First impressions matter, and when it comes to your home, kerb appeal sets the tone. Whether you’re preparing to sell or simply want to freshen up your property for the season ahead, spring is the perfect time to make small changes that create a big impact. In Hawke’s Bay, longer … Read more
The Ray White Hawke’s Bay Regional Awards 2025 celebrated the region’s top agents, standout teams, and community champions, highlighting a year of dedication, innovation, and success.
At the highly competitive Ray White New Zealand annual awards, local agency, Ray White Napier, was recognised for excellence in customer service. Acknowledging their commitment to their client’s, the Napier team was the recipient of the coveted Clients’ Choice Award. “A commitment to a superior customer experience is embedded within … Read more
Elanor MacDonald’s 20+ year career in real estate is defined by leadership, innovation, and service. From top salesperson to business owner and industry ambassador, she has consistently raised standards and inspired others. Today, as leader of Ray White Hawke’s Bay, Elanor continues to shape the future of real estate with vision and integrity.
The recent election result has seen National in a position to form the next government, potentially alone with the Act Party. Although nearly 20% of the total election vote is yet to be counted (special votes and final results are expected to be announced on November 3), we could see … Read more
Tony Alexander, New Zealand’s favourite economist, recently did a review of the state of the NZ housing market. Titled The Endgame Begins, it can best be summed up as “The negative factors still dominate in New Zealand’s residential real estate market, and we should expect to see some further weakening … Read more
How to safeguard your investment during the holidays Jingle Bells – or alarms This first one might not surprise you, but it will surprise those sneaky burglars! Unfortunately, there is often an uplift in crime around the holidays. Adding a security alarm and/or cameras can make thieves think twice before … Read more
On Friday, the Ray White Hawke’s Bay team got together to celebrate another year of hard work at the Havelock North Club. The Annual Awards night is a great opportunity to recognise not only the achievements of individual agents and teams, but the administration, property management, marketing and management team – … Read more
Declutter It’s time to ‘Marie Kondo’ your space! Removing the clutter will make your home feel larger and more appealing. Start by removing everything you haven’t used or won’t need for a while. Consider hiring a storage unit so you can remove surplus furniture and other items away from the … Read more
Market conditions are in your favour Are ‘For Sale’ signs popping up in your area? Are your neighbours selling for a great price? You might be in a seller’s market! This could be the best time to sell a house and you don’t want to miss the opportunity. Right now, … Read more