News

Friday, 02 October 2026

If you already own your home, you may now be able to buy your next one with as little as a 5% deposit and keep your existing property as a rental instead of selling it.

Friday, 25 September 2026

For young farmers with the experience and equity to take the next step, finding an achievable path to farm ownership can be challenging. With West Coast dairy farms attracting attention for their relative affordability and operating returns, the region could offer an opportunity worth exploring.

Thursday, 24 September 2026

In rural communities, reputations aren’t built overnight. They’re earned through trust, knowledge and consistently delivering for people.

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

This is the first time in 10 years we’ve had more buyers than sellers in our rural property market, ignoring the post-COVID effect of 2021, which was an artificial market supported by massive fiscal stimulus from the Central Government.

Thursday, 17 September 2026

The report is ideological, with recommendations that raise fair questions about whether owning a rental property would remain worthwhile. Yet buried within it was something tenant advocates and professional property managers should agree on: the Healthy Homes system is not working as intended.