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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

Mar 16, 2025

Kerikeri in Bloom Competition

Kerikeri in Bloom Competition for Children 14 and Under Congratulations Winners!!! The correct answer to the competition question "How many hanging baskets did Real Sponsor? " Was

Feb 13, 2025

Deductible Property Maintenance

As property investors begin to enter the market again, it is timely to look at the deductibility rules on repairs to a property. The tax rules say that eligible repairs are deductible where there i