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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.  

The Wellington real estate community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Chu Minh “Jack” Looc, a much-loved Ray White agent and passionate diver, who tragically passed away at the age of 46 following an accident at Lowry Bay, Lower Hutt.

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

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.

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. 

Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere and Mangere Bridge continue to prove that auction is the best method of sale, recording a 60.9 per cent clearance rate at their in-room event The Day 10.0.

Inspection Express has confirmed the promotion of Jeremiah Antypas to Sales Manager — a move that strengthens its leadership bench at a time of major domestic and international growth.

Leading Australian real estate network Raine & Horne is pleased to announce the appointments of James Shepherd as General Manager and James Barclay as General Manager of Finance.

First home buyers in Aotearoa are facing one of the most strategically favourable markets in recent memory — but only if they act fast. According to new data from realestate.co.nz, national housing stock dropped for the third month in a row, dipping by nearly 2,000 properties to 30,430 in July 2025. That’s a 0.4% decline on the same time last year — yet buyer demand hasn’t eased.

  One of New Zealand’s most trusted regional real estate offices has entered a new chapter, officially rebranding to ONE AGENCY Central West, effective 1 August.