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Property market remains resilient amid economic headwinds

New listings are back to normal March levels, stock levels return to where they were in 2015, and prices remain stable.

Introducing our Leaders of Excellence 2024

Congratulations to our Leaders of Excellence for the financial year ending 31 March 2024.

Introducing our Agents of Excellence 2024

Congratulations to our Agents of Excellence for the financial year ending 31 March 2024. Agents of E...

Kiwi landlords can list more affordably on realestate.co.nz

realestate.co.nz is shaking up the market by opening its platform to private landlords so they can f...

Property market remains resilient amid economic headwinds

New listings are back to normal March levels, stock levels return to where they were in 2015, and pr...

Introducing our Leaders of Excellence 2024

Congratulations to our Leaders of Excellence for the financial year ending 31 March 2024.

Introducing our Agents of Excellence 2024

Congratulations to our Agents of Excellence for the financial year ending 31 March 2024. Agents of E...

Property market remains resilient amid economic headwinds

New listings are back to normal March levels, stock levels return to where they were in 2015, and prices remain stable.

Introducing our Leaders of Excellence 2024

Congratulations to our Leaders of Excellence for the financial year ending 31 March 2024.

Introducing our Agents of Excellence 2024

Congratulations to our Agents of Excellence for the financial year ending 31 March 2024. Agents of E...

Kiwi landlords can list more affordably on realestate.co.nz

realestate.co.nz is shaking up the market by opening its platform to private landlords so they can f...

Property market remains resilient amid economic headwinds

New listings are back to normal March levels, stock levels return to where they were in 2015, and pr...

5 ways to become the go-to agent in your area

Becoming the go-to agent or salesperson for your area means building trust and credibility within yo...

How to create buyer appeal when selling your home

Preparing a home for sale can be a big task. After so many years living in the place, it can be hard...

Should I get insurance when renting a home?

When you’re renting a house, it can be easy to think of insurance as your landlord’s problem. You’re...

5 benefits of using a mortgage broker

If you’re looking to take out a home loan, it’s likely you’ve heard about mortgage brokers. But what...

How the best agents are using technology to sell homes

Every real estate agent knows that house hunting can be a gruelling and time-consuming process for b...

What tenants need to know about insulation laws

If you’re renting a home in New Zealand the home must be insulated by 1 July 2019, or your landlord ...

What landlords need to know about insulation laws

If you’re a landlord in New Zealand wanting to avoid a $4,000 fine, it’s time to make sure your rent...

Five things every new real estate agent needs to know

If you're just starting out in the real estate game - welcome to the industry. Being a successful re...

Renting a home in New Zealand - your rights as a tenant

Both tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities when it comes to renting a home. Knowing...

What real estate agents need to know about AML

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) amendment bill introdu...

3 ways Kiwis are thinking outside the box to buy

While an increasing number of Kiwis believe they will never own a home, others are thinking outside ...

Understanding the NZ Property Report

Successful real estate agents and salespeople have one thing in common – they’ve got their finger on...

5 questions to ask before renting a home 

Looking for a new rental property can be stressful, but it isn’t something you should rush into. Whe...

Top 5 relationships every real estate agent should have

As a real estate agent or salesperson, you play a key role in helping buyers and sellers achieve the...

What sellers need to know about marketing your property

Selling your home is a big decision, both financially and emotionally. Between preparing a house for...

Industrial investment hotspots in NZ

Industrial property is a favourite among many investors, thanks to its relatively low levels of vaca...

Reading between the rail lines

New Zealand boasts 4,000 kilometres of freight and passenger rail corridors, according to government...

What to look for in a real estate agency contract

In the past disputes over cancellation of real estate agency contracts and payment of commission hav...

How Labour's policies could affect commercial property

New Zealand's oldest operating political party has begun its sixth term in government and much has a...

How to save a property search

Want to stay competitive in your market place? Saved Search email alerts allow you to see what new p...

7 things to consider before becoming a property investor

Sunniva Holt is a property developer, mind-set strategist, speaker and author from Auckland. She fel...

What you need to know about buying a business

New Zealand is the easiest country in the world to run a business in, according to the World Bank's ...

What you need to know about buying a motel in NZ

In the past year, New Zealand had at least 300,000 more international visitors than last, with over ...

How to build a classic Kiwi outdoor swing

Add a bit of summer fun to your outdoor area with this stylish DIY rope swing. Resident builder Pete...

Farms provide non-farm income opportunities

Landowners are now able to diversify their farm’s income, thanks to new opportunities like wind farm...

17 tips for house hunters

Buying a home for the first time (or even the second or third time) can be a big learning curve. Get...

Fastest growing industries in NZ

Labour market data from Statistics NZ shows that in 2017's March quarter, our unemployment rate drop...

Your property inspection checklist

Are inspections before you purchase a property really needed? Well, imagine moving into your new hom...

7 things to know about bidding at auctions

At an auction, the purchase price of a property is determined through competitive bidding. By doing ...

How you can purchase your own farm

By Coral Phillips. Is it your goal to own your own financially viable farm one day? Or are you curre...

My property story: Tessa’s new build

With two bustling boys in tow, it became clear to Tessa and Matt Benzie that their current home wasn...

What kind of cladding is right for your home?

Christchurch architect Cymon Allfrey discusses claddings and how they enhance the space and forms of...

The difference between lifestyle and rural properties

By Tom Rutherford The rise in lifestyle properties and how to protect your land What is the differen...

Your 10 best children’s bedrooms

Decorating a child’s bedroom is about finding that delicate balance between fun and practical. The r...

Population growth for investors

Statistics New Zealand has released revised population growth projections for our regions and local ...

Home: Hannah’s city apartment

As the Auckland property market remains hot, apartments are proving to be a more affordable alternat...

How to decorate your rental property

Shelley Ferguson, editor-in-chief of Your Home & Garden magazine and co-host of The Block NZ, sa...

5 most beautiful holiday homes

Did you know that you can book your next holiday home at realestate.co.nz? Whether it’s a cabin in O...

Your moving home essentials checklist

Moving home can seem like a mammoth undertaking, but being organised will help things go more smooth...

Upcycle your leftover renovation materials

After a home renovation, you may find yourself with a stack of leftover materials. Whether it’s exce...

6 ways to craft a quality listing

A carefully crafted listing allows a property to make the right kind of first impression with potent...

10 questions to ask a potential flatmate

Flat sharing is popular among both young and older homeowners who are after some extra money to help...

Should you add a pool to your home?

A pool is a wonderful addition to a home. In December, “pool” was the most popular search term on th...

6 mistakes to avoid as a first-time seller

Selling a property for the first time can be a big learning curve. It can also be an emotional time,...

2017 living room inspiration

The lounge is one of the most-used rooms in your home, which is why successful living spaces “combin...

Make your open home a success

Open homes are an important way to catch the eye of potential buyers and invite them to fall in love...

5 reasons to paint your front door

As the new year blossoms many of us are thinking about ways to refresh our home in 2017. Add a pop o...

5 finance tips for first time investors

Thinking of purchasing a rental property? If you’re a first-time investor, here are five commonly ov...

Improved views reporting

As part of our commitment to being New Zealand’s number one property site, realestate.co.nz are now ...

The heat is off Auckland as Kiwis park the city house hunt

Download the New Zealand Property Report in full here. The New Zealand housing market has settled in...

Manawatu-Wanganui hits sweet spot

Download the New Zealand property report in full. The Manawatu-Wanganui region has hit the property ...

“The Year of Unpredictability”

Download the full report here. The traditional lift in housing market activity during September fail...

Regional property market benefits

The full report can be downloaded here. Low levels of housing stock in some regions of New Zealand a...

National house asking prices fall for the first time since April 2016

Download the full report here. The national average asking house price fell in July – the first decl...

Has the shine gone off the Auckland property market?

Interest in the Auckland property market has dropped on the back of ever increasing house prices and...

Scarcity of houses for sale nationally creates sellers’ market

Download the full report here. The average asking price for a New Zealand house hit an all-time high...

Wellington steals the limelight from Auckland property market

Statistics released today by realestate.co.nz for April 2016 show that strong demand means available...

Record high average asking prices in many regions, though new listings fall

Bay of Plenty breaks $500,000 ceiling in average asking price, with Waikato, Wellington, Canterbury ...

Central Otago becomes second region to break $800,000

Central Otago joins Auckland as one of only two regions in the country where average asking prices o...

Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel reach record average asking price

Average asking price for Auckland apartments surges by 31.5% in 12 months to new record high of $660...

Surge in spring listings, as average asking prices plateau

The traditional surge in new properties coming onto the market in spring is well evident this year. ...

Fewest homes for sale nationwide for at least eight years

There are now fewer residential properties listed for sale nationwide than at any time since 2006, p...

Asking prices for properties across NZ reach record highs

New highs in average asking price reached in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Canterbury The season...

East Asian interest in Auckland property accounts for 5% online listing views

Many East Asian buyers are likely to be immigrants already living in New Zealand A viewership analys...

App use surges as serious home buyers seek competitive edge

National average asking price in June hits new record of $537,682 The highly competitive property ma...

Aucklanders viewing properties elsewhere

Aucklanders are significantly more interested in properties outside their region compared to the sam...

Average national asking price climbs to new national record of $521,729

Auckland average asking price inches up to new high of $789,581 The New Zealand property market in A...

Surging asking prices break new national record for third consecutive month

Canterbury and Auckland lead regions in record asking price The average asking price of homes for sa...

5 ways to become the go-to agent in your area

Becoming the go-to agent or salesperson for your area means building trust and credibility within yo...

How to create buyer appeal when selling your home

Preparing a home for sale can be a big task. After so many years living in the place, it can be hard...

Should I get insurance when renting a home?

When you’re renting a house, it can be easy to think of insurance as your landlord’s problem. You’re...

5 benefits of using a mortgage broker

If you’re looking to take out a home loan, it’s likely you’ve heard about mortgage brokers. But what...

How the best agents are using technology to sell homes

Every real estate agent knows that house hunting can be a gruelling and time-consuming process for b...

What tenants need to know about insulation laws

If you’re renting a home in New Zealand the home must be insulated by 1 July 2019, or your landlord ...

What landlords need to know about insulation laws

If you’re a landlord in New Zealand wanting to avoid a $4,000 fine, it’s time to make sure your rent...

Five things every new real estate agent needs to know

If you're just starting out in the real estate game - welcome to the industry. Being a successful re...

Renting a home in New Zealand - your rights as a tenant

Both tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities when it comes to renting a home. Knowing...

What real estate agents need to know about AML

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) amendment bill introdu...

3 ways Kiwis are thinking outside the box to buy

While an increasing number of Kiwis believe they will never own a home, others are thinking outside ...

Understanding the NZ Property Report

Successful real estate agents and salespeople have one thing in common – they’ve got their finger on...

5 questions to ask before renting a home 

Looking for a new rental property can be stressful, but it isn’t something you should rush into. Whe...

Top 5 relationships every real estate agent should have

As a real estate agent or salesperson, you play a key role in helping buyers and sellers achieve the...

What sellers need to know about marketing your property

Selling your home is a big decision, both financially and emotionally. Between preparing a house for...

Industrial investment hotspots in NZ

Industrial property is a favourite among many investors, thanks to its relatively low levels of vaca...

Reading between the rail lines

New Zealand boasts 4,000 kilometres of freight and passenger rail corridors, according to government...

What to look for in a real estate agency contract

In the past disputes over cancellation of real estate agency contracts and payment of commission hav...

How Labour's policies could affect commercial property

New Zealand's oldest operating political party has begun its sixth term in government and much has a...

How to save a property search

Want to stay competitive in your market place? Saved Search email alerts allow you to see what new p...

7 things to consider before becoming a property investor

Sunniva Holt is a property developer, mind-set strategist, speaker and author from Auckland. She fel...

What you need to know about buying a business

New Zealand is the easiest country in the world to run a business in, according to the World Bank's ...

What you need to know about buying a motel in NZ

In the past year, New Zealand had at least 300,000 more international visitors than last, with over ...

How to build a classic Kiwi outdoor swing

Add a bit of summer fun to your outdoor area with this stylish DIY rope swing. Resident builder Pete...

Farms provide non-farm income opportunities

Landowners are now able to diversify their farm’s income, thanks to new opportunities like wind farm...

17 tips for house hunters

Buying a home for the first time (or even the second or third time) can be a big learning curve. Get...

Fastest growing industries in NZ

Labour market data from Statistics NZ shows that in 2017's March quarter, our unemployment rate drop...

Your property inspection checklist

Are inspections before you purchase a property really needed? Well, imagine moving into your new hom...

7 things to know about bidding at auctions

At an auction, the purchase price of a property is determined through competitive bidding. By doing ...

How you can purchase your own farm

By Coral Phillips. Is it your goal to own your own financially viable farm one day? Or are you curre...

My property story: Tessa’s new build

With two bustling boys in tow, it became clear to Tessa and Matt Benzie that their current home wasn...

What kind of cladding is right for your home?

Christchurch architect Cymon Allfrey discusses claddings and how they enhance the space and forms of...

The difference between lifestyle and rural properties

By Tom Rutherford The rise in lifestyle properties and how to protect your land What is the differen...

Your 10 best children’s bedrooms

Decorating a child’s bedroom is about finding that delicate balance between fun and practical. The r...

Population growth for investors

Statistics New Zealand has released revised population growth projections for our regions and local ...

Home: Hannah’s city apartment

As the Auckland property market remains hot, apartments are proving to be a more affordable alternat...

How to decorate your rental property

Shelley Ferguson, editor-in-chief of Your Home & Garden magazine and co-host of The Block NZ, sa...

5 most beautiful holiday homes

Did you know that you can book your next holiday home at realestate.co.nz? Whether it’s a cabin in O...

Your moving home essentials checklist

Moving home can seem like a mammoth undertaking, but being organised will help things go more smooth...

Upcycle your leftover renovation materials

After a home renovation, you may find yourself with a stack of leftover materials. Whether it’s exce...

6 ways to craft a quality listing

A carefully crafted listing allows a property to make the right kind of first impression with potent...

10 questions to ask a potential flatmate

Flat sharing is popular among both young and older homeowners who are after some extra money to help...

Should you add a pool to your home?

A pool is a wonderful addition to a home. In December, “pool” was the most popular search term on th...

6 mistakes to avoid as a first-time seller

Selling a property for the first time can be a big learning curve. It can also be an emotional time,...

2017 living room inspiration

The lounge is one of the most-used rooms in your home, which is why successful living spaces “combin...

Make your open home a success

Open homes are an important way to catch the eye of potential buyers and invite them to fall in love...

5 reasons to paint your front door

As the new year blossoms many of us are thinking about ways to refresh our home in 2017. Add a pop o...

5 finance tips for first time investors

Thinking of purchasing a rental property? If you’re a first-time investor, here are five commonly ov...

Improved views reporting

As part of our commitment to being New Zealand’s number one property site, realestate.co.nz are now ...

The heat is off Auckland as Kiwis park the city house hunt

Download the New Zealand Property Report in full here. The New Zealand housing market has settled in...

Manawatu-Wanganui hits sweet spot

Download the New Zealand property report in full. The Manawatu-Wanganui region has hit the property ...

“The Year of Unpredictability”

Download the full report here. The traditional lift in housing market activity during September fail...

Regional property market benefits

The full report can be downloaded here. Low levels of housing stock in some regions of New Zealand a...

National house asking prices fall for the first time since April 2016

Download the full report here. The national average asking house price fell in July – the first decl...

Has the shine gone off the Auckland property market?

Interest in the Auckland property market has dropped on the back of ever increasing house prices and...

Scarcity of houses for sale nationally creates sellers’ market

Download the full report here. The average asking price for a New Zealand house hit an all-time high...

Wellington steals the limelight from Auckland property market

Statistics released today by realestate.co.nz for April 2016 show that strong demand means available...

Record high average asking prices in many regions, though new listings fall

Bay of Plenty breaks $500,000 ceiling in average asking price, with Waikato, Wellington, Canterbury ...

Central Otago becomes second region to break $800,000

Central Otago joins Auckland as one of only two regions in the country where average asking prices o...

Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel reach record average asking price

Average asking price for Auckland apartments surges by 31.5% in 12 months to new record high of $660...

Surge in spring listings, as average asking prices plateau

The traditional surge in new properties coming onto the market in spring is well evident this year. ...

Fewest homes for sale nationwide for at least eight years

There are now fewer residential properties listed for sale nationwide than at any time since 2006, p...

Asking prices for properties across NZ reach record highs

New highs in average asking price reached in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Canterbury The season...

East Asian interest in Auckland property accounts for 5% online listing views

Many East Asian buyers are likely to be immigrants already living in New Zealand A viewership analys...

App use surges as serious home buyers seek competitive edge

National average asking price in June hits new record of $537,682 The highly competitive property ma...

Aucklanders viewing properties elsewhere

Aucklanders are significantly more interested in properties outside their region compared to the sam...

Average national asking price climbs to new national record of $521,729

Auckland average asking price inches up to new high of $789,581 The New Zealand property market in A...

Surging asking prices break new national record for third consecutive month

Canterbury and Auckland lead regions in record asking price The average asking price of homes for sa...

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5 searching features you need to try

Search right down to the street you want to live on, school zone, or properties with a price with re...

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How to save a search and never miss a match

Save your search on realestate.co.nz, and you'll never miss a new property that matches your criteri...

5 searching features you need to try

Search right down to the street you want to live on, school zone, or properties with a price with re...

Four reasons why you should use a mortgage adviser

We know the process of securing finance for a home purchase can be daunting, especially if you’re a ...

How to save a search and never miss a match

Save your search on realestate.co.nz, and you'll never miss a new property that matches your criteri...

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Tips for moving home with great broadband - Sponsored by 2degrees

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How to create buyer appeal when selling your home

Preparing a home for sale can be a big task. After so many years living in the place, it can be hard...

How to avoid Wi-Fi woes around your home

Don't let your ability to browse online at home be determined by where you’ve placed the modem.

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How to create buyer appeal when selling your home

Preparing a home for sale can be a big task. After so many years living in the place, it can be hard...