Tips for Buying, Selling & Renting Real Estate in New Zealand - Page 10

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.

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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.

Property decisions aren't on hold, the regions are proving it

Steady values, more choice and opportunities emerging across the regions. See what’s happening in today’s property market and what it could mean for you.

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.

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6 details buyers immediately spot during an Open Home

Selling

If you plan on selling your home, most salespeople recommend an open home during the property promotion process. Of course, to get your asking price or higher, you must have insight into what New Zealand buyers are looking for.

What makes a house sustainable?

Selling

New Zealand's demand for sustainable homes rises as more buyers focus on eco-friendly living.

Aesthetic home renovations to prepare for Summer Hosting

Residential

As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it's time to spruce up your space for some serious seasonal hosting. There's no shortage of stylish renovations to amp up your house's appeal.

The art of choosing wisely

Buying

Are you on the brink of renegotiating your mortgage interest rate? The question on everyone's mind is, "What rate is right?"

Buying by tender or deadline sale

Buying

Tender is a form of marketing and selling a property through intensive advertising media designed to capture the maximum attention of customers within a set time frame.

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