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Our 42nd edition of Ray White Now welcomes the second quarter of 2021, with trading in April continuing the momentum of the first quarter of 2021. The month of April was the first month where the Government housing restrictions came into place to firstly try and place mechanisms that will see investors review their lev
Menique Stuart1 min read
Our 41st edition of Ray White Now welcomes the second quarter of 2021, with early trading in April continuing the momentum of the first quarter of 2021. The month of March has been one where the Government has taken it upon itself to review housing as a broader policy firstly to try and place mechanisms […]
Menique Stuart1 min read
Another strong month in sales with a record number of transactions taking place across our four offices. We did see some small hints of uncertainty over the last fortnight, which was noticed on the auction floor with the number of bidders slightly down from 7 per property, to 5. And the clearance rate dropped from 88%
Menique Stuart1 min read
Read the latest update announced by the Government on Tuesday 23rd March 2021 – The following overview from our Accountant highlights the main changes to come from this announcement and the future impacts on your property investment. The main changes are as follow: Brightline changes If you sell a residential property
Menique Stuart2 min read
February results published by the REINZ saw 7,964 residential sales throughout the country, which was 14.6 percent up in comparison to February last year. This saw the sales volume being the strongest on record for the last14 years. We will wrap up these statistics more within our deep data view, in this week’s Ray Whi
Menique Stuart1 min read
We have welcomed lower Alert Levels as we enter what is considered one of the most active times for the real estate market, with new properties coming onto the market and sales continuing to remain at a high level. While the previous week had slowed momentum, there have been good numbers of new listings coming […]
Menique Stuart1 min read
Watch now – an update from New Zealand’s leading economist Tony Alexander and his views on the impact of Covid -19 on the residential property market now and in the near future.
Menique Stuart3 min read
In recognition of Outstanding Achievement, the recent awards won highlight our continued performance and success company-wide. The results of our Property Management divisions represent our uncompromised commitments in all we do. With a strong focus on growth and delivering outstanding service to our customers these a
Alana1 min read
Here are four common questions tenants ask about insurance. “Aren’t I covered under my landlord’s insurance?” This is a common misconception. While it’s true that landlords have insurance, this usually doesn’t cover the tenant’s belongings. For example, if there’s a big fire, the landlord’s insurance will cover the st
Alana3 min read
Ever experienced an issue in a rental home and wondered whether you should or shouldn’t call your property manager? Here are some of the most common issues, and what you should do. This advice is general and will not apply to all issues or circumstances. Exercise common sense at all times. If in doubt, call […]
Alana3 min read
First impressions count Just like a job interview, arriving well-presented and on time goes a long way to help make a positive first impression at a property viewing. Some successful renters even go so far as printing a “renting CV” or cover letter, with information about themselves and their renting background. This i
Alana3 min read
Finally, the big day has arrived. All the paperwork has gone through and you have the keys in your hand. Moving into your new home should be the exciting and easy part, right? Some people rate moving houses as one of the most stressful experiences you can go through, but if you get yourself organised […]
Alana2 min read
