Spring 2024

Spring 2024

Out Now: Rural Property Express

What to expect inside this edition

Whether you’re buying or selling a farm, orchard, or any other rural property, these premium rural properties are the cream of the crop listings for this spring, from every corner of the country.

As well as sharing the seller’s stories, discover industry insights like how current rural market conditions may suit vendor financing or our advice on how proactive planning is the key to success.

Stay informed about the latest developments in your region with key market updates from industry leaders, guiding you through the decision-making processes regarding your rural property journey. 

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In the Spotlight

Dairy market momentum shift

October 2024

Dairy market momentum shift

From Peter Newbold, General Manager, PGG Wrightson Real Estate Two key indicators suggest a long-awaited shift in the momentum of the dairy property market is about to arrive. First, the...
South Island regional rural market snapshots

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...
North Island regional rural market snapshots

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...
Together or separately – Waikato farm and much-loved dirt bike park for sale

October 2024

Together or separately – Waikato farm and much-loved dirt bike park for sale

A high-profile Waikato adventure tourism business, within easy reach of Auckland and Hamilton and...
Well-presented Northern Southland hill country station offers scale and diversity

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...
South Otago farm offered, setting for renowned sheep stud

October 2024

South Otago farm offered, setting for renowned sheep stud

Garth and Chris Shaw farm on 413 hectares at Wharetoa in South Otago. As well as breeding and finishing sheep commercially, they have built up Wharetoa Genetics, which sells around 300 rams per...
Proactive planning key to success

October 2024

Proactive planning key to success

When offering professional advice, I frequently turn up at the kitchen table of a farmer tired of searching for answers to questions he or she perceives as overwhelming. When my client’s main...
Pristine Manawatu hunting block sells after phenomenal interest

October 2024

Pristine Manawatu hunting block sells after phenomenal interest

A large Horowhenua rural property, bounding the Tararua Forest Park and ideally suited to hunting, sold in early September after a marketing campaign that attracted huge interest. Comprising...
Difficult farewell to ‘heart stealing’ high country

October 2024

Difficult farewell to ‘heart stealing’ high country

A ‘once in a lifetime’ North Otago high country holding will soon be available for sale. Settled in 1919, The Dasher Station is a 6300-hectare pastoral lease property at Kauru Hill,...
Present rural property market conditions well suited to vendor finance

September 2024

Present rural property market conditions well suited to vendor finance

To help achieve a sale in particular market conditions vendor finance can be a useful option. Vendor finance is when the seller ‘leaves some money in’ the property for an agreed period...
Landmark Marlborough dairy farm sale

September 2024

Landmark Marlborough dairy farm sale

One of Marlborough’s most admired farms sold earlier this year, resulting in Rai Valley’s largest clearing sale in decades. Raidale Farm, a 322 hectare low input, self-contained dairy...
First farm purchase long term dream

September 2024

First farm purchase long term dream

Buying their first dairy farm, at Thornton on the Rangitaiki Plains 13 kilometres west of...
Expertise enables successful acquisition

September 2024

Expertise enables successful acquisition

Shaun and Vanessa Russell started looking for a farm two and a half years ago. “We wanted to...
Cherry orchard overlooks racecourse

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,...
Auctions key to recovery

September 2024

Auctions key to recovery

For an extended period, the rural property market has been subdued. Going back more than three decades, I have never seen the market so inactive for so long. It has been tough. Some vendors have...

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