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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...
Property report: Rural market resurgence may happen sooner than expected
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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...
After tough times, Hawke’s Bay and East Coast rural property market stabilising
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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...
Overseas forestry investment in marginal sheep and beef country may be set to return
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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...
Highly regarded Marlborough dairy farm sells for first time since 1860s
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May 2024

Much loved Waikato 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,...
Much loved Waikato dirt bike park for sale
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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 history of local dairy farming is for sale for the first time since 1867. Craig Bates and Paul Thomson...
Historic property traces 150 years of Otago peninsula dairy farming
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March 2024

Connections deliver successful outcome for two families
PGG Wrightson Real Estate’s nationwide network recently achieved an outstanding result for two dairy farming families at opposite ends of the country. Steve Roubos started in dairy straight...
Connections deliver successful outcome for two families
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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
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January 2024

What to expect from a property appraisal
What happens at your free appraisal? A property appraisal is a way for you, as a homeowner, to understand what your property may be worth in the current market. You may wish to sell in the near...
What to expect from a property appraisal
Passing the baton: succession for Mid-Canterbury rural property

December 2023

Passing the baton: succession for Mid-Canterbury rural property

As PGG Wrightson Real Estate bids farewell to Robin Ford, another well-established name in the region’s farming circles steps up.   Ford’s 30-year career as one of PGG...
Property report: Palpable change in the rural market

October 2023

Property report: Palpable change in the rural market

With the weekend yielding both an All Blacks quarter-final win in the Rugby World Cup and a change in Government, plus a fourth positive Global Dairy Trade auction in a row three days later, the mood...
Lake Mckay Station Changes Hands After Seven Years On The Market

October 2023

Lake Mckay Station Changes Hands After Seven Years On The Market

After seven years on the market a large Central Otago high country station has finally sold. Overlooking Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea, Lake McKay Station was sold by Trevor Norman of PGG Wrightson...
Much Loved Berry Farm And Rural Café Offered For Sale

October 2023

Much Loved Berry Farm And Rural Café Offered For Sale

A well-established berry farm south of Christchurch, with a popular local café attached, is...
Stand Out Property In Raglan, A Great Opportunity.

October 2023

Stand Out Property In Raglan, A Great Opportunity.

A 168 hectare Raglan property, with excellent pasture, a strong history of animal health, and numerous additional income streams is for sale. Ross Loveridge practised as a vet in Raglan from the...
Rare Opportunity To Enter Niche Duck Sector

October 2023

Rare Opportunity To Enter Niche Duck Sector

A Waikato property coming to the market in late October represents a rare opportunity to enter the duck farming sector. Paul Knudsen of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Matamata is selling a 29 hectare...
Award-Winning Patumahoe Goat Farm Enhances Sector Leader’s Growth Trajectory

October 2023

Award-Winning Patumahoe Goat Farm Enhances Sector Leader’s Growth Trajectory

An award winning 14.9 hectare Patumahoe, South Auckland farm, one of the country’s largest dairy goat operations, sold in September. Listed for sale by Mark and Kane Needham of PGG Wrightson...
Prestigious, Historic Northburn Station For Sale

October 2023

Prestigious, Historic Northburn Station For Sale

One of Central Otago’s most spectacular and prestigious high country stations, producing...
Hawke's Bay Classic

October 2023

Hawke's Bay Classic

A large, classic Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef property with scale, excellent productivity and subdivision option is for sale. Pukekura, located 22 kilometres south of Havelock North 35...
High Country Property Selling After A Century

October 2023

High Country Property Selling After A Century

A large and highly respected Central Otago high country property has come on the market after over 100 years in the same family. Current owner John Sanders’ grandfather acquired the Crown...
Glenbrook Market Garden Sells After 63 Years

October 2023

Glenbrook Market Garden Sells After 63 Years

Glenbrook market garden property, held in the same family for 63 years, sold in July for $6.5 million. Adrian van Mil of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Pukekohe, who sold the 62 hectare property on...
Preparation key to take advantage as market poised to rise

September 2023

Preparation key to take advantage as market poised to rise

Traditionally, a quiet winter in the rural property market is followed by increased spring...
Property Report: Rural buyers optimistic about farming’s future

September 2023

Property Report: Rural buyers optimistic about farming’s future

Long-term confidence in primary sector returns is keeping the rural real estate market afloat, despite current headwinds. That’s the message from PGG Wrightson Real Estate’s Canterbury...
Steps for Successfully Selling Your Farm

August 2023

Steps for Successfully Selling Your Farm

If you are selling a farm or considering selling in the next 12 to 18 months, here are some basic ideas that will help reduce the stress and improve the outcome during this complex...
Simplify Your Farm Purchase: Organise Documentation in Advance

August 2023

Simplify Your Farm Purchase: Organise Documentation in Advance

Spring is traditionally the best season to take advantage of the rural property market: the sun is out, temperature is rising, grass is green, and stock is at its most healthy and...

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