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REINZ Announces New Chief Executive
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lizzy Ryley as its new Chief Executive.
3 days ago2 min read


Property Brokers named Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers – again
For the second year running, Property Brokers has been awarded the Canstar Most Satisfied Customer Award - Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, confirming the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding client experiences.
3 days ago2 min read


Healthy Homes Standards Deadline: What Landlords Need to Know Before 1 July 2025
With the final Healthy Homes Standards compliance deadline fast approaching on 1 July 2025, landlords across the country are being urged to act now—or risk significant financial and legal consequences.
5 days ago2 min read


Trade Me and Stuff Digital Form Joint Venture, Targeting Growth in New Zealand’s Property Advertising Market
Trade Me has acquired a 50% stake in Stuff Digital, forming a strategic partnership designed to reshape the country’s property advertising market and present a direct challenge to NZME’s OneRoof.
5 days ago2 min read


From All Black to Real Estate Leader: Wayne Graham Marks 40 Years with LJ Hooker
Wayne Graham has spent his life in two arenas—first as a celebrated All Black, and then as one of LJ Hooker’s longest-serving and most respected business owners.
5 days ago3 min read


Next-Gen Real Estate Leader Assumes Full Control of High-Performing Agency
Wellington-based real estate firm One Agency Select Realty has entered a new phase of ownership, with Elman Avallone acquiring full control of the business.
Jun 102 min read


Agent Sells Home Using TikTok in App-Defying Result
As digital marketing continues to reshape the real estate landscape, one of Victoria’s newest real estate agents has demonstrated how short-form content can convert into real-world results—without big budgets or high production.
Jun 102 min read


Harcourts HX and National Awards 2025. Honouring excellence in real estate with top performers recognised nationwide
The annual Harcourts New Zealand conference held on 19/20 May brought together over 800 team members from across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa for two days of inspiring speakers, recognition and networking with Bryan Thomson, Managing Director Harcourts New Zealand calling it the best Harcourts conference to date and the pinnacle real estate event in New Zealand.
May 303 min read


LJ Hooker reacts to RBNZ's OCR decision
“The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the Official Cash Rate 25 points to 3.25% marks a further step toward improving home ownership and is a positive signal for both buyers and sellers.
“Lower interest rates will ease borrowing costs giving more confidence to first-home buyers who have started to be active in 2025 and have been closely monitoring the market.
This move is likely to bolster buyer sentiment at a time when many have regained financial breathing room and ar
May 291 min read


Award-winning team joins Ray White in major west Auckland expansion
Ray White New Zealand is proud to welcome award-winning real estate leaders Paul Vujnovich and Trish Adams, along with their high-performing team, to the group marking a significant milestone in the leading network’s continued growth across west Auckland.
May 292 min read


New Zealand’s Premier Real Estate Conference Returns with an Unparalleled Speaker Line-up
Building on the momentum of its sold-out debut in 2024, the New Zealand Real Estate Conference (NZREC) is set to return on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, at LIFE Central in Auckland.
May 283 min read


Budget restraint could be just what the property market needs
The newly established housing fund, set up to distribute $128 million towards social homes and affordable rentals over four years, is a great initiative. We’ve got a housing supply issue in New Zealand, and any contribution towards alleviating this, and assisting first time buyers and young families into new homes, is a step in the right direction.
May 252 min read
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