Ray White New Zealand scheduled 221 properties to go under the hammer last week, recording a clearance rate of 59.4 per cent. The network saw an average of 2.4 registered bidders and 1.8 active bidders per auction. “Public confidence and....
The spirit of innovation and curiosity was on show at Ray White’s annual corporate conference, Crows Nest 2024, on the Gold Coast this week. Every one of the 190 Ray White corporate team members at this year’s Crows Nest conference....
It was a great day of auctions for Ray White in Wellington, recording a 55.5 per cent clearance rate at their in-room event. Nine properties went up for auction, with five selling under the hammer, totalling $4.853 million in property. ....
Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group The Economist, a weekly magazine, recently undertook an analysis of where it was possible for a single person to affordably rent alone. The analysis was referred to as the Carrie Bradshaw Index, named....
Auction volumes remain high as we enter November, with Ray White New Zealand scheduling 220 properties to go under the hammer last week, up 14 per cent year-on year. The group saw an average of two registered bidders and 1.7....
With more than 38 years of real estate experience between them, and a decade as Ray White business owners, Stuart and Claire Morris have expanded to open Ray White Amberley. Stuart started his real estate career in 2007 as a....
Ray White’s 16th call-a-thon hit a spooky new level this week with 11,550 appraisals booked across Australasia during the Halloween-themed appraisal drive, 100 per cent powered by NurtureCloud, the group’s cutting edge prop tech platform. Ray White Metro – Christchurch....
Buyers were out in force at Ray White New Zealand auctions last week, with an average of 3.8 registered and three active bidders seen across the group’s 207 scheduled auctions. Auction volume was up 27.8 per cent year-on-year, with the....
Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group In the 1920s, a young woman and her newly wed husband were driving along the winding road near Maruia falls. They were heading to their honeymoon destination when their car lost control on....
Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere and Mangere Bridge saw a whopping 46 properties go under the hammer at their auction event The Day 6.0 yesterday. With a clearance rate of 65 per cent, the total value of properties sold at....
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