Property Market & Real Estate News - Page 85

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

Discover how rents, earnings and affordability are shifting across New Zealand...

Property owner's guide

The property owner's guide is a comprehensive outline of...

The renting guide

Property Brokers manage more residential rental properties across..

2020 has changed the way New Zealand does business

Tuesday, 01 September 2020

The wider commercial market in New Zealand has not been spared by the economic implications of COVID-19 in the post lockdown environment, which has already been made apparent in sales figures seen in recent weeks/months.

Never underestimate the strength of a market

Friday, 21 August 2020

Never underestimate the strength of a market or the long-term fundamentals in support of it, particularly when it comes to both our rural or lifestyle New Zealand property markets.

Rural market update and dairy spotlight

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

The NZ Rural property market continues to reflect the varying levels of banking confidence in the NZ primary sector, generally.

Finding it difficult to raise capital due to liquidity barriers within the broader dairy sector?

Saturday, 11 July 2020

Confidence in our NZ dairy sector has had more than its fair share of headwinds, which, given its massive $19.2 billion forecast contribution to NZ exports this season, is very hard to fathom. Even more so, given the recent rebound in dairy GDT and forward global demand.

A new era

Friday, 26 June 2020

New Zealand's most successful real estate office is now led by our most successful sales consultant

Browse

clear filters

Topic

Market Reports

PB News

Community

Residential

Lifestyle

Rural

Commercial

Property Management

Year

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Find a Salesperson

From the top of the North through to the deep South, our salespeople are renowned for providing exceptional service because our clients deserve nothing less.

Browse salespeople

Find a Property Manager

Managing thousands of rental properties throughout provincial New Zealand, our award-winning team saves you time and money, so you can make the most of yours.

Browse Property Managers

Find a branch

With a team of over 900 strong in more than 90 locations throughout provincial New Zealand, a friendly Property Brokers branch is likely to never be too far from where you are.

Locate your nearest branch

News

2020 has changed the way New Zealand does business