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Budget 2025, despite its "Growth Budget" moniker, offers a mixed outlook for the property market.

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Ray White New Zealand proudly hosted its annual Business Leaders Symposium last week at Takina, Wellington, bringing together more than 170 of the network’s most ambitious and forward-thinking leaders.

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There’s been plenty of auction action in the lead up to today’s budget and next week’s OCR update.

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The housing market took its usual April breather last month, with prices and sales easing back from March. Despite this seasonal dip, the New Zealand market remains stable.

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In the lead up to the 2025 budget, Ray White New Zealand scheduled 127 properties to go under the hammer, with a clearance rate of 43.2 per cent.

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Ray White New Zealand saw 158 properties go under the hammer across the country last week, and while this volume is lower than the same period last year, both clearance rates and bidder numbers are higher.

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More than 150 real estate professionals gathered at MediaWorks last night for the highly anticipated ‘Canapes and Conversation’ event, hosted by Leading Ladies of Real Estate, New Zealand and Australia’s premier female industry initiative.

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We’re thrilled to share some exciting news – our wonderful vendors, who had listed their property for sale with our agent Minda Ross, were recently announced as the national winners of the $10,000 Flight Centre travel voucher in the List Now vendor promotion! By choosing to use List Now to … Read more

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Ray White Metro (Christchurch) agent Desere Girdlestone is not a stranger to auctions as a salesperson, having run many auction campaigns for her clients, however, she has recently taken up a new challenge in calling the auctions herself.

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With a short week last week, between Easter and Anzac day, Ray White New Zealand had just 119 auctions last week, recording a clearance rate of 41.9 per cent.

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New Zealand housing market stabilises as interest rate cuts bring balance. After volatility, median house prices have remained between $750,000-$801,000 for two years, currently at $790,000.

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What makes a business truly great? Its people – and we couldn’t be prouder of ours. At Ray White Whangarei, we believe our greatest strength lies in our people – the way we show up for each other, collaborate, and share in each other’s wins. That strength was on full … Read more

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Now is the perfect time to reassess your property management. With the market primed for growth, staying ahead means having the right team by your side. Key changes in 2025: 100% interest deductibility returning Healthy Homes deadline fast approaching New tenancy legislation rolling out Ray White’s ‘New Standard’ National initiative … Read more

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Last Saturday, Whangarei’s waterfront was transformed into a breathtaking sea of white as over 170 guests gathered for our exclusive Ray White White Plate on the Waterfront – in conjunction with Henderson Reeves. Inspired by the elegance of Dîner en Blanc, this one-of-a-kind evening was a celebration of art, fine … Read more

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At Ray White Whangarei & Tutukaka, we believe in giving back to the community, and this March, we were proud to take part in the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) House to House campaign. As a result of our collective efforts, we were named Ray White’s top fundraising team, contributing … Read more

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Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act are on the horizon. If you’re a landlord or tenant in New Zealand, it’s important to understand how these amendments may impact you. Tenancy Terminations Landlords will once again be able to end a periodic tenancy with 90 days notice without providing a reason. … Read more

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Comprehensive initial tenancy inspections are a crucial element of any successful tenancy. If the details and records required for initial tenancy inspections are overlooked, a landlord risks creating disputes later or affecting their chance to foster a positive landlord-tenant relationship from the outset. Landlords must carry out an initial property … Read more

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Anyone who has ever tried to find a pet-friendly rental property will know how hard it is. In April 2024 the Government announced the proposal to introduce pet bonds and other pet-related changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. This is to help ease the process for Tenants who own (or … Read more

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Ray White Whangarei has once again proven its excellence in the real estate industry, earning numerous accolades at the Ray White New Zealand Awards held at Spark Arena, Auckland, on Thursday, 29 August 2024. The event, attended by over 1,300 people, celebrated the top offices and individual achievers across the … Read more

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Ray White Whangarei’s unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction has once again been recognised on the international stage, as the team proudly received the 2024 International Clients’ Choice Award at the Ray White International Awards. This prestigious award underscores the deep commitment to excellence that is embedded in the culture of … Read more

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