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Ray White New Zealand scheduled 128 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 51.7 per cent. 

After more than 15 years in the real estate industry and working with three different agencies, Leon and Chané of LM Realty knew exactly what they were looking for in their next move — a platform that offered better pay, stronger support, and true independence. When they discovered OASIS powered by @realty, they found everything they’d been searching for — and more.

Property sales volumes fell for only the second time in 28 months in August, dropping by 5.2% compared to the same period a year ago, according to Cotality NZ’s Monthly Housing Chart Pack.

Former comedian and mental health advocate Mike King and his wife Joanna have sold their Papatoetoe home under the hammer for $1.5 million. 

In real estate, momentum is often the difference between growth and stagnation. The ability to maintain pace in a shifting market is what defines enduring success.

Outsourcing administrative and support roles offshore has become increasingly common in the real estate industry. From trust accounting to prospecting and back-office administration, offshore teams can offer cost savings and efficiency.

Wealthy foreign investors will once again be able to buy or build luxury homes in New Zealand, following a major policy reversal designed to inject fresh capital into the nation’s struggling economy.

Iconic Australian real estate brand LJ Hooker is pleased to announce Cathie Crampton has joined as its new Head of Property Management Australia and New Zealand. Cathie brings unmatched experience and expertise to this role, including two decades in strategic property management leadership positions, most recently as National Head of Network PM Performance & Growth at Belle Property.

New Zealanders are paying hefty premiums for extra bedrooms, with fresh data revealing national price jumps of up to 43 per cent between three and four-bedroom homes — and in some regions, the difference stretches to nearly $1 million.

If you were anywhere near Great North Road on August 4th, you likely noticed something different — the smell of fresh coffee in the air, the buzz of conversation, and locals walking away with big smiles (and even bigger prizes).

Property Brokers takes top honours in four categories ahead of competitors, and were finalists in a further fifteen categories at the 2025 REINZ Awards for Excellence.

New Zealand’s housing market has undergone a notable shift in buyer composition, with first home buyers (FHBs) continuing to hover around their highest share of purchases in 20 years, while existing homeowners trading up or down remain at historically low levels.

The Reserve Bank today cut the Official Cash Rate by 0.25% to 3.00%, its sixth reduction in this cycle. The move underlines the bank’s intent to support growth, with lower borrowing costs expected to fuel confidence across housing and the broader economy.  

A landmark development site has hit the market, marking a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the Auckland CBD.

The increase is likely attributed to internal migration to these regions, as affluent Kiwi buyers relocate for lifestyle, space and quality new builds. New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty managing director Mark Harris says buyers are looking to these regions as they seek more in a property; whether it’s more land,

New Zealand’s property market is showing signs of a spring awakening, with fewer homes coming to market, stronger buyer demand, and sales activity gaining momentum. According to the latest REINZ Residential Market Statistics, national sales volumes in June 2025 were up 20.3% compared to the same month last year. Seasonally adjusted, that’s a 14.8% increase — the third consecutive month of annual growth and the strongest run in years. LJ Hooker Head of Research Mathew Ti

New Zealand property owners are realising the lowest rate of resale profits in more than 10 years, as subdued values and elevated stock levels continue to give buyers the upper hand. Cotality NZ’s latest Pain & Gain Report shows 89.4% of properties resold for more than their original purchase price in the June 2025 quarter, down from 90.7% in the March quarter and the lowest rate since mid-2014.

Competition is kicking in early ahead of the spring property season, with Loan Market recording a 53 per cent surge in home loan pre-approvals over July compared to a year ago.

Despite robust market fundamentals, including population growth, rising rents and solid price growth, new listings for residential properties across Australia remain constrained. This persistent and widespread decline suggests the market is being shaped by structural, rather than seasonal, factors. LJ Hooker Head of Research & Business Intelligence Mathew Tiller outlined his Top 5 reasons why listings are down:

Sam McIntyre, founder of Ownly, has been awarded Trade Me Property’s Innovator of the Year 2025, selected from over 900 submissions across New Zealand’s 16,000+ licensed agents.

We need to talk about something I see all the time: a beautiful new logo, a fresh colour palette, maybe even a shiny website refresh... but no consistent content, no updated blog, no regular social posts, and definitely no clear message.

Harcourts Elevate officially opened its doors with a glamorous grand opening event, showcasing their stunning new, state-of-the-art offices. The event was attended by community members, partners, and key figures in the real estate industry, marking a significant milestone for Harcourts Elevate as they aim to redefine excellence in real estate services. 

The result mirrors the annual change, which was also a –0.2% drop, bringing the median value nationally to $819,921. Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson said the result was yet another reminder that market conditions remain subdued.

Ray White New Zealand scheduled 153 properties to go under the hammer last week, up 18.6 per cent year-on-year.  The group recorded a clearance rate of 64.3 per cent, up 9.21 per cent compared to the same time last year, with an average of 3.9 registered and 3.0 active bidders per auction.