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"Since implementing Harcourts REACH, the impact on our business has been profound. Results I once thought would take years to achieve have become a new reality, reshaping how we approach our marketing efforts and measure success."

I’ve always believed that leadership isn’t just about making the tough calls or forging ahead with bold strategies. Sometimes, the most powerful move you can make is to simply step back.

Living in the heart of a city has loads of appeal if leading the city lifestyle is for you.

I’m going to say it: You didn’t start your property management business to spend your days wrestling with Canva, writing captions, or trying to keep up with Instagram trends.

Seven suburbs are poised to cross the million-dollar threshold in 2026, all currently sitting between $950,000 and $990,000 in median house prices.

I’m going to say it: You didn’t start your property management business to spend your days wrestling with Canva, writing captions, or trying to keep up with Instagram trends.

It’s been real estate gospel for decades. Agents have been trained to obsess over marble benchtops, subway tiles, and statement tapware like they’re the stars of the show.

The annual Harcourts New Zealand conference held on 19/20 May brought together over 800 team members from across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa for two days of inspiring speakers, recognition and networking with Bryan Thomson, Managing Director Harcourts New Zealand calling it the best Harcourts conference to date and the pinnacle real estate event in New Zealand. 

The newly established housing fund, set up to distribute $128 million towards social homes and affordable rentals over four years, is a great initiative. We’ve got a housing supply issue in New Zealand, and any contribution towards alleviating this, and assisting first time buyers and young families into new homes, is a step in the right direction.

If there’s one lesson I’ve learned in my leadership career, it’s that clarity is key to success—not just in strategy, but in relationships, especially in the fast-moving world of real estate.

Today’s interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank is expected to supercharge property market activity this winter, according to Raine & Horne Executive Chairman Angus Raine.

If there’s one lesson I’ve learned in my leadership career, it’s that clarity is key to success—not just in strategy, but in relationships, especially in the fast-moving world of real estate.