Property Market & Real Estate News - Page 68

Measured national picture continues alongside strong regional results - REINZ stats September 2026

REINZ data for September 2026 shows the median price outside Auckland was effectively unchanged on a year earlier, while lower annual sales and longer selling times reflected the measured pace of recent months.

Behind every great property manager is great training

From ongoing legislative updates to hands-on local support, our dedicated training team helps property managers deliver confident advice, protect investments, and provide exceptional service.

Paying rent and saving for a home? You may be closer than you think

If you’re paying rent while saving for a deposit, you may have wondered how those regular payments compare with owning your own home. Could what you currently spend on rent, combined with what you’re saving each week, cover your mortgage repayments?

How Sensory Details Influence Buyer Decisions

Buyers notice more than what they see. From light and layout to smell, sound and temperature, discover the small details that can shape how someone feels about your home, and the simple fixes that can make a difference.

How Local Market Conditions Impact Your Home Improvement Decisions

Thinking of selling your home within the next five years? Deciding which renovations will add the most value can feel like a gamble. The key is to find the sweet spot between what your local market demands and what suits your own needs and budget.

5 Strategies for a Safe Open Home

While New Zealand is generally a safe place to live, preparing to sell a home requires caution. You should make your home appealing to buyers, not thieves. Understand and mitigate the following potential risks to support a smooth and safe sales process.

The Regional Rental Report

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One of Palmy's iconic City Centre buildings is getting a new lease on life.

Friday, 30 September 2022

Safari Group have an unconditional contact to purchase the former Post Office building on The Square.

Privacy practices put to the test

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Consumer NZ recently released a report on the Property Management industry following a mystery-shop survey undertaken on many property management companies throughout New Zealand.

Have rents ever gone down?

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

The recent correction in the housing market has seen the median prices decline in 2022.

Early Signs of Spring Lift - REINZ stats August 2022

Friday, 16 September 2022

Typically a slower month, August market activity was further affected by concerns around rising interest rates and inflation. However, there are early signs of a spring lift as vendors balance price expectations with reality and traffic through open homes increases

Property Brokers Whanganui awarded the Medium Residential Office of the Year - Volume, at the 2022 REINZ Awards for Excellence

Wednesday, 07 September 2022

This award recognises our team as the most successful in the entire real estate industry across New Zealand; that's something to be immensely proud of. It speaks to our community's support and our people's dedication. We're honoured to be part of many people's property journeys.

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