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Monday, 03 November 2025

The lifestyle market is well ahead of the same time last year. Lower interest rates are a factor, but equally favourable times on the land often translate into decisions to retire and move closer to town, to something big enough to keep the prized Fergy and enough shed space to hide away in.

Monday, 20 October 2025

As many will know, the NZ Official Cash Rate, set by the Reserve Bank, was cut to 2.5% this month - its lowest since August 2022. This marks a highly favourable setting for primary sector exporters, especially with this season’s strong exchange rate as the wider economy continues to recover.

Monday, 20 October 2025

A positive shift is underway in the rural property market, underpinned by improving confidence and favourable conditions.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Green home loans, sometimes called eco or sustainable home loans, allow homeowners to borrow money at very low interest rates to fund energy-efficient home upgrades and electric vehicles. Offered by major New Zealand banks as a mortgage top-up, these loans can be fixed at either 0% or 1% interest, making them one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home and reduce long-term running costs.

Monday, 06 October 2025

The NZ rural property market is on track to deliver its best market performance of the last 15 years this 2025/26 season. Over the winter, our business alone is running at two times last season, with completed sales topping $200m.