Market stable ahead of 2025 Budget
The housing market took its usual April breather last month, with prices and sales easing back from March. Despite this seasonal dip, the New Zealand market remains stable.
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Auction market remains steady ahead of 2025 Budget
In the lead up to the 2025 budget, Ray White New Zealand scheduled 127 properties to go under the hammer, with a clearance rate of 43.2 per cent.
Higher bidder numbers signal renewed momentum
Ray White New Zealand saw 158 properties go under the hammer across the country last week, and while this volume is lower than the same period last year, both clearance rates and bidder numbers are higher.
Real estate's finest connect and transform at Leading Ladies event
More than 150 real estate professionals gathered at MediaWorks last night for the highly anticipated ‘Canapes and Conversation’ event, hosted by Leading Ladies of Real Estate, New Zealand and Australia’s premier female industry initiative.
“Why not me?”: Auctioneering sets new challenge
Ray White Metro (Christchurch) agent Desere Girdlestone is not a stranger to auctions as a salesperson, having run many auction campaigns for her clients, however, she has recently taken up a new challenge in calling the auctions herself.
Market stable after short weeks
With a short week last week, between Easter and Anzac day, Ray White New Zealand had just 119 auctions last week, recording a clearance rate of 41.9 per cent.
New Zealand housing market: Stable for now
New Zealand housing market stabilises as interest rate cuts bring balance. After volatility, median house prices have remained between $750,000-$801,000 for two years, currently at $790,000.
Resort-style living in your own private abode
A beachfront property in Mount Manganui has been completely transformed, from a 1970s two-level villa to a contemporary, resort-style abode, and will head to auction next month.
New Zealand construction activity declines as crane numbers hit nine-year low
NZ construction faces challenges with crane numbers at lowest since 2016. RLB Crane Index shows 15.3% decline since last quarter, with only 105 cranes now visible nationwide, down from 124 in Q3 2024.
Real estate’s original leading lady
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Top five policies and what they mean for property owners
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
An Independent Review of the Current Housing Market – Tony Alexander
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
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
Ray White Hawke’s Bay Annual Awards 2021
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
7 Steps to prepare your home for sale
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
7 Signs it’s time to sell
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
Real Estate Jargon: All the lingo you need to know
Buying, selling, or just looking, but no idea what we’re talking about? At Ray White Hawke’s Bay, our clients are our number one priority. If that means giving you a wee dictionary to support you on your journey, then here you go! Sharpen your pencils, below is all the real estate … Read more
All you need to know: Changes for tenants and landlords
Are you a landlord, a tenant or a homeowner and not sure of the new tenancy laws or Healthy Homes and how it might affect you? We’re here to break it down for you: TENANCY LAW CHANGES The tenancy law changes have been introduced periodically since August 2020. These are … Read more
Bailout from Bank of Mum and Dad
Area estate agent says parents in Hawke’s Bay are becoming unwitting property investors in a desperate bid to keep a roof over their kids’ heads. Real Estate Institute of NZ figures show median house prices in Napier rose to a record $810,000 in April. Hastings District’s April median was $715,000, … Read more
Another Month of Record Highs for Ray White
Elanor MacDonald – Managing Director It was a month of records. We are extremely proud that Ray White served more than 19,000 families and businesses to find a new home or investment property across Australia and New Zealand during the month, representing $8.74 billion in transaction … Read more
