Experienced local real estate professional Sabrina Zhang has joined the Ray White family with the opening of Ray White Milldale. Sabrina joins Ray White with a stellar reputation for excellence in the Rodney region and beyond, backed by more than....
More than 350 Ray White offices across Australia and New Zealand came together to give back and support their local communities for the group’s 13th annual A Little Ray of Giving campaign. As a group, Ray White supported over 223....
Ray White Epsom, a longstanding and respected name in Auckland’s real estate landscape, has announced Ray White Ellerslie owners David and Arthur Subritzky have acquired a significant ownership stake in the business – a move that marks a new chapter....
Ray White Group has recorded an unprecedented year of property sales across Australia and New Zealand, with a whopping $128 billion worth of property changing hands in 2024. The year, dominated by some big deals, showcases the Australasian group’s strength in....
As we head towards the end of 2024, Ray White New Zealand saw 218 properties go under the hammer last week. The group recorded a clearance rate of 62.1 per cent, up 8.97 per cent, with buyers and sellers eager....
Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group New Zealand’s housing market over the past two decades tells a compelling story of changing dynamics across different price segments. This analysis examines three distinct market segments: the affordable segment (representing houses priced....
With more than three decades of experience in the real estate industry, Cameron Brain has begun an exciting new chapter as Director of Sales and Auctions for Ray White City Realty Group. Cameron has spent most of his expansive real....
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 212 auctions last week across the country, with an all sold clearance rate of 53.5 per cent. There was an average of 1.9 registered bidders per auction, with 66.2 per cent of auctions experiencing active....
Ray White New Zealand wrapped up spring selling season with 255 properties scheduled to go under the hammer last week, recording a clearance rate of 57.4 per cent. The group recorded an average of 2.6 registered bidders and 2.2 active....
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 as we head into 2025. Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee said this third cut....
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