The last full week of spring selling season has rounded out with a bang, as Ray White New Zealand scheduled 236 auctions, with an all sold clearance rate of 60.4 per cent, up 17.2 per cent on the same time....
Auction metrics continue to improve as we enter the last week of spring, with auction volumes and clearance rates on the rise. Ray White New Zealand scheduled 263 auctions to go under the hammer last week, a 9.1 per cent....
On Tuesday night, close to 100 women headed to the iHEART Lounge at NZME for the first New Zealand Canapes and Conversations networking event hosted by the Leading Ladies of Real Estate initiative. Leading Ladies of Real Estate was started to encourage and empower women from across the entire....
Real estate and interior design are intrinsically intertwined, playing a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for homeowners and the marketability of properties for sale. In Auckland overnight, Concierge and Ray White clients as well as Coco Republic....
EVERYONE who works for the White family feels part of the family, and the group’s values were on show this week at the annual franchisor conference, Crows Nest. Every one of the 150 Ray White attendees at Crows Nest felt....
More than 190 people gathered at the Viaduct Event Centre in Auckland yesterday for Ray White New Zealand’s Business Owners’ Symposium. After MC Ray White Digital Performance Manager Emma Craig opened the event, the audience heard from the first speaker....
November auctions are racing ahead as Ray White New Zealand scheduled 214 properties to go under the hammer last week, a 29.7 per cent increase on the same time last year, and a 17 per cent increase on last week. ....
A Ruawai free range egg farm has hit the market, providing an eggceptional opportunity to run a family business or invest. Located at 80 Greenhill Road, the 35ha egg farm comprises a free range, fully automated system with two sheds and....
Local Ray White real estate experts May Ma and Daniel Horrobin have teamed up to open Ray White Mt Roskill. Mt Roskill will be the fourth Ray White business Mr Horrobin has owned, including Ray White Auckland Central, Sandringham and....
Auction volumes continue to rise as we enter the final month of spring, with Ray White New Zealand scheduling 179 properties to go under the hammer last week. The group recorded an all sold clearance rate of 53.4 per cent....
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