Feature Stories

New Zealand’s property management sector is approaching a structural reckoning. As regulatory pressure increases and professional expectations rise, the industry is being forced to confront a reality many have long deferred, that scale alone is no longer a sufficient measure of success.

The final days of the year are often framed around what comes next. New goals. New plans. New momentum. What is discussed far less is what gets left behind.

The period between Christmas and New Year has always existed outside the normal operating rhythm of the real estate industry. Offices are partially staffed. Campaigns are paused. Decision-making slows. On the surface, it feels like the market has stepped away.

The week of Christmas sits outside the usual operating rhythm of the real estate industry. Campaigns pause, inboxes quieten and decision-making slows. For many professionals, this is viewed as downtime. In reality, it is a period where judgement, rather than activity, becomes the differentiator.

LJ Hooker Ponsonby franchise owner Steven Glucina has reaffirmed his commitment to the LJ Hooker brand with the renewal of his franchise agreement. He is also expanding his footprint across Auckland’s northern corridor with the acquisition of LJ Hooker Warkworth, Kaiwaka and Leigh.