The year housing gets exciting again
After two years of quietly rebuilding, confidence, affordability and momentum return to New Zealand’s housing market – and 2026 is the year it finally shows, says Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Group Chief Economist.
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A breakthrough year for borrowers
Technology, competition, and smarter financial habits are reshaping the borrowing landscape, giving homeowners more choice, clarity and leverage in 2026, says Nicole Ferguson, Loan Market’s National Director.
A first-class rental era emerges
New Zealand’s rental market has entered 2026 with a level of stability, clarity and confidence not seen in years.
Kiwis step back onto firmer ground
Inflation is easing, borrowing power has improved, and real-world economic signals are turning positive.
Epic auction showcase sees 2026 auction market firing
Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere and Mangere Bridge have kicked off the year with a bang of the gavel, as more than $31 million in property was sold at their mega auction event One Summer Day, yesterday.
Nearly 80 properties head to auction on the North Shore
The sound of gavels falling is set to ring out across the North Shore on February 3, as eight Ray White offices come together for the fifth installment of auction extravaganza The Event.
50+ auctions set the tone for 2026 property market
Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere and Mangere Bridge are setting the tone for auctions in 2026, kicking off the year with their mega auction event, One Summer Day.
Ray White expands Waikato footprint with new Morrinsville office
Ray White has strengthened its presence across the Waikato with the opening of Ray White Morrinsville, led by established business owner Mark Keesom.
‘Weka Workshop’ seeks new owners after 25 creative years
A much-loved Kaituna property that’s been a haven for creativity, craftsmanship, and native wildlife is looking for new owners after 25 years.
Auction event helps buyers and sellers transact before holidays
Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere and Mangere Bridge saw huge success for their last The Day auction showcase of the year, with $13.8 million in property sold under the hammer.
How the Healthy Homes Standards are Going to Affect You
The healthy homes standards, now incorporated into the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019 are 12 months from being fully instigated. We have been ensuring our landlords start now, taking the critical steps necessary to comply before the 1 July 2021 deadline to avoid exemplary damages. As from 1 … Read more
5 Key Tips for Getting Top Tenants for Your Rental Property
You’ve bought a residential rental property or your tenants have just given notice and you’re ready to launch your mission to find ideal tenants to hand over the keys to the door. With media publicity of horror stories about the tenants from hell in the back of your mind, … Read more
The Hassle of Managing Your Rental Property
The Hassle of Managing Your Rental Property Trust has been interpreted as a “person’s willingness to accept (and/or) increase their vulnerability based on implicit or explicit information”. In other words, trust is about acceptable uncertainty on the part of the person who is granting it. The business of a … Read more
Thinking of D.I.Y Property Management?
Absence Make the Heart Grow Anxious The time is just shy of midnight on a cold winter Thursday in Christchurch. It’s been a long day. The conference was a full on 10-hour day of back-to-back sessions. Your keynote speech went down well, and the buffet dinner was pleasant enough … Read more
What Everyone Ought to Know About Being a Landlord – A Handy Guide
To start anything new in life whether it’s learning to drive a car, building a bookshelf or becoming a better landlord, it just makes sense to follow some basic instructions – guidelines to help you avoid making mistakes that can cost you time and money. So why do we … Read more
