Rural

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.

Before you sell, fix the things you’ve learned to live with

A sticky garage door, a drafty spare room, or the nagging urge to double-check the locks before bed can turn routine moments into small daily frustrations.

How Sensory Details Influence Buyer Decisions

Buyers notice more than what they see. From light and layout to smell, sound and temperature, discover the small details that can shape how someone feels about your home, and the simple fixes that can make a difference.

How Local Market Conditions Impact Your Home Improvement Decisions

Thinking of selling your home within the next five years? Deciding which renovations will add the most value can feel like a gamble. The key is to find the sweet spot between what your local market demands and what suits your own needs and budget.

The Regional Rental Report

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Don’t wait for the rural property market to reset. It already has!

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

In the first half of 2023, nationally, 456 farms (20 ha+) were sold, back a third by number and back a billion dollars by value, on the same time last year.

New government, rising optimism?

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Some great news today is that the inflation monster is being tamed and rates have likely peaked. This should hopefully create some goodwill around the country after what has been a pretty challenging 2023 for many people.

Taking advantage of bank cashbacks to handle higher mortgage interest rates

Thursday, 14 September 2023

I had the chance to speak alongside David Faulkner, the GM of Property Management at Property Brokers, at several events across the country recently.

Nothing about the Rural Real Estate market in 2023 is business as usual

Friday, 24 March 2023

This summer is not likely to be forgotten in a hurry, notably because it never arrived in the North Island and, at the time of writing, has yet to leave the South.

Reading the regional tea leaves for 2023

Friday, 27 January 2023

It is essential to remember that property prices are falling at a slower rate, according to the Reserve Bank and REINZ data.

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