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June 2025

‘Fantastic’: Interest in sheep and beef properties on the rise
Interest in sheep and beef properties is on the up, with enthusiastic enquiries coming in over the past couple of months, according to PGG Wrightson’s General Manager for Real Estate, Peter...
‘Fantastic’: Interest in sheep and beef properties on the rise
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May 2025

‘Exciting for the country’: Why the rural property market is set for spring
The rural property market has had its fair share of ups and downs in 2025, but PGG Wrightson’s General Manager for Real Estate, Peter Newbold, remains optimistic. “If you look at all the...
‘Exciting for the country’: Why the rural property market is set for spring
Featured
April 2025

Changes set to ease consent for overseas investment

Recently the government’s policy to attract increased overseas investment became clearer. Associate Finance Minister David Seymour announced a new streamlined pathway for all investments...
Changes set to ease consent for overseas investment
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March 2025

Property Report: Rural market shows strong growth
The rural real estate market is experiencing renewed activity, with good returns for dairy farming serving as the primary catalyst, according to PGG Wrightson’s general manager for real estate,...
Property Report: Rural market shows strong growth
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February 2025

Young dairying couple take first step towards farm ownership
How does it feel in your early twenties to be heading towards purchasing your first dairy farm? Harry Finch and Elle Horne have been on that track since late last year, when an opportunity...
Young dairying couple take first step towards farm ownership
Featured
February 2025

Market Sector Report – March 2025
Signals in most primary production sectors have improved in recent months, and in some this positivity is starting to flow through to the sale and purchase of rural property. For those sectors where...
Market Sector Report – March 2025
Featured
February 2025

Straight talk and direct approach sells four generation dairy farm in ten days
After four generations in the same family, a 105-hectare Morrinsville dairy farm sold in December.  For the past 22 years, along with his wife Wanda, Matt Gaddes has farmed the property...
Straight talk and direct approach sells four generation dairy farm in ten days
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February 2025

Property report: Rural market shifts - dairy slows, sheep and beef gain interest
Momentum in New Zealand’s rural property market has changed, with dairy farm listings slow, while sheep and beef farms experience an increase in interest. That’s the sentiment expressed...
Property report: Rural market shifts - dairy slows, sheep and beef gain interest
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January 2025

Exploring investment opportunities in agribusiness
Institutional investors don’t tend to join the flurry of buyers when the property market is booming, says Tim Gallagher, a PGG Wrightson Real Estate sales consultant in Te Puke, specialising in...
Exploring investment opportunities in agribusiness
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January 2025

Financing for first-time rural buyers: Pathways to farm ownership
It’s not always a straight line to buying your first rural property. But with the right advice and a plan in place, there are a number of ways to achieve farm ownership.  Brent Irving, a...
Financing for first-time rural buyers: Pathways to farm ownership
Exploring investment opportunities in agribusiness

January 2025

Exploring investment opportunities in agribusiness

Institutional investors don’t tend to join the flurry of buyers when the property market is booming, says Tim Gallagher, a PGG Wrightson Real Estate sales consultant in Te Puke, specialising in...
Financing for first-time rural buyers: Pathways to farm ownership

January 2025

Financing for first-time rural buyers: Pathways to farm ownership

It’s not always a straight line to buying your first rural property. But with the right advice and a plan in place, there are a number of ways to achieve farm ownership.  Brent Irving, a...
The growth of agritourism in rural New Zealand - who can benefit from this ever-increasing trend?

January 2025

The growth of agritourism in rural New Zealand - who can benefit from this ever-increasing trend?

From off-grid Airbnbs, to experiencing ‘life on the farm’ and access to remote and private locations, the move to agritourism in rural New Zealand is on the up - providing numerous...
Fact or fiction - is there a ‘best time’ when it comes to selling your provincial residential, rural or lifestyle property?

January 2025

Fact or fiction - is there a ‘best time’ when it comes to selling your provincial residential, rural or lifestyle property?

If you’re thinking about selling your property - whether rural, residential or lifestyle -...
The importance of setting the right price for your property - and what happens if you don’t?

January 2025

The importance of setting the right price for your property - and what happens if you don’t?

Setting the sale price of your property is about achieving a balance between what the market will be prepared to pay, the actual value of the home, and of course, a number you are comfortable...
With interest rates slowly dropping, what will it mean for buyers and sellers this year?

January 2025

With interest rates slowly dropping, what will it mean for buyers and sellers this year?

Most property owners were able to breathe a sigh of relief at the end of 2024, with the official cash rate being dropped by the Reserve Bank, resulting in the lowering of interest rates. And the...
Northland pricing reset signals big step up in rural property market

January 2025

Northland pricing reset signals big step up in rural property market

After an extended period of lacklustre activity, Northland’s rural property market is showing promising signs of recovery. However, farmers in the region seeking to sell are are reminded to...
Property Report: As temperatures rise, so does rural market confidence

December 2024

Property Report: As temperatures rise, so does rural market confidence

Calvin Leen: Market heats up in South Canterbury New Zealand’s rural real estate market is...
Property report: Rural market positive following uplift in dairy sentiment

November 2024

Property report: Rural market positive following uplift in dairy sentiment

The rural real estate sector in New Zealand is experiencing increased activity, buoyed by strong dairy payouts. That’s the view of PGG Wrightson’s General Manager for Real Estate, Peter...
Dairy market momentum shift

October 2024

Dairy market momentum shift

From Peter Newbold, General Manager, PGG Wrightson Real Estate Two key indicators suggest a...
South Island regional rural market snapshots

October 2024

South Island regional rural market snapshots

As the South Island heads into spring, the rural property market is showing signs of renewed...
North Island regional rural market snapshots

October 2024

North Island regional rural market snapshots

As we transition into spring, rural property markets across the North Island are displaying diverse...
Together or separately – Waikato farm and much-loved dirt bike park for sale

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

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...
South Otago farm offered, setting for renowned sheep stud

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...

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