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The Queenstown Property Market grows while many others exercise caution Queenstown Property Market Trends In an era where many New...

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Jul 16, 20252 min read

What does the latest OCR hold mean for New Zealanders? What the Latest OCR Hold Signals Today the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)...

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Jul 9, 20253 min read

Queenstown is evolving into one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most dynamic lifestyle and property investment destinations. While its...

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Jul 2, 20252 min read

A New Zealand homeowner facing high mortgage rates As wholesale rates ease and the property market shows early signs of recovery, New...

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Jul 2, 20253 min read

The Auckland property market has long been known for its pronounced cycles, with alternating phases of rapid growth, cooling off, and...

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Jun 17, 20252 min read

ON THE MARKET – June 2025 Edition Cooling Construction Pipeline: Fewer Homes Coming Soon New homes consented on a monthly basis...

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Jun 12, 20253 min read

"Mum-and-dad" investors are back and they are moving fast After a two-year hiatus, “mum-and-dad” investors are back— and they’re moving...

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Jun 12, 20252 min read

There has been a 17% drop in new dwelling consents in April 2025 versus the previous year New residential building consents have slumped...

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Jun 12, 20252 min read