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RBNZ Interest Rate Decision: Comments From Leigh Hodgetts, Country Manager, FAMNZ
Wed, 28 May 2025 15:01:32 +1200 | FAMNZ
Finance and Mortgage Advisers Association of New Zealand members have reported a steady stream of first home buyers entering the market and the news today will bring more comfort to Kiwis as they take on new mortgages.More >>
Discover The Best Way To Pack A Moving Truck And Avoid Damage
Tue, 27 May 2025 15:51:03 +1200 | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
Auckland Vehicle Rentals has years of experience providing moving trucks to both residential and commercial customers, and this guide reflects that practical knowledge. More >>
BNZ Cuts Fixed And Variable Home Loan Rates Ahead Of OCR Announcement
Tue, 27 May 2025 07:17:08 +1200 | BNZ
BNZ General Manager Home Lending James Leydon says tomorrow’s OCR cut is widely expected, which has given us the confidence to pass on these savings to customers ahead of the Reserve Bank’s announcement.More >>
Appraisal Requests Rise In Flat Bush As Owners Reassess Property Strategy
Sun, 25 May 2025 14:04:58 +1200 | Harcourts Hoverd and Co.
Hoverd & Co’s appraisal service is offered at no cost and includes a walk-through inspection, written summary, and tailored advice — all delivered by a licensed local agent.More >>
More Ormiston Sellers Turn To Local Expertise Amid Market Shift
Sat, 24 May 2025 13:04:40 +1200 | Harcourts Hoverd and Co.
The agency’s growing profile as trusted real estate agents for Ormiston reflects its strong suburb-level focus, multi-lingual team, and long-standing commitment to the East Auckland market.More >>
Where Apartments Cost More Than A Home
Fri, 23 May 2025 15:05:29 +1200 | realestate.co.nz
Latest data from realestate.co.nz shows it's cheaper to buy a house than an apartment in some of New Zealand's most desirable locations. The Bay of Plenty is just one region where the difference between the average asking price of an apartment compared ...More >>
Barfoot & Thompson Appoints New Director
Fri, 23 May 2025 12:03:47 +1200 | Barfoot and Thompson
Starting in residential sales, Henry Barfoot then moved to commercial sales and leasing, before embarking on his journey to leadership first as a Relief Branch Manager then working his way up to Manager of the Milford branch, a position he’s held for nearly ...More >>
NZ Rents Fall For Second Month Straight
Fri, 23 May 2025 10:46:17 +1200 | Trade Me Property
Trade Me Property Spokesperson Casey Wylde, notes, “with the median weekly rent sitting at $560 tenants are now paying around $20 less a week than they were in April 2024.”More >>
Government Abandons Māori And Pacific Whānau Through Kāinga Ora Cuts
Fri, 23 May 2025 07:09:29 +1200 | PSA
Te Kaihautū Māori of the PSA Janice Panoho says many of the workers losing their jobs are Māori and Pacific, whose cultural competence and lived experience are essential to connecting with communities in a way that upholds mana.More >>
Foreign Buyers Put Off By Uncertainty
Thu, 22 May 2025 20:45:13 +1200 | Property and Build
New Zealand is at risk of missing out on billions in foreign investment as uncertainty lingers around changes to residential property rules for overseas buyers, says Paterson Luxury Real Estate founder Caleb Paterson.More >>
$1 Billion Of Māori Funding Gone
Thu, 22 May 2025 15:54:07 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
Over the two budgets, Tama Potaka has now slashed more than $1 billion of Māori specific funding and that is shameful. The biggest hit is in Māori housing. Whai Kainga Whai Oranga and the whole Māori housing programme has been scrapped, Māori ...More >>
Delivering The Right Houses In The Right Place, For The Right People
Thu, 22 May 2025 14:40:48 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Bishop Minister of Housing Hon Tama Potaka Associate Minister of Housing Budget 2025 introduces a new housing investment approach that will deliver the right houses, in the right places, for the right people, Housing Minister Chris Bishop ...More >>
Alex Skinner Appointed Chair Of Quotable Value
Tue, 20 May 2025 15:56:14 +1200 | New Zealand Government
QV is New Zealand’s largest provider of rating valuation and property services. More >>
ŌCHT Wins Again At NZ Commercial Project Awards
Tue, 20 May 2025 12:54:03 +1200 | Otautahi Community Housing Trust
Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust has won a Gold Award at the 2025 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards for its Willard Street development in Spreydon. The project was recognised for its innovative design, high-quality construction and positive community impact.More >>
Local Real Estate Professionals Awarded For Excellence
Tue, 20 May 2025 12:33:09 +1200 | Barfoot and Thompson
In total, more than 300 awards were handed out across the company’s 88 branches, illustrating the depth of talent within the business and the breadth of its regional impact.More >>
Is It Actually A Good Time To Buy A House?
Sat, 17 May 2025 15:20:40 +1200 | RNZ
Twice this week, first-home buyers have been told it might be their big chance to get into the market. More >>
Luxury Home Rentals Surge As Wealthy North Americans Queue For NZ Investor Visas
Fri, 16 May 2025 17:43:16 +1200 | Paterson Luxury
Letting high-value buyers into the country not only stimulates the property sector it also brings in capital, supports tradespeople and helps unlock the next stage of the housing cycle. If this is done right there will be a transfer of wealth that ...More >>
Agile Office Furniture Emphasises Role Of Office Design In Employee Retention And Satisfaction
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:15:59 +1200 | Fabric Digital
Research has consistently shown a direct correlation between workplace environment and employee retention. A well-designed office promotes a positive work atmosphere, reduces stress, and fosters collaboration.More >>
Efficient Home Heating: Why Aucklanders Are Choosing Ducted Heat Pump Systems
Fri, 16 May 2025 12:39:17 +1200 | Happy Air Heat Pumps
Heat pumps remain one of the most economical and environmentally friendly ways to heat New Zealand homes. More >>
Community Housing Aotearoa Says Unlocking Housing Affordability Is A Key To Reducing Homelessness
Thu, 15 May 2025 15:20:32 +1200 | Community Housing Aotearoa
Unlocking affordability is a key to providing secure, affordable, long-term rental homes that support people to thrive. It is also a necessary step towards reducing the number of people and children in emergency housing and addressing New Zealand’s ...More >>
