A decade ago, the million-dollar suburb was almost exclusively an Auckland phenomenon. The map of where that threshold sits today, and where it is heading next, tells a very different story about New Zealand housing.
A market that looks flat on paper can still be falling in real terms. New Zealand house prices have held inside a narrow band for three years while inflation has quietly widened the gap between nominal and real value.
For many years, homeowners, purchasers and property professionals were told that installing a tiled wet-area shower automatically required a building consent. That is not an accurate statement of the current position. In an existing dwelling, the replacement of an existing acrylic shower or bath with a tiled shower can often be carried out as exempt … […]
Since New Zealand’s international buyer ban was updated, Ray White New Zealand has seen limited activity from international buyers, with 91 per cent of sales over $5 million going to New Zealand residents.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has raised the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.50 per cent.
A historical beachfront home on the sought-after Sumner Esplanade has hit the market for the first time in more than three decades.
The new pet consent rules are now in force (for residential tenancies), and the first Tenancy Tribunal decision under these rules gives landlords an important insight into how pet requests are likely to be assessed going forward. Under the new rules, tenants who want to keep a pet must request the landlord’s consent. Landlords can set reasonable conditions, including … […]
The Over-50s Dilemma: Why a Recent High Court Ruling Changes New Zealand Lifestyle Villages Forever For years, “lifestyle villages” marketed to the over-50s or over-55s demographic have been a highly popular choice for New Zealand downsizers. They offer community, security, and a quiet neighborhood vibe without the heavy financial structures of a traditional retirement village. … […]
Ray White Mt Eden is proudly celebrating its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of market leadership, innovation, and unwavering client commitment under the guidance of business owner Jared Cooksley.
Parking rates are one of the more honest indicators of CBD vibrancy. Across New Zealand's three largest centres they are now moving in different directions, and the reasons sit outside the parking market itself.
Buyers remained highly active at Ray White A T Realty's latest Game Day auction event, with 598 bids placed across eight hours of auctions and active bidding recorded on 97 per cent of properties called.
Australian investors have not had a strong reason to look across the Tasman for some time. The Federal Budget and New Zealand's response have shifted enough variables at once for that to no longer hold.
Budget 2026 has landed, and for the housing market, the story is less about what was announced and more about what it means for the conditions shaping property decisions over the next year.
A recent New Zealand Court of Appeal decision has significantly changed how cross-lease neighbours must deal with each other — especially when it comes to renovations and alterations. If you own (or are buying) a cross-lease property, this is important. ______________________________________________________________________ The Issue: Can a neighbour say “no” to your plans? Most cross-lease titles require … […]
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Ray White Northwest recommend doing the pre-settlement inspection a week prior to settlement to give enough time for the parties to remedy any issues (if any). This article was written by Simpson Western law firm on 11/04/25: The week before settlement When buying a property, you are usually entitled to one pre-settlement inspection. This inspection … […]
Even when buying a new build or property off the plans, obtaining a LIM report is essential. Mereana’s experience shows how skipping this step can lead to costly compliance issues and lost sales. Always Purchase A LIM. When purchasing a new build or a property ‘off the plans’ it is still vitally important to obtain … […]