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October 2024

South Island regional rural market snapshots

As the South Island heads into spring, the rural property market is showing signs of renewed activity across key regions. There’s plenty to explore across the regions, here’s a quick...

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October 2024

North Island regional rural market snapshots

As we transition into spring, rural property markets across the North Island are displaying diverse levels of activity and opportunities. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in the...

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October 2024

Well-presented Northern Southland hill country station offers scale and diversity

A Northern Southland hill country sheep and beef station, offering scale and excellent presentation, is for sale. Situated adjacent to Athol township, 31 kilometres north of Lumsden and 70...

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September 2024

Cherry orchard overlooks racecourse

When Gary and Ali Jackson bought their six-hectare property overlooking the Cromwell Racecourse in 1999, it was a bare paddock with one horse. Both teachers, Gary teaching art and Ali science,...

In Rural

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October 2024

Dairy market momentum shift

From Peter Newbold, General Manager, PGG Wrightson Real Estate Two key indicators suggest a...

October 2024

Together or separately – Waikato farm and much-loved dirt bike park for sale

A high-profile Waikato adventure tourism business, within easy reach of Auckland and Hamilton and attracting enthusiasts from around the world, is for sale. Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park is...

October 2024

South Otago farm offered, setting for renowned sheep stud

Garth and Chris Shaw farm on 413 hectares at Wharetoa in South Otago. As well as breeding and finishing sheep commercially, they have built up Wharetoa Genetics, which sells around 300 rams per...

October 2024

Proactive planning key to success

When offering professional advice, I frequently turn up at the kitchen table of a farmer tired of searching for answers to questions he or she perceives as overwhelming. When my client’s main...

In Residential

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August 2024

Market poised for spring upturn

Winter activity in the property market is often subdued, and this year has been no exception. However, heading into the spring we could be in line for a long-awaited shift in momentum. Nationwide...

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...

Publications

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October 2024

Pristine Manawatu hunting block sells after phenomenal interest

A large Horowhenua rural property, bounding the Tararua Forest Park and ideally suited to hunting,...

October 2024

Difficult farewell to ‘heart stealing’ high country

A ‘once in a lifetime’ North Otago high country holding is for sale. Settled in 1919,...

September 2024

Present rural property market conditions well suited to vendor finance

To help achieve a sale in particular market conditions vendor finance can be a useful...

September 2024

Landmark Marlborough dairy farm sale

One of Marlborough’s most admired farms sold earlier this year, resulting in Rai...

September 2024

First farm purchase long term dream

Buying their first dairy farm, at Thornton on the Rangitaiki Plains 13 kilometres west of...

September 2024

Expertise enables successful acquisition

Shaun and Vanessa Russell started looking for a farm two and a half years ago. “We wanted to...

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...