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Jul 18, 2025
Around Our Town
It’s wonderful to see exciting new developments around town. Construction of the Te Amo Putoro playground at the Kerikeri Sports Complex is underway, promising to be an fantastic new space for familie
Jul 18, 2025
Commercial Commentary July 2025
When we look just at the numbers there are encouraging signs of recovery in the NZ economy. Interest rates are down, GDP is slightly up for the first six months and inflation is within the Reserve Ban
Jul 18, 2025
Market Update July 2025
Halfway through the year, the market remains steady, reflecting similarities to last year. Year-to-date sales volumes are comparable to 2024, and average days to sell have slightly increased to just o
May 15, 2025
The Power of Leverage
Here is a simplified example to illustrate how leveraging borrowed money for an investment property can potentially increase your yield compared to a simple bank deposit. We'll look at a 5-year timefr
May 15, 2025
How have property values changed in Kerikeri?
Here's the median house price information for Kerikeri and surrounds for years indicated: 2000: Approximately NZD $203,000 2010: Approximately NZD $375,000 2020: Approximately NZ
May 15, 2025
Commercial Property Investment
As we move through 2025, the commercial property market is responding to evolving economic conditions, particularly shifts in interest rates. While higher rates present challenges, they also unlock op
May 15, 2025
Market Update May 2025
The Kerikeri property market remains lively, with sales volumes up around 20% compared to last year. The average days to sell have increased to over 120 days, reflecting thoughtful buyer patience. Buy
May 14, 2025
Property Pathways
Are you ready to take the next step in your property journey? Join us for an exclusive Open Home Day tailored for first home buyers and investors! What are we doing? The REAL team is pre