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July 2024

Property report: Rural market resurgence may happen sooner than expected

Challenges facing the rural real estate market may abate sooner than anticipated. That’s the belief of PGG Wrightson’s General Manager for Real Estate, Peter Newbold. Speaking to The...

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June 2024

After tough times, Hawke’s Bay and East Coast rural property market stabilising

After 2023 presented huge challenges to the region, this winter and the spring to come should see more normal conditions return to the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast rural property...

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June 2024

Overseas forestry investment in marginal sheep and beef country may be set to return

Converting sheep and beef country to forestry is a controversial subject in many rural communities. However, for those seeking to optimise a farm’s value and therefore quit it in the best...

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June 2024

Highly regarded Marlborough dairy farm sells for first time since 1860s

One of Marlborough’s most admired and longest held farms sold in March. Raidale, a 322 hectare low input, self-contained Rai Valley dairy farm, producing around 200,000 kilograms of milk...

In Rural

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July 2024

Canterbury rural property identified for potential diversification to horticulture

Land use could become more diversified in Canterbury if a handful of recent sales signals the start...

June 2024

Property report: ‘Challenging’ rural market remains subdued

Activity in the rural real estate market remains subdued, with around 30% less buyer activity than 12 months ago. That’s according to PGG Wrightson General Manager of Real Estate, Peter...

June 2024

Regional Real Estate Reports - June 2024

Read a snapshot about the current trends of the property market in your region. Northland While a good range of the region’s properties are available for sale, buyers...

May 2024

Dairy paving the way for rural property market recovery

Dairy looks set to lead the recovery of the rural property market. Having been at a low point of the cycle for several months, the market now seems poised to rebound, with dairy farm sales likely to...

In Residential

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May 2024

Where the prices of property have increased in provincial New Zealand towns

A lot has happened in the world over the past five years, and it’s safe to say plenty of it has changed the way we live and work. And when it comes to real estate, one of the most significant...

May 2024

9 tips for buying in a provincial town or region you're not familiar with

There are many reasons we decide to move house. From needing something bigger (or smaller) to job relocation, looking for a change of lifestyle, or perhaps you’ve holidayed somewhere and could...

May 2024

Concerns you might have when selling your property - and how to overcome them

Are you thinking about selling your property, but worried about the strain and inconvenience that might come with ‘going to market’? It’s not uncommon to feel that way - especially...

May 2024

As the weather cools down, are the residential and lifestyle property markets warming up?

Early autumn showed signs of new shoots of growth for New Zealand’s property market, and...

Publications

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March 2024

Historic property traces 150 years of Otago peninsula dairy farming

A 96 hectare Highcliff property, with panoramic harbour and ocean views, and 150 years of the...

March 2024

Commercial vs rural property: making the most of the opportunity to diversify

Many generations of farmers have expanded their financial interests beyond the farm gate by buying...

March 2024

Upswing predicted for inbound overseas investment

New Zealand rural property remains an attractive proposition for overseas investors, says a new...

March 2024

‘Most admired’ Moa Flat farm offered for the first time since 1955

One of the most admired farms in West Otago is for sale for the first time in 69 years. Situated...

March 2024

Katikati harbourside property poised for idyllic development

A 58 hectare harbourside property five kilometres south of Katikati is for sale. Presenting a new...

March 2024

One of North Canterbury’s finest

After several top North Canterbury rural properties have sold well in recent months, one of the...

In Lifestyle

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July 2024

French-inspired chateau at elite rowing spot sells for close to $5m

Article first seen on www.oneroof.co.nz written by Nikki Preston. A French-inspired chateau overlooking a lake with an internationally renowned rowing course has sold for just under $5 million...

May 2024

Property report: Momentum remains subdued in the rural market

Momentum in the rural property market remains subdued, with farm sales for the calendar year significantly down. PGG Wrightson General Manager of Real Estate, Peter Newbold, put that figure...

May 2024

Coastal vs. Country - where should you set up home in the regions of New Zealand?

From the bright lights of the big cities, to picturesque provincial towns and, as some may say, ‘the sticks’, there’s no shortage of places to call home in New Zealand. But with all...