'-Ber' bounce: Spring activity lifts prices, sales, and listings
New Zealand's housing market continues its post-pandemic equilibrium, with September 2025 data showing familiar seasonal patterns rather than structural shifts.
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Clearance rate up after OCR cut
Last week's 50 basis point rate cut seemed to have a positive impact on the auction market last week with Ray White New Zealand recording a 58.1 per cent clearance rate, up 10.95 per cent year-on-year.
50 basis point cut reflects “urgent” need for economic stimulus
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 2.50 per cent, a stronger move that reflects the urgency of deteriorating conditions.
Hilltop home hits the market for first time in 75 years
A close family connection to Paul Pascoe led to a one-bedroom home in Clifton being designed by renowned architects Pascoe and Hall.
Kevin He and Sunny Sun take on Ray White Blockhouse Bay
Renowned local real estate agent Kevin He and his partner Sunny Sun have kicked off the next step in their journey, opening Ray White Blockhouse Bay.
Seller overjoyed after “crazy bidders” compete for property
When selling his home of 13 years, vendor Steve knew he wanted to go to auction.
New Zealand opens doors to foreign buyers
New Zealand has partially lifted its foreign buyer ban, allowing “golden” visa owners to purchase a single residential property valued at $5 million or more.
$30M in property sold under the hammer on the North Shore
Ray White businesses across Auckland’s North Shore and Hibiscus Coast teamed up to sell nearly $30 million in property across three sites during their auction extravaganza, The Event 4.0.
Auctions see strong volume and clearance
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 206 properties to go under the hammer last week, up 10.8 per cent year-on-year.
From boom to equilibrium: New Zealand's housing market in three phases
New Zealand's housing market has reached equilibrium after three phases: pandemic speculation, correction, and recovery. Median prices stable at $761k with sustainable buyer demand replacing investment activity.
SUMMER PROPERTY NEWS
Where are our listings? They are coiled like springs, waiting for action after the 12th January 2022. To be sure not to miss them, please email through your details to billy.kerrisk@raywhite.com, with your budget and preferred property type. We alert our registered buyers (over 600 of them) several days before the … Read more
Landlord Information Evening 2021
This event is about one thing and one thing only – free education and support for all New Zealand landlords. If you have a rental property here or elsewhere in New Zealand come along to our 1-hour event with our qualified Property manager will discuss recent law changes to help … Read more
“PINK for a day” Breast Cancer Awareness Month
“Pink for a day – Golden Bay” Every year, 3,300 Kiwis are diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 650 will die. The money raised will help fund groundbreaking work by some of our countries top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for … Read more
Welcome to our newest team member – Paige Climo
Introducing our latest Takaka based team member – Paige Climo. Paige is a local girl, who attended Collingwood Area School, then, whilst working in a few local hospitality businesses put herself through a Digital Marketing course. Paige joins us in two roles, firstly due to the increase in demand, she … Read more
Pink Ribbon Morning Tea – May 2021
We recently hosted a pink morning tea in our yellow office. Sweet pink treats were shared, a range of pink goods from the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ were available to buy, and tickets were sold in pink raffles. Raising funds for a worthy cause is an excellent goal, but even … Read more
Little Ray of Giving 2020
Once again we are proud to be supporting Mohua Social Services, our tree is up and ready to accept donations of unwrapped gifts up until Friday 18th Dec. Everyone deserves to smile this Christmas.
Every Day’s a School Day
JOSH PHEGAN BLUE PRINT 9 Clarissa and Sam have recently been to the Josh Phegan Blue Print 9 seminar in beautiful Queenstown. A guru in all things Real Estate Josh has long been an inspiration to Billy so it was a great opportunity for Clarissa and Sam to learn from … Read more
Welcome to our new team member – Sam Goffriller
Sam is the newest member of the team, he heads up the customer care program as well as assisting Billy at open homes and viewings. Sam is studying for his salesperson licence with the view in the future to help Billy with all aspects of real estate sales. Email: sam.goffriller@raywhite.com … Read more
Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2019
After a break last year due to Cyclone Gita washing out the hill our Pink Ribbon fundraiser was back with a bang. This time we took the breakfast on tour and headed to Tinky’s Tavern in Collingwood. The event was well attended with everyone getting into the spirit of things. … Read more
Congratulations to Clarissa
Well done to Clarissa. All the hard work has paid off and she is now a fully licensed selling agent.
