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What 30 years of election data tell us about the property market
The assumption is that elections freeze the property market. Thirty years of New Zealand data covering 11 elections suggests the market barely notices. What moves prices and sales is almost always something else.
RBNZ holds the cash rate at 2.75 per cent
Inflation slowed to 3.7 per cent, below the Bank’s own forecast. A rise to 3.00 per cent had been widely expected. The Reserve Bank paused instead, betting the fuel shock fades before it has a chance to spread.
Ray White New Zealand unlocks high performance
More than 200 business leaders from across Ray White New Zealand gathered at Auckland's iconic Eden Park stadium last week for the group's annual Business Leaders Symposium.
What Should Kaikohe Landlords Include in a Maintenance Handover?
Prepare useful maintenance information for your Kaikohe property manager: outstanding jobs, equipment records, contractor context and clear approval arrangements.
30 under 35: New Zealand’s top 30 suburbs for under 35s
Young, getting younger, high home ownership and a decade of real price growth. Apply all four filters to New Zealand’s 2,356 suburbs and 30 remain. Where they cluster is not where the conversation usually looks.
Your First Kaikohe Home Viewing: What to Notice and What to Ask
Make a first Kaikohe home viewing useful with a simple priorities list, practical room checks and questions to follow up afterwards.
South Island leads a modest lift in New Zealand crane numbers
New Zealand's crane count has edged higher for the first time in a year, but the national index remains close to its lowest level since 2016. Where the new cranes are appearing is not where most would expect.
Transaction volumes down: are we headed for a sixth downturn?
NZ property sales have dipped for the first time since the market's new normal, as an oil shock, rising unemployment and the election keep buyers in wait-and-see mode.
Ray White New Zealand celebrates its 2026 winners
More than 1,400 Ray White members, industry partners and leaders came together at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland last night for the group's 2025-26 annual awards.
RBNZ delivers expected hike to 2.75 per cent
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has raised the cash rate for the second time this year. Inflation came in above the Bank's own forecast, with petrol driving most of the increase but local costs adding to it.
Ray White expands into Katikati with industry heavyweights at the helm
Ray White New Zealand is proud to announce the opening of its newest office, Ray White Katikati, led by experienced real estate leaders David Sylvester and Grace Anderson.
Where New Zealand's next million-dollar suburbs are
A decade ago, the million-dollar suburb was almost exclusively an Auckland phenomenon. The map of where that threshold sits today, and where it is heading next, tells a very different story about New Zealand housing.
Ray White Now | August 2025
Fireworks will wait until November, as we cross into the second half of 2025, the performance of our residential property market continues to confound those seeking a dramatic recovery. While sales activity is up 17 per cent year-on-year, property prices have barely budged. It begs the question – how can the market be busy, yet … […]
Ray White Now | July 2025
The market isn’t roaring, but it hums. Quietly. Persistently. What we’re seeing isn’t a comeback or collapse, it’s a recalibration in real-time. Not the dramatic kind that grabs headlines, but the kind that changes outcomes. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REPORT Proudly presenting New Zealand property market insights in real time.
Ray White Now | June 2025
While some are waiting for the market to change, others have adjusted their position in the market, and currently, we’re seeing sellers reclaiming control. Following a challenging period for Kiwi households and the economy, marked by a recession, high borrowing costs and subdued sentiment, positive momentum is building. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REPORT Proudly … […]
Ray White Now | March 2025
The residential property market is on the move again. Following a prolonged period of uncertainty, we’re seeing clear signs across the country of renewed activity. Buyers are returning, investors are re-engaging, and confidence is building. But this isn’t just a market shift, it’s an integral development for the broader economic flywheel. CLICK HERE TO READ … […]
Ray White Now | November 2024
Our penultimate edition of Ray White Now in 2024 marks a distinct turning point for New Zealand’s housing market. Backdropped by dynamic local conditions and uncertainty in the global economy, the current real estate landscape presents opportunities for strategic decision-making. For sellers considering their options, understanding the trends driving buyer behaviour is more crucial than … […]
Ray White Now | October 2024
Post description: We have now stepped into the final quarter of 2024, and New Zealand’s real estate landscape is riding an undercurrent of change, moulded by economic factors and the human behaviours that drive residential decision-making. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REPORT Proudly presenting New Zealand property market insights in real time.
Ray White Now | September 2024
In the ebb and flow of economic cycles, certain changes stand out as defining moments that shape markets for years to come. Recent months have offered just such a turning point for New Zealand’s housing sector, driven by a series of small but meaningful economic events reframing the landscape for buyers and sellers alike. CLICK … […]
