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January 2026

Rural property market gathers pace heading into autumn
Momentum in the rural property market has been building over the past couple of months, and, with autumn around the corner, it’s shaping up as an ideal time for vendors to prepare for sale,...
Rural property market gathers pace heading into autumn
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January 2026

What 2026 may hold for New Zealand’s rural property market
With 2025 drawn to a close, confidence is gradually rebuilding across New Zealand’s rural sector. Improved dairy profitability, a stabilising interest rate environment, and renewed appetite...
What 2026 may hold for New Zealand’s rural property market
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January 2026

Where lifestyle meets livelihood: 5 regional hotspots shaping New Zealand’s semi-rural property market
If you’re reading this feeling like you’re surrounded by too much concrete, and not enough fresh air, you’re in good company. The ‘quarter acre dream’ was once an...
Where lifestyle meets livelihood: 5 regional hotspots shaping New Zealand’s semi-rural property market
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January 2026

Central Otago sheep and beef properties represent once in a generation opportunity
A pair of large-scale hill country properties is for sale in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire an extensive pastoral enterprise in the heart of Central Otago. Hills Creek and Styx...
Central Otago sheep and beef properties represent once in a generation opportunity
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August 2025

South Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
With milk prices holding strong and interest rates easing, there has been a major rebound in sales activity across several farm types in the South Island - including the dairy property market. And...
South Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
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August 2025

North Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
The North Island’s dairy property market is showing signs of steady strength and renewed optimism as the new season approaches, with several regions reporting positive buyer activity,...
North Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
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August 2025

Hunting & recreation blocks: Is there money in owning ‘wild’ land?

In the last five to ten years there has been a shift of rural land ownership - beyond traditional farming and forestry - with rugged and remote properties increasingly being sought for their...
Hunting & recreation blocks: Is there money in owning ‘wild’ land?
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August 2025

Strong livestock market - will rural property follow?
Strong overseas markets and a reasonable spring have resulted in buoyant livestock sales for New Zealand, but does that mean sheep and beef properties will follow suit? “Definitely,”...
Strong livestock market - will rural property follow?
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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
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 activity.  This year rising interest rates, climatic challenges and falling commodity prices have...
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...
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...
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...
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 Wrightson. Peter Newbold was unavailable but Peter Wylie, Real Estate Manager from the Waikato filled his boots...
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...
‘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 important than ever to partner with the right real estate agency. One who has been there, done that and...
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...

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