West Coast farm ownership provides a pathway for the next generation
For young farmers with the experience and equity to take the next step, finding an achievable path to farm ownership can be challenging. With West Coast dairy farms attracting attention for their relative affordability and operating returns, the region could offer an opportunity worth exploring.
Regional Rental Review: Wairarapa District
Centered on the town of Masterton, the district supports a diverse economy built around agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, manufacturing, healthcare, education and government services.
Measured national picture continues alongside strong regional results - REINZ stats September 2026
REINZ data for September 2026 shows the median price outside Auckland was effectively unchanged on a year earlier, while lower annual sales and longer selling times reflected the measured pace of recent months.

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Friday, 27 March 2020

The Government has announced a freeze on rent; the rent levels are to be frozen for half a year due to the spread of the coronavirus in New Zealand.


Sunday, 12 January 2020

One of the greatest challenges we face currently as an industry is coping with cadence of change, and the reality of the amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act.


Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Never has the property management industry been under so much pressure. There are changes in legislation, new levels of compliance, added costs, pressure from the media, staff burnout, influences on the bottom line and an increased turnover of investors. The pressure is coming from everywhere.


Tuesday, 03 September 2019

If you own a rental property, now is the time to determine if it meets the Healthy Home Standards. On 1 July 2019, this new regulation was introduced to lift the standard of rental properties throughout New Zealand, and we have until July 2021 to meet the new regulations.


Thursday, 07 March 2019

Learn how rental property living standards affect tenants and landlords in NZ. Explore regulations, responsibilities, and best practices for compliance.

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