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

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.

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

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.