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October 2024

Property report: Outlook positive for rural real estate market

Following an extended sluggish period, the rural property market is showing signs of recovery, with increased buyer activity driven by a more positive economic outlook. That’s the sentiment...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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October 2024

Dairy market momentum shift

From Peter Newbold, General Manager, PGG Wrightson Real Estate Two key indicators suggest a...

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 attracting enthusiasts from around the world, is for sale. Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park is...

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...

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...

In Residential

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October 2024

Majestic views from an architect-designed home

An architect-designed contemporary home on a site commanding some of South Canterbury’s most spectacular views is for sale for the first time. Built in 2006 by Rosemary and Ian Rhodes, who are...

October 2024

New highway opens up lifestyle opportunities

A new Lower North Island east to west highway connection is set to open up lifestyle opportunities in districts previously considered too far to commute from. Te Ahu a Turanga, the Manawatū...

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...

May 2024

Where the prices of property have increased in provincial New Zealand towns

A lot has happened in the world over the past five years, and it’s safe to say plenty of it...

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October 2024

Farm boy’s Waikato dream available for completion

Joe Comins is most of the way to achieving his dream, to develop a park on 38 hectares of rolling...

October 2024

Niche coastal subdivision offers unique take on rural dream

Less than 10 kilometres from the Octagon, what used to be a farm is on the way to becoming one of...

October 2024

Home of the Berryfresh brand for sale after 40 years

If you buy fresh berry fruit in the North Island, chances are it has the Berryfresh brand on it and...

October 2024

Close to Hamilton, exceptional lifestyle offers land use alternatives

In 2001 Michael and Janet Bryant came off the big Te Ākau South sheep and beef farm where...

October 2024

Ideally located deer property offers alternative options

Cath and Gene Sandbrook took over their 23-hectare Halcombe property in 2013. Gene had been...

October 2024

Reluctant farewell to Gore Bay hideaway

A family connection to Gore Bay, North Canterbury is set to come to an end after 120 years. In the...

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October 2024

Paengaroa labour of love creates multitude of opportunity

Reviving a kiwifruit orchard and renovating a classic rural home has been an 11-year labour of love for a Bay of Plenty couple, one that they have now successfully concluded by offering the property...

October 2024

Historic cottage sells post auction

A North Canterbury home dating from the colonial era sold recently, changing hands for the first time in 40 years. Purchasing the Loburn cob cottage directly after auction fulfilled a dream for Phil...

October 2024

Revived charm and beauty

In 2019, when Tracy O’Connell first set eyes on the Edwardian era Parore homestead, the old kauri dame required plenty of work and restoration. Unoccupied since 2015 and receiving little love...