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July 2025

Have you seen these? 10 must-view lifestyle locations across New Zealand in 2025
Whether you're dreaming of rural vistas, coastal charm, or mountain views, New Zealand is full of stunning lifestyle destinations that offer more than just a place to live - they offer a way of...
Have you seen these? 10 must-view lifestyle locations across New Zealand in 2025
Featured
March 2025

Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country
Making sure their two preschool sons have the same rural upbringing they had themselves was a long-term goal for Eastern Bay of Plenty couple Amber and Joel Ingle. “Buying a lifestyle property...
Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country
Featured
March 2025

Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay

A hidden gem, largely unknown to outsiders, Central Hawke’s Bay (CHB) has many features that make it an ideal lifestyle property destination. This year one of the district’s property...
Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay
Featured
March 2025

Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale
Pictured: Property owner Adele Dawkins with her two daughters, Lily (left) and Khloe (right), and sales consultant Brent Irving. Qualifying as the world’s southernmost resort, RiverRidge...
Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale
Featured
January 2025

The rise (and rise) of lifestyle properties - what’s driving demand, and is it in your home-ownership future?

The quarter acre dream - it’s a nostalgic slice of New Zealand’s housing history. But as house prices grew and busier lives meant less time to tend to large sections, property sizes...
The rise (and rise) of lifestyle properties - what’s driving demand, and is it in your home-ownership future?
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March 2024

Christchurch northern fringe property sells 40 per cent above government valuation
Wally Vaughan was born on the family farm, Beaconsfield in Woodend, North Canterbury in 1941, 26 years after his grandfather Henry Vaughan purchased the property, initially to farm sheep and...
Christchurch northern fringe property sells 40 per cent above government valuation
Featured
March 2024

Casual drive to Cambridge leads to permanent move
For Auckland couple Mike and Linda Panther, taking a casual drive to Cambridge one weekend in August last year ended up taking them there permanently. “We have contemplated retirement for a...
Casual drive to Cambridge leads to permanent move
Featured
March 2024

‘Most significant’ far north offering set to become highly prized coastal settlement
An exceptional Northland rural property, subdivided to enable the establishment of a series of spectacular coastal lifestyle blocks, is set to come to the market in April. John Duder, Northland...
‘Most significant’ far north offering set to become highly prized coastal settlement
Featured
February 2024

What does 2024 have in store for the property market in New Zealand?

The most recent numbers are in and it seems that the New Zealand property market is starting to make its comeback after a quiet 24 month period.  According to REINZ, figures from December show...
What does 2024 have in store for the property market in New Zealand?
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January 2024

How to: Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property
Check out your local market You probably already know of a few agents around your town or region. Whether it’s through signage, advertising or word-of-mouth, some names will certainly be...
How to: Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property
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 wonder that many people experience worry and anxiety at the thought of going to market. Perhaps the...
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...
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 horticulture. Forest Lodge Orchard was established by Mike and Rebecca Casey, who co-own the business with Euan and...
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...
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 farm.  Derek and his brother spent many hours with the cows, so knew where milk comes from, not to...
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...
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...
5 things to consider when buying a lifestyle property

November 2022

5 things to consider when buying a lifestyle property

If you’re dreaming of a new view, maybe making a move to a lifestyle block in 2023 is the outlook for you. As your very own large slice of paradise, lifestyle blocks can be a wonderful place...

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