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Trans-Tasman Showdown Set for DIAL HARD 2 as Australia Takes on New Zealand
For the first time ever, Harcourts Australia and Harcourts New Zealand will go head-to-head in Dial Hard 2—the ultimate Trans-Tasman appraisal drive designed to build momentum, sharpen prospecting skills and determine once and for all who can claim the ultimate bragging rights.
2 days ago2 min read


Property Values Feel the Conflict Pinch in June
New Zealand property values edged lower in June, likely reflecting the spillover impacts from Iran-related economic uncertainty and the mortgage rate rises previously seen.
Jul 25 min read


Property Brokers Takes Regional New Zealand to the World Through LeadingRE Membership
Property Brokers has further strengthened its global connections through its membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), one of the world's most exclusive real estate networks, following its participation in the 2026 LeadingRE Asia Pacific Forum and Investor Exchange in Tokyo.
Jul 24 min read


Property Managers Are Not Looking to Terminate Tenancies, They Are Often Trying to Prevent Them
A recent post from experienced property manager Cherie Osbaldiston has highlighted one of the most misunderstood parts of the property management profession: what really happens before a tenancy reaches termination.
Jul 12 min read


Ray White Members Hit the Phones for Fast-Paced Appraisal Drive
Ray White runs its Real Estate of Origin events three times a year to create friendly rivalry and banter between the states and New Zealand, with 340 offices and 3,247 people registered for the second event of 2026.
“The best agents don't wait for opportunities to appear, they create them,” said Ray White CEO - Performance and Value Thomas McGlynn.
Jun 263 min read


Enough Is Enough: Property Managers Deserve Better, Says Sarah Cincotta
Property management professionals across Australia are carrying more responsibility than ever before, according to industry trainer and mentor Sarah Cincotta.
Jun 263 min read


Dress Shoes, You've Been Warned: Harcourts Declares Sneaker Day 2026
On Friday, 17 July 2026, Harcourts offices across Australia and New Zealand will swap their usual work shoes for sneakers as part of the inaugural Sneaker Day 2026, a new Harcourts Foundation initiative designed to raise funds, build community and prove that doing good can be as simple as changing your shoes.
Jun 182 min read


LJ Hooker Returns to Fieldays for 29th Year, Connecting With Rural Communities and Families
LJ Hooker has wrapped up another successful Fieldays, marking the 29th year the brand has been present at the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the rural and lifestyle property sectors.
Jun 183 min read


NZ Rental Affordability Improves While Australia Heads Deeper into Rental Stress
New Zealand’s rental affordability is improving across much of the country, while Australia is
heading further into rental stress, according to the latest Regional Rental Affordability Index
released by Property Brokers and The Property Knowledge.
Jun 112 min read


Real Flow Appointment Signals Bigger Push into Property Management Solutions
The company has confirmed McDonald will lead its property management division across Australia and New Zealand, as Real Flow expands its focus beyond agent and vendor cashflow solutions into products designed specifically for property management businesses and landlords.
Jun 52 min read


Should Australian Investors Buy in New Zealand?
Two budgets landed in May. One tightened settings for property investors, while the other got out of the way. The contrast between Australia and New Zealand's fiscal settings has sharpened a question that was already forming: is the Tasman Sea wide enough to keep Australian investors from looking at what's on the other side? And how soon will they act?
Jun 34 min read


Neil Finn’s Auckland Property Move Turns Controversial Pub Into Wellness Opportunity
Legendary New Zealand musician Neil Finn has acquired the historic Edinburgh Castle property in central Auckland’s Eden Terrace with plans to transform the once-troubled venue into a wellness-focused space, marking an unusual but strategic shift in the city’s property landscape.
Jun 22 min read
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