Rural news and publications

Connections deliver successful outcome for two families

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...
Katikati harbourside property poised for idyllic development

March 2024

Katikati harbourside property poised for idyllic development

A 58 hectare harbourside property five kilometres south of Katikati is for sale. Presenting a new...
One of North Canterbury’s finest

March 2024

One of North Canterbury’s finest

After several top North Canterbury rural properties have sold well in recent months, one of the...
Outstanding rural property to transform into coastal subdivision

March 2024

Outstanding rural property to transform into coastal subdivision

An exceptional Northland rural property, subdivided to enable the establishment of a select number...
Planning for intergenerational success

March 2024

Planning for intergenerational success

To be able to pass on a family legacy to the next generation is one of the most satisfying...
What does 2024 have in store for the property market in New Zealand?

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...
How to: Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property

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....
What to expect from a property appraisal

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...
A guide to selling your property in 2024

January 2024

A guide to selling your property in 2024

Set yourself up for success It’s time to move on, but where to next? You haven’t...
Rural property market signalled to rise in the New Year

December 2023

Rural property market signalled to rise in the New Year

Excellent spring weather in most regions, contradicting earlier forecasts, should take the majority of farmers through the rest of the year without expending their supplementary feed. As the...
Property Report: 2023 a tough year for rural real estate

December 2023

Property Report: 2023 a tough year for rural real estate

There’s no denying 2023 has been a challenging year for the rural real estate market. General manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Peter Newbold told The Country’s Jamie Mackay it was...
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...
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 for sale.  Situated in the Tai Tapu area, nestled under the Port Hills 19 kilometres south of...