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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25%, and from a housing perspective that feels like the right outcome for the market right now. The property market is still relatively soft and activity remains below more normal levels, so we still need more buyers back in the market. Holding rates steady should help support confidence and avoid placing additional pressure on households at a time when buyers are already becoming more selective.

🎙️ Welcome to this episode of The Chat, proudly brought to you by Real Estate Today. Real estate is changing faster than ever before. AI, tech, social media, branding, automation, freedom, support, growth, noise, burnout, opportunity. The industry is evolving daily, but one question remains, where do you even start? In this episode, we are joined by Paul Findlay, Director of APAC for Cloudstaff, and Mark Morrision, CEO of Agency HQ, for a powerful conversation about what the

BWA Insolvency’s Quarterly Market Report shows 772 insolvencies were recorded in Q1 2026, down 17 per cent from 936 cases in Q4 2025. While the quarterly decline suggests business stress may have peaked late last year, insolvencies remain 13.9 per cent higher than the same quarter in 2025, reinforcing that many firms are still operating under sustained pressure.

A rare and highly strategic commercial landholding in the heart of Rangiora has been brought to market by RWC Christchurch, offering investors, owner-occupiers and developers a premium opportunity in one of North Canterbury’s fastest growing town centres.

Budget 2026 arrives in a different mood to its predecessor. Last year's "Growth Budget" had a centrepiece in the “Investment Boost” and a forward-looking tone to match. This year, the government has set aside $2.4 billion for new spending, which is a step up from last year's historically low $1.3 billion, but existing commitments have already absorbed most of it, leaving only around $1 billion for genuinely new decisions.

The Australasian Real Estate Conference, AREC26, has confirmed Nick Georges, Director at Wingman Group as host of the Property Management Hall, marking a significant moment for one of the most important and fast-evolving sectors in real estate.

Property management leaders and industry professionals from across South East Queensland are set to gather in Brisbane later this month for an exclusive industry preview event exploring the future of property management technology, AI-driven workflows, and operational automation.

Trailblazing auctioneer Tina Chamberlain is ready to reshape the auction market in Hawke’s Bay. Chamberlain has returned to Ray White Hawke’s Bay, where she started her real estate career in 2010, this time as auction manager.

In a market where buyers are bombarded with listings every hour of the day, one Western Sydney campaign is proving that modern real estate marketing is no longer just about the property, it’s about attention.

As a boy from a small regional community deeply connected to rural Australia, Travis Wentriro felt extremely lucky to grow up amidst the expansive landscapes of outback South Australia, where he learned early on the values of resilience, independence, and a strong work ethic. His formative years were shaped by the wide-open spaces and tight-knit communities of rural life, instilling in him a deep appreciation for the simple yet profound connections that bind people together.

It’s long been said that cats have nine lives, but so does Jason Barrell. A household name in Northland, Jason’s journey is one of defying the odds. From navigating school with undiagnosed dyslexia to forming a formidable front-row pairing with his brother, Con, Jason reached the heights of professional rugby, representing the Blues, the Chiefs, and Auckland NPC. His trajectory toward an All Blacks jersey was cut short by a freak on-field accident that resulted in a

There’s a quiet frustration sitting across the real estate industry right now. Agents are posting more than ever. Videos. Listings. Just solds. Market updates. Personal content. Reels. Stories. Everything the industry has been told to do.