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OCR slash will help carry real estate momentum
Real estate

OCR slash will help carry real estate momentum

Lower borrowing costs are expected to bolster New Zealand property demand, with record-low interest rates giving buyers greater certainty and confidence.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Selling a property: what NOT to do
Real estate

Selling a property: what NOT to do

Targeted advertising can speed up a home sale and lift the final price, as interest from online-only listings often fades quickly.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Why this March could be a good time to list
Real estate

Why this March could be a good time to list

Buyers could face stronger competition and higher prices this month as warm weather and tight stock tempt more vendors to list.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
2020 set to be good year for Auckland real estate
Real estate

2020 set to be good year for Auckland real estate

Auckland's housing recovery is gathering pace, with low rates and tight listings expected to push prices higher in 2020.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2020
The country town with a strong future
Real estate

The country town with a strong future

Growing commuter demand and planned development are giving Tuakau a boost, as young Auckland families seek cheaper homes and bigger sections.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Is North Waikato on the rise?
Real estate

Is North Waikato on the rise?

Big transport projects and a planned manufacturing hub are boosting demand for homes and rentals across Huntly and wider North Waikato.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Oct 2019
This is the best place in New Zealand to buy property
Real estate

This is the best place in New Zealand to buy property

Palmerston North’s relative affordability is drawing buyers as median values jump 13.7% to NZD $415,000, far below Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Sep 2019
Family help still needed after KiwiBuild reset misses many
Housing

Family help still needed after KiwiBuild reset misses many

Many first-home buyers will still be shut out by income and price caps, leaving family loans and deposits crucial to getting on the ladder.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Government to get more renters into first homes
Housing

Government to get more renters into first homes

Looser deposit rules and bigger grants could help tenants buy sooner as Government-backed schemes are made more accessible.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
How to get more first home buyers on the property ladder
Real estate

How to get more first home buyers on the property ladder

Widening the KiwiSaver HomeStart grants could help more first-home buyers bridge soaring deposits as rents climb and rates stay low.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
Turangi confirmed as NZ’s 'biggest riser'
Real estate

Turangi confirmed as NZ’s 'biggest riser'

Home buyers have driven Turangi's median property value up 41% in a year, leaving it at NZD $260,000.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
Bitcoin house sale first of its kind in New Zealand
Crypto

Bitcoin house sale first of its kind in New Zealand

Auckland vendors are offering a $1.2 million home for Bitcoin, in a potential first cryptocurrency property deal for New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Kiwi businesswoman becomes new co-owner of Century 21
Real estate

Kiwi businesswoman becomes new co-owner of Century 21

The real estate group is set to expand faster in New Zealand after Derryn Mayne bought a 25% stake, bringing ownership back into local hands.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019
Capital gains tax would see investors abandon property managers
Real estate

Capital gains tax would see investors abandon property managers

Fewer rental homes and higher rents could follow a capital gains tax, with landlords also cutting back on professional property managers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
How to rise to the top of real estate in just two years
Real estate

How to rise to the top of real estate in just two years

A Wellington agent earned Century 21 New Zealand’s top sales title after two years in the industry, joining the group’s global top 2 percent.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Two small towns shine in real estate awards
Real estate

Two small towns shine in real estate awards

North Waikato's Turangi and Huntly outperformed Auckland rivals as Century 21 New Zealand handed out its 2018 national awards in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
2019 real estate better than most predicted
Real estate

2019 real estate better than most predicted

Low interest rates and looser lending are expected to cushion New Zealand property values, with first-home buyers set to gain most.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Jan 2019
Clive Goodman – Franchise Owner for Century 21 Crism Realty
Real estate

Clive Goodman – Franchise Owner for Century 21 Crism Realty

North Auckland’s growth is set to boost sales at Century 21 Crism Realty, where Clive Goodman has taken over as franchise owner and principal.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018