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The decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25% is expected to support a steady and stable trajectory for New Zealand’s housing market.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 per cent. Inflation currently sits at 3.1 per cent, at the top of the 1 to 3 per cent target band.  With the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East pushing global oil prices higher, Ray WhiteGroup economist Atom Go Tian said inflation was expected to rise further above the band in the near term before easing as the shock passes.

New Zealand’s cities are changing quickly. Higher density housing, planning reform and changing household needs are reshaping the way many suburbs look and function. But as that happens, we need to keep asking a simple question, are we creating places that people actually want to live in?

A new regional rental affordability report released by Property Brokers and property research firm The Property Knowledge shows signs of improving rental affordability across New Zealand but warns that significant regional disparities remain.

Let’s be honest: usually, the focus is entirely on bricks and mortar. But this Valentine’s Day, Harcourts is admitting to having a soft spot for the slushy stuff, too. It turns out the property giant deals in hearts just as much as houses, inadvertently becoming quite the matchmaker for staff and clients alike.

As millions of Australian children head back to school, Raine &Horne property experts are reporting intense competition among families seeking to buy a home in the catchment zones of sought-after selective and non-selective public schools.

REAL ESTATE TODAY ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR THE 2026 TRAILBLAZER AWARDS

It’s the phrase I hear almost every week. "I just want to hit 1,000 properties." It is usually said with ambition, often with pride, and sometimes with a distinct undercurrent of exhaustion. But while it sounds impressive at a dinner party, it is one of the most dangerous targets in our industry.

Agents are throwing thousands of dollars a month at cold lead generation and wondering why it feels harder than ever. For a few years, the industry was sold the promise of shortcuts. One hundred leads in ninety days. Set-and-forget funnels. Ads that would magically replace relationships. And for a moment, it looked like it might work. You will have noticed how quickly that narrative has collapsed.

Agents are throwing thousands of dollars a month at cold lead generation and wondering why it feels harder than ever. For a few years, the industry was sold the promise of shortcuts. One hundred leads in ninety days. Set-and-forget funnels. Ads that would magically replace relationships. And for a moment, it looked like it might work. You will have noticed how quickly that narrative has collapsed.

Agents are throwing thousands of dollars a month at cold lead generation and wondering why it feels harder than ever. For a few years, the industry was sold the promise of shortcuts. One hundred leads in ninety days. Set-and-forget funnels. Ads that would magically replace relationships. And for a moment, it looked like it might work. You will have noticed how quickly that narrative has collapsed.

Harcourts Australia is proud to announce the launch of its new PM +5 Program, a strategic initiative designed to supercharge growth within its Property Management division.