Gone are the days when apartments were just for students and young professionals. With many now designed for a range of lifestyle stages and needs, an apartment can be a great option for a first step onto the property ladder.

If you’re a regional homeowner, the latest key market indicators suggest now could be a good time for you to sell. With many potential buyers being priced out of main centres like Auckland, demand has heated in the regions as people start to consider it a good alternative.

In this edition of Professionally Speaking, we’ll be talking about planning your sale before Christmas. Yes, spring is here and we need to start thinking about those timelines. We’ll also be talking about first home buyers, investors, and buying that beach holiday home.

This month we're talking about what’s affecting the New Zealand market from both outside of New Zealand, and around the world. And also, what’s happening between the Auckland market and the regional market.

Have the changes in the current housing market left you feeling unsure about selling your home?

IIn order to help you arrive at a more informed decision, this article will walk you through the current trends in the market based on recent data from Real Estate NZ, give you a better understanding of w..

Next to owning your own home, investing in property has long been a goal for many Kiwis. Why? Well, aside from the fact that our love affair with land and property ownership is part of our DNA, property investment has significant financial benefits. It’s an excellent way to create wealth and a passi..

The housing market bounced back in February with prices and volumes of houses sold ahead of the same time last year. Latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) show strong growth across the country, indicating a property market in great shape.

I recently asked BNZ Chief Economist Tony Alexander to comment on what we can expect economically and from a property investor perspective in light of our new coalition Government.

He reflected that while attempts will be made to build 10,000 affordable houses per annum they will fail due to a lack ..

Buyer confidence is influenced by a number of external factors. By understanding the wider forces that shape the property market, you can make well-informed decisions.

In June, the level of new property listings fell significantly across the nation compared to the same time last year, yet asking prices and buyer interest continued to remain steady, according to realestate.co.nz's latest findings.