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On National Family Business Day on Friday 19 September, Raine & Horne, one of Australia’s oldest and most decorated family businesses – is proudly celebrating its 142-year history.

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. 

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.