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‘We Live Here Too’  why choose PGG Wrightson Real Estate

June 2023

‘We Live Here Too’ why choose PGG Wrightson Real Estate

With uncertainty in the property market and fluctuating interest rates, it’s now more important than ever to partner with the right real estate agency. One who has been there, done that and...
Well loved Western Bay of Plenty garden business for sale

April 2023

Well loved Western Bay of Plenty garden business for sale

A well established and broadly appreciated Bay of Plenty business is for sale. Located at Te Puna, 14 kilometres west of Tauranga, Carine is an English style garden centre of 40 years standing with a...
Waipara ‘lifestyle masterpiece’ attracts plenty of interest to sell well

April 2023

Waipara ‘lifestyle masterpiece’ attracts plenty of interest to sell well

A five-hectare Waipara, North Canterbury lifestyle property sold well recently after attracting plenty of interest. Maria Rickerby of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Amberley marketed the property,...
From start to finish: The process of selling your residential or lifestyle property

March 2023

From start to finish: The process of selling your residential or lifestyle property

Selling your home can be one of the most stressful life events we can experience. It’s no...
Is it better to build new or buy an existing lifestyle block? 

March 2023

Is it better to build new or buy an existing lifestyle block? 

So you’re in the market for a new lifestyle property, but you’re not sure if you should find one that is already established - or start completely from scratch? There’s pros and...
5 things to consider when selling your lifestyle block in 2024

March 2023

5 things to consider when selling your lifestyle block in 2024

A lifestyle block comes with considerably more features and amenities than a normal residential house, so selling a lifestyle home will require more than a lick of paint on the letterbox and a tidy...
Is the growing trend of moving to a lifestyle block for you?

March 2023

Is the growing trend of moving to a lifestyle block for you?

From fresh country air, to peace and quiet, faraway neighbours and space for animals (and the kids) to roam, lifestyle living sounds idyllic. But for most, it hasn’t always been that...
Innovative cherry orchard promises fossil fuel free future for horticulture

March 2023

Innovative cherry orchard promises fossil fuel free future for horticulture

A Central Otago cherry orchard is pioneering technology that aims to de-carbonise...
Classic Marton villa maintained in immaculate original condition

March 2023

Classic Marton villa maintained in immaculate original condition

In 2018 Margaret and Mike Webster bought a 4.3 hectare property on the northern outskirts of Marton. They had long admired the classic 1908 villa, particularly in the latter years of their 25 year...
Rekindled love of horses prompts lifestyle move

March 2023

Rekindled love of horses prompts lifestyle move

Since she was a teen living on her family’s Prebbleton lifestyle block south of Christchurch, Anna Grainger has loved horses.  She became a keen equestrian, enjoying the sport as both a...
Nelson’s climate and outdoor recreation make it perfect for lifestyle property

March 2023

Nelson’s climate and outdoor recreation make it perfect for lifestyle property

Blue sky and sunshine, easy access to the great outdoors, and a relaxed pace combine to make Nelson one of the country’s most sought after lifestyle property locations. Originally from...
Country estate ranks as one of Rotorua’s finest

March 2023

Country estate ranks as one of Rotorua’s finest

Growing up in Natal, South Africa, Derek Clarke’s family home neighboured a dairy...
Passion project creates conservation paradise

March 2023

Passion project creates conservation paradise

Determined to live in the country and convinced they had the self-reliance to survive in a rural community, in 2000 Cheryl and Alan Loveday purchased a 19 hectare Welcome Bay, Tauranga lifestyle...
South Canterbury lifestyle property in sought after locality provides peace and tranquillity

March 2023

South Canterbury lifestyle property in sought after locality provides peace and tranquillity

When Teresa and David Templeton bought a lifestyle property in Hadlow on the north west outskirts of Timaru in 2005, they wanted peace and tranquillity. “We liked the idea of open space, and...
6 of the best places to buy a lifestyle property in New Zealand

November 2022

6 of the best places to buy a lifestyle property in New Zealand

From coastal paradises to rustic rural countryside and stunning alpine wilderness, we’ve got it all on offer here in New Zealand. So when it comes to choosing a location to buy a lifestyle...