With Expected Rate Drops Near – It's Time for a Spring Clean

Recent CPI inflation data from Stats New Zealand shows a 3.3% increase for the second quarter, which is lower than the Reserve Bank's forecast. Coupled with market data indicating low economic confidence, reversing immigration trends, decl..

June has been a steady month for new listings, with a 0.3% increase of properties that have come on the market compared to this time last year.

As the Hutt Valley property market approaches the typically slower winter months, now is an ideal time to assess your situation and set your property goals for 2024 and the future. 

Wayne Barton has dedicated 30 years to the real estate industry, establishing himself as a trusted and knowledgeable professional. We had the opportunity to sit down with Wayne and gain some insights into his impressive career.

In the realm of real estate, the only constant is change. Nowhere is this truer than in Lower Hutt, where the market seems to sway like a pendulum, influenced by a myriad of factors. From the presentation of homes to their location, each week brings a new narrative. Yet, amidst this flux, a gradual ..

Interest rates, property values, immigration, and a new property cycle all factor into how the market is travelling. Below are 5 top insights and predictions for 2024 to help you get ahead of the market. 

The month of January typically experiences a slower pace in the real estate market, with sales gaining momentum in February. However, the beginning of this year has shown a notable 4.9% increase in sales compared to the same period last year. 

With a steady economic climate luring buyers back into the fold and a conclusion to the election, the market is much better than it has been, as seen by the figures from October released by REINZ. As the average days to sell continues to decrease, currently sitting at 37, it’s clear that now is the ..

From the day after the election, buyers have come out in force. Multi offers have returned as confidence rises, where first home buyers are keenly wanting to own a home and those who have one are trying to move to a more suitable one. 

Whether you’re a beginner sower or a green-fingered grower we’re here to help kick things off this spring. Once you’re seeds have sprouted indoors, it’s time to prepare for transplanting your seedlings and watch them bloom in your garden.