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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.

As more and more join the blue team, Harcourts Chief Growth Officer Tina Ashton shares how interfirm collaboration and knowledge-sharing drive business growth across the network.

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 been relying on Instagram purely as a brand awareness tool, it’s time to rethink your strategy. In a significant update, Google has begun indexing Instagram content, including Reels, carousels, and posts from professional accounts into search results. This changes everything for real estate professionals and marketers.

"Since implementing Harcourts REACH, the impact on our business has been profound. Results I once thought would take years to achieve have become a new reality, reshaping how we approach our marketing efforts and measure success."

“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. 

In a profession where success is often measured in sales figures, Ben Kingsberry has taken a markedly different path—one that prioritises leadership over listings and long-term growth over short-term wins. When Ben rejoined his family business in 2011, he assumed, like many returning second-generation professionals, that selling real estate would be central to his role.

Harcourts, a leading global real estate group, has launched Harcourts Real Care, a bespoke white-label version of The Rise Initiative's acclaimed Real Care app.

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.