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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
Experts agree: don’t let the election hold back your rural property plans

August 2023

Experts agree: don’t let the election hold back your rural property plans

Traditionally a general election puts the brakes on activity in the rural property market. This year, that appears less likely than in previous years. PGG Wrightson Real Estate Sales Manager for Mid...
Property report: A tough year for the rural market

July 2023

Property report: A tough year for the rural market

The last 12 months in the rural property market have been among of the toughest in decades, according to the General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Peter Newbold. Volumes have been low,...
Prestigious, historic Northburn Station for sale

July 2023

Prestigious, historic Northburn Station for sale

One of Central Otago’s most spectacular and prestigious high country stations, producing premium quality fine wool since the 1850s, is for sale. Claiming New Zealand’s furthest inland...
Property report: Forestry and carbon farming

June 2023

Property report: Forestry and carbon farming

Jamie Mackay from The Country recently had his monthly real estate update from PGG...
7 steps to choosing the right real estate agent for your rural or lifestyle property

June 2023

7 steps to choosing the right real estate agent for your rural or lifestyle property

If it’s been awhile since you’ve had to engage the services of a real estate agent, or you’ve never had to do it at all, the process can be rather overwhelming. When there are so...
10 things to consider when thinking of buying a rural or lifestyle property

June 2023

10 things to consider when thinking of buying a rural or lifestyle property

For many, their dream life is living on a block of land. And whether you’re looking to buy a farm or lifestyle property, the prospect of finding the right place to set up ‘home’ is...
What you need to know before selling your rural property in New Zealand

June 2023

What you need to know before selling your rural property in New Zealand

There are many reasons why people decide to sell their rural or lifestyle property. If you’ve decided that spring is the time for you to go to market, there’s a few things you should know...
‘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...
Property Report: Monthly check on the pulse of the rural real estate market

May 2023

Property Report: Monthly check on the pulse of the rural real estate market

Jamie Mackay from The Country had his monthly catch-up with Peter Newbold, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate. Jamie Mackay from The Country recently caught up with Peter...
Canterbury farms selling well in 2023

April 2023

Canterbury farms selling well in 2023

Canterbury’s rural property market has had an outstanding season.  Despite gloomy economic forecasts, and significant weather events in other parts of the country, Canterbury farmers have...
Property report: Comparing the rural and residential markets

April 2023

Property report: Comparing the rural and residential markets

Jamie Mackay from The Country had his monthly catch-up with Peter Newbold, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate. The question on everyone's lips: is the rural market mirroring the housing...
Interest intense as Waihi dairy farm sells

April 2023

Interest intense as Waihi dairy farm sells

High quality rural properties continue to sell well. A 261 hectare Waihi dairy farm, described as a...
Property report: Farm to forestry conversions ‘not slowing down’

March 2023

Property report: Farm to forestry conversions ‘not slowing down’

The Country’s Jamie Mackay talks to the GM of PGG Wrightson Rural Real Estate, Peter Newbold, about the sheep and beef farms that are being sold and how many are going to trees. Newbold said...
After 73 years in the same hands, well located Pukekohe land presents excellent opportunity

March 2023

After 73 years in the same hands, well located Pukekohe land presents excellent opportunity

Lim Hong and Lim Yip emigrated to New Zealand from what was then Canton and is now Guangzhou in 1939. In their 20s the couple initially leased land in Ohakune, which they were given at a favourable...
Award winning Wairarapa fruit business offered for sale

March 2023

Award winning Wairarapa fruit business offered for sale

In 2007, based in Scotland though looking for a New Zealand adventure, Alan and Dot Bissett went on Trade Me and bought a century-old disused stables and its overgrown vineyard sight...

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