In a move to help boost New Zealand housing prices at the luxury end of the market, the Government has passed legislation to allow “golden visa holders” the right to buy residential property. The new policy gives residency in exchange for property investments of $5 million or more. Previous restrictions have kept foreigners out of…
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Leading industry research group, Cotality, has predicted in its latest market report that prices could rise by up to 5% this year. Lower mortgage costs and an improving economy would power the recovery, according to Kelvin Davidson, Cotality’s Chief Property Economist for NZ. He said: “Debt-backed multiple property owners, including Mum and Dad investors, have…
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If the initial feedback from some of Australia’s leading real estate companies is any indication, then we need to buckle in for some exciting auction action in 2026. The industry is abuzz with the number of entry-level and investor-potential properties that are about to go under the hammer in the first quarter of this year.…
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If you are a follower of interior design fashion, then some of the trends that are “out” for 2026 might raise an eyebrow. Of course, manufacturers and interior designers thrive on change, just as the clothing industry does. It keeps us interested in our surroundings and will encourage us to invest in new looks and…
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As real estate agents returned to their respective offices in January, anecdotal evidence suggested an air of confidence that the strength of the 2025 market would continue into the first quarter of this year. A new report from Domain – one of the two leading real estate portals – suggests the market is going to…
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What’s behind the latest surge in Australian property prices? And why are economists, such as those working in the Big Four banks and the two leading property portals, predicting average prices will continue to rise through 2026? There are a number of factors, including strong immigration numbers, construction shortfalls, a shortage of available properties and…
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It seems hard to believe, but footage of aspiring tenants lining the streets to inspect rental properties is back on the TV news. Rental vacancies nationally are back under 2%, and rents are rising as a consequence. And while this is agony for young people seeking a home, investors will recognise the opportunity. Where to…
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It’s a hot and occasionally tempestuous summer – a challenge for every gardener. Blistering hot days have been accompanied by downpours of rain. And while we might curse Mother Nature occasionally, there’s no course but to take protective measures to help ensure your garden stays in great shape. This is especially important if you’re thinking…
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If you thought 2025 was a crazy year for property prices, think again. According to the leading industry researcher Cotality, it ranked only 11th among years for the sharpest increase in real estate values. And if the predictions of some property pundits are to be believed, 2026 could be even bigger to produce double-digit national…
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When you’re preparing to sell your home, it’s understandable if you pause to ask yourself if you’re really doing enough to appeal to buyers and maximise the value of the property. You can spend hours doing all sorts of improvements, but is that effort really going to make a material difference? Equally, if you completed…
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