Ray White Remuera has taken out the trifecta at the Rate My Agent awards last night, winning the award for Agency of the Year – New Zealand, Agency of the Year – North Island, and Agency of the Year –....
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has announced a 0.5 per cent rate cut, which is set to instil further confidence in the property market this year, providing some relief to mortgage holders. While the cut was no surprise, Ray....
The powerhouse team behind Ray White Remuera, Megan Jaffe and Thomas Farmer, have expanded the reach even further with the acquisition of Ray White Greenlane. With Ray White Remuera being recognised as the Ray White Group’s number one office internationally....
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 241 auctions to go under the hammer last week, recording a 54.5 per cent clearance rate. “The forthcoming OCR announcement has the market poised to see what is in store, with buyers and sellers eagerly....
Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Where you live might influence your chances more than you think. As Cupid readies his arrows this Valentine’s season, New Zealand’s singles might want to consider their....
Ray White New Zealand has seen a strong start to the auction year, with 230 auctions scheduled to go under the hammer last week. The group recorded a clearance rate of 52.9 per cent, with an average of 2.3 registered....
Ray White Mt Eden continues to achieve strong results in the central Auckland property market, securing a series of impressive auction outcomes across the city. The agency’s standout sale was a fully transformed Sandringham bungalow at 8 Ngapawa Street, Sandringham, which....
The number one recognised group of businesses in Ray White New Zealand, Ray White Leaders, have recommitted to the Ray White group for another term. The Leaders Group extends across Wellington, Kapiti Mana, Horowhenua, Hutt Valley, Wairarapa, and Hawkes Bay,....
The year of auctions has kicked off with a bang as more than $25 million in property sold under the hammer at Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere and Mangere Bridge’s auction event The Day 7.0. With Ray White auctioneers Sam....
Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group New Zealand’s top-performing coastal suburbs show a broad geographic distribution across both North and South Islands, with particularly strong representation from Otago and Canterbury. The scale of growth is substantial, ranging from 110....
In this increasingly competitive rental property market, it’s essential to raise the bar on your marketing. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by showcasing your property via stunning photography. Here’s a few tips (that won’t cost the bank) to get you started! Time of the day … Read more
The Healthy Homes Standards (HHS) became law on 1 July 2019 and comprise of a set of standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties. The Government recently announced a deadline extension to the HHS. What does this mean for property owners that are … Read more
Garden care can be a contentious subject for landlords and tenants. With each party often renouncing their responsibilities resulting in unkept gardens. What if there was a way to progressively bridge this eternal conflict. First let’s cover why there should be an effort to establish and maintain a garden. … Read more
Experts say house resale gains will slowly curtail as prices start to drop, while Christchurch numbers buck the trend. Pain or gain in New Zealand real estate sales? Kelvin Davidson, CoreLogic NZ’s chief property economist, predicts change is coming despite “no dramatic shifts” shown in their most recent pain … Read more
The Green Party’s support of kiwi renters was bolstered when they published an open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calling for an immediate rent freeze until stronger rent controls are put in place. What did the Green Party’s rent control letter say? In their open letter … Read more
In December 2021, the government announced it would be making updates to the healthy homes standards (HHS) based on feedback received from the rental sector. The changes should come into effect by May 2022 and relate mostly to new homes built to relevant 2008 building code requirements. … Read more
In February, the government released a discussion document proposing residential rental property managers comply with a code of compliance and adhere to an annual licensing scheme to help protect tenants and landlords. What is included in the proposal? Property managers looking after residential tenancies on behalf of landlords … Read more
In a previous post we covered whether paying property management fees is worth it, covering key benefits of professional property management services and the reality of forgoing these to do the job yourself. This month we’re looking at how a good Christchurch property manager can add value for both … Read more
Unlawful dwellings are a very serious issue for both landlords and tenants — landlords can face serious fines and loss of rental income, while tenants may be living in an unsafe environment. What is an unlawful dwelling? Commonly, unlawful dwellings are secondary dwellings within a residential property that … Read more
The quintessential kiwi summer holiday may look a little different in 2021/2022, but the fact that we’ll be away from home remains the same. So, what do tenants and landlords need to take care of at home before they hit the road or runway? What do tenants need … Read more