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REAL ESTATE TODAY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE 2025 TRAILBLAZER AWARDS RECOGNISING THE INDUSTRY LEADERS RESHAPING REAL ESTATE IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand’s housing market is closing out 2025 in a stronger position than it started, with early signs of recovery emerging after a long and uneven downturn. According to LJ Hooker Head of Research, Mathew Tiller, improving confidence, lower interest rates and more active buyers have shifted the conversation from “how bad” to “how long” before momentum builds.

LJ Hooker Ponsonby franchise owner Steven Glucina has reaffirmed his commitment to the LJ Hooker brand with the renewal of his franchise agreement. He is also expanding his footprint across Auckland’s northern corridor with the acquisition of LJ Hooker Warkworth, Kaiwaka and Leigh.

Property-management consultancy  Rent Roll Mastery has announced its official expansion into New Zealand, with the  launch of Rent Roll Mastery NZ set for the 5th January 2026. 

A New Zealand property management firm has been fined for using a QR code instead of displaying a rent amount on a physical “for rent” sign, reigniting debate around how rigidly tenancy advertising laws should be enforced in a rapidly shifting rental market.

The Reserve Bank has trimmed the Official Cash Rate by 0.25 percentage points, reducing it to 2.25% in a move that confirms monetary policy has shifted firmly into support mode. LJ Hooker Head of Research Mathew Tiller said the Bank is responding to below-trend growth and easing inflation pressures.

The Reserve Bank has trimmed the Official Cash Rate by 0.25 percentage points, reducing it to 2.25% in a move that confirms monetary policy has shifted firmly into support mode. LJ Hooker Head of Research Mathew Tiller said the Bank is responding to below-trend growth and easing inflation pressures.

The latest Global Flexible Workspace Report from The Instant Group confirms - flexible work is no longer a trend, it’s a core business strategy. Global demand for flexible workspace rose 24% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, while demand across Australia and New Zealand specifically jumped 38% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, outpacing global averages.

Property Brokers’ Tim Mordaunt and Paul Roache have been awarded a Civic Honour Award, Palmerston North’s highest recognition for voluntary service, at a ceremony held on the 24 th of November at the Regent Theatre and presented by Mayor Grant Smith.

The Kiwi-built version of Noah’s ark has finally found its new owners. The striking timber-clad replica, perched high on Clifton Hill in Sumner, Christchurch, has sold after months of curiosity and national attention — and the buyers plan to make it their home.

One of Waiheke Island’s most storied properties has hit the open market for the first time in forty-five years, and it’s already capturing international attention. The estate at 40 Rothschild Terrace, a near-five-hectare coastal holding with access to two private islands in Ōakura Bay, is being tipped as one of the island’s headline sales of 2025.

New Zealand has postponed changes to its foreign home-buyer rules, delaying legislation that would allow holders of the Active Investor Visa Plus (AIP) to purchase or build homes valued at more than NZ $5 million (about US $2.8 million).

"Real estate no longer needs more noise. It needs stronger teams, clearer standards and leaders who can finally lead with certainty" says Winner of the REIQ Innovation of the Year, Julie Davis. For thirty years I have watched this industry become more complicated, more regulated, more competitive and, sadly, more commoditised when it comes to our people. And the result has been devastating. Good people are leaving the industry. Strong performers are leaving businesses. Not be

Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray White Beacon Property Management, based on the Hibiscus Coast.

Harcourts is taking the opportunity this International Men's Day to acknowledge the vital contributions of men and highlight the unique challenges they face. The annual observance on 19 November serves as an important moment to foster conversations around men's health, well-being, and their diverse roles within families, communities, and the workplace.

Pioneering real estate network, One Agency, celebrated a landmark year of growth and success at its annual Australasian Awards night, held recently at the prestigious Doltone House at Hyde Park in Sydney, Australia.    The event marked the network’s largest awards ceremony to date, with over 200 members and staff from across New Zealand and Australia gathering to recognise the outstanding achievements of the year.

Ray White New Zealand scheduled 234 auctions last week, up 13.6 per cent compared to last year, however, last week’s clearance sat at 47.1 per cent which was down 14.69 per cent year-on-year. 

She’s been through the hard times, the kind most people never talk about. But today, Irina Branover isn’t surviving anymore. She’s in control. After years of quietly holding everything together for her family, her clients, and her career, she’s finally sharing the story behind the person so many in the industry know, but few have truly met.

After 14 years representing New Zealand on the world stage, former All Blacks Sevens star Kurt Baker has made the ultimate career pivot — from the pitch to property.

Raine & Horne partners with Rise Initiative to launch new wellness app Leading real estate franchise group Raine & Horne has reinforced its long-term commitment to the well-being of its people with the launch of a new wellness app called &Thrive.

Mt Algidus Station in Canterbury is now for sale on the open market and is expected to be one of the South Island’s highest sales this year. The property is being marketed domestically and internationally via an advertising campaign in the New York Times, one of the world’s most influential newspapers.

Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup Long Lunch proved that when it comes to heart, generosity, and community spirit, the Manawatū knows how to deliver.

One Agency has unveiled a humorous, horror-themed mock movie trailer titled 'Franchise Fees' just in time for Halloween. The creative campaign uses a light-hearted, thriller-style format to shed light on a serious financial issue facing real estate principals: the significant cost of traditional franchise models.

When I touched down in Auckland on 11 October 2025, I had two goals in mind – to share insights on rent-roll performance and profitability at The PMC 2025, and to learn from the people shaping New Zealand’s property-management landscape.