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Feb 273 min read


RBNZ holds OCR as economy stabilises and property activity slowly lifts
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25% reflects an economy that remains soft, but increasingly stable, with the property market showing early signs of renewed momentum.
Feb 252 min read


Harcourts Playing Cupid: We Deal in Bricks, Mortar, and Hearts
Let’s be honest: usually, the focus is entirely on bricks and mortar. But this Valentine’s Day, Harcourts is admitting to having a soft spot for the slushy stuff, too.
Feb 132 min read


High-End House Sales Reach New Heights
Despite a fluctuating market this year, the agency has experienced a 28% year-on-year rise in sales of properties of $5 million-plus. The luxury properties sold by NZSIR between January-November range from $5 million up to $30 million. The company sold five of NZ’s top residential sales this year, all located in the premium hotspots of Auckland, Tasman and Queenstown.
Feb 132 min read


How Can I Show My Investment Property Some Love this Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is usually about flowers, dinners and grand gestures, but it can also be a timely reminder to give your investment property a little attention before the financial year slips away.
Feb 133 min read


Love, Beyond Valentine’s Day, Stockdale & Leggo Backs Youth with Statewide Challenge.
As Valentine’s Day puts the spotlight on love, Stockdale & Leggo is showing what that concept looks like in practice, not through words or campaigns, but through commitment to community and care for the next generation.
Feb 131 min read


A Valentine’s Day Story About Trust That Changes Everything
Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance — but at its core, it’s really about trust. About choosing to believe in someone. About allowing yourself to be seen, supported, and guided into something new.
This story is a tribute to that kind of love.
Feb 132 min read


Young First-Home Buyer Turns Property Journey Into Career Path
For 24-year-old Whatawhata local Summer Hainsworth, buying her first home wasn’t just a milestone moment for her family, it was the spark that reignited a long-held dream to work in real estate.
Feb 123 min read


Consent-free granny Flats Unlock new Opportunities For Homeowners and Renters
New legislation allowing Kiwis to build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without a building consent marks a significant win for both homeowners and renters, opening more affordable living options amid a stabilising property market.
The Building and Construction (Small Standalone Dwellings) Bill simplifies the process for building small, code-compliant dwellings.
While the structures must still meet the Building Code, involve licensed professionals, and be notifie
Feb 123 min read


AI Meets Real Estate: REA Launches ChatGPT App to Personalise Property Search
REA Group has launched a new ChatGPT-powered property search app that allows Australians to find homes listed on realestate.com.au using natural, conversational language directly within the ChatGPT platform.
Feb 121 min read


From Rookie to Industry Icon: Troy Pullar Celebrates 25 Years of Business Ownership
Twenty-five years ago, a fresh-faced Troy Pullar stood at the doors of a real estate office, holding the keys not just to the building and the business, but to his future.
Feb 52 min read


The Impact of AI on Search (and what it really means for agent marketing)
There are a lot of sharks in the waters of Google right now, feeding off fear whipped up by a growing army of so-called AI experts. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to believe all the hype.
Feb 54 min read
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