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October 2024

South Island regional rural market snapshots
As the South Island heads into spring, the rural property market is showing signs of renewed activity across key regions. There’s plenty to explore across the regions, here’s a quick...
South Island regional rural market snapshots
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October 2024

North Island regional rural market snapshots
As we transition into spring, rural property markets across the North Island are displaying diverse levels of activity and opportunities. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in the...
North Island regional rural market snapshots
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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 presentation, is for sale. Situated adjacent to Athol township, 31 kilometres north of Lumsden and 70...
Well-presented Northern Southland hill country station offers scale and diversity
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September 2024

Cherry orchard overlooks racecourse
When Gary and Ali Jackson bought their six-hectare property overlooking the Cromwell Racecourse in 1999, it was a bare paddock with one horse. Both teachers, Gary teaching art and Ali science,...
Cherry orchard overlooks racecourse
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September 2024

Property report: NZ rural market optimistic after Federal Reserve rates cut
Despite a GDP drop for New Zealand this week, news of the US Federal Reserve’s first cut in interest rates in four years has led to positivity in the New Zealand rural real...
Property report: NZ rural market optimistic after Federal Reserve rates cut
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August 2024

Momentum shift now appears imminent
By Peter Newbold, General Manager, PGG Wrightson Real Estate Two key signs point to a long-awaited shift in momentum for the dairy property market. Winter is traditionally quiet in our business,...
Momentum shift now appears imminent
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August 2024

Market poised for spring upturn
Winter activity in the property market is often subdued, and this year has been no exception. However, heading into the spring we could be in line for a long-awaited shift in momentum. Nationwide...
Market poised for spring upturn
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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
I'm ready to sell - what next?

November 2022

I'm ready to sell - what next?

After the decision has been made to sell your property, there can be an overwhelming amount of information and advice being given to you from all directions. Suddenly, instead of the exciting start...
Blue chip farm for sale in Waikato dairy heartland

November 2022

Blue chip farm for sale in Waikato dairy heartland

A 152 hectare Waikato dairy farm, situated in the region’s farming heartland, is for sale for the first time since 1967. In Piarere, Tirau, 46 kilometres south east of Hamilton and 23...
Paengaroa property offers diversification option

November 2022

Paengaroa property offers diversification option

A Paengaroa, Te Puke property is selling with a potential solution for any land that might otherwise end up converting to forestry. Phil Goldsmith of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Whakatane is offering...
Winter demand for North Otago hill properties results in excellent sales

November 2022

Winter demand for North Otago hill properties results in excellent sales

Three extensive North Otago sheep and beef hill properties, each well respected among the local...
Franklin property presents pork industry opportunity

November 2022

Franklin property presents pork industry opportunity

A Franklin district rural property is for sale. Containing a large piggery and located between Mangatangi and Maramarua just off State Highway Two, the farm provides an excellent opportunity to...
King Country ‘trophy’ selling for the first time in 47 years

November 2022

King Country ‘trophy’ selling for the first time in 47 years

One of King Country’s most prestigious farms is for sale for the first time in 47 years. Jocelyn Chambers grew up on her parents’ Rangitoto farm. In 1976, with her late husband Gerald,...
Historic home for sale on widely admired North Canterbury farm

October 2022

Historic home for sale on widely admired North Canterbury farm

One of North Canterbury’s most notable historic country homes, located on one of the region’s most admired farms, is for sale. Claremont, a Georgian-style house built in 1866 from...
Trust in the process pays off for Waikato family

October 2022

Trust in the process pays off for Waikato family

Daphne and Angus Jamieson farmed a 41-hectare Pukeatua, Waikato property for 52 years. After Angus...
Why is spring the best time to sell?

October 2022

Why is spring the best time to sell?

The property market picks up in spring and you may have heard that it’s one of the best times to sell. We delve into the top three reasons why spring is the best time to sell – no matter...
What happens at your free appraisal

October 2022

What happens at your free appraisal

Thinking of listing and uncertain about what the next steps are? We have you covered. If you are considering listing your home and finding a new view to wake up to, it’s important to get as...
Things to do before listing

October 2022

Things to do before listing

Listing your home for sale is a marathon, but there are some easy tips and tricks to get ahead of your competition. Some of the easiest ways for your home and property to look polished are by...
Property Report: Strong demand for sheep and beef

September 2022

Property Report: Strong demand for sheep and beef

Rowena Duncum from The Country touched base with Peter Newbold, general manager for livestock and...
Property report: An interesting time for the rural market

August 2022

Property report: An interesting time for the rural market

Jamie Mackay from The Country has had his monthly chat with Peter Newbold, GM of real estate at PGG Wrightson.  We all know winter's here - but is it the off-season for real estate sales? ...
Property report: Strong demand continues for the rural market

August 2022

Property report: Strong demand continues for the rural market

Peter Newbold, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, and Jamie Mackay from The Country recently got together to discuss the rural property market. Mackay pointed out that if you had a sheep...
Property Express: Pāmu West Coast Properties Attract Strong Interest

May 2022

Property Express: Pāmu West Coast Properties Attract Strong Interest

Interest in two West Coast farms offered for sale by Pāmu illustrates the reanimation of the region’s rural property market. Mawheraiti Farm, a 1453 hectare property located at the top of...

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