A section of Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club is being made available for residential development, presenting established developers with a rare chance to become part of the legacy of this distinguished estate. Situated amidst the splendour of the Boulcott’s Farm....
Auction volumes remained high last week, with Ray White New Zealand scheduling 208 properties to go under the hammer, up 35.9 per cent on the same time last year. The group recorded a clearance rate of 43.6 per cent, up....
Nerida Conisbee Ray White Group Chief Economist It has been a tough four years for renters. Since the start of the pandemic, rents have risen on average $200 per week across Australia. Perth has topped the list, with an increase....
Two years ago, Zac Snelling set out on a mission to investigate the problems within property management in New Zealand. He pulled back the curtains to find out why almost 70 per cent of landlords in New Zealand choose to....
Auction volumes have skyrocketed with Ray White New Zealand scheduling 251 properties to go under the hammer last week, up a whopping 206.1 per cent compared to the same time last year. While the clearance rate was down 10.3 per....
If you’ve ever wanted to live off-grid with everything you need in your own backyard, this Whakapara property might be for you. Located at 620 Russell Road, Whakapara, Whangarei District, the 81ha property comprises a four-bedroom home as well as two....
The Ray White network across New Zealand walked, swam, and rode through the month of March to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities during their House to House campaign. More than 400 Ray White members made up 51 teams....
Odds are rising for rate cuts with May being the earliest RBNZ will cut Nerida Conisbee Chief Economist Ray White Group No surprises that rates were kept on hold today. There is no new news on inflation (latest data shows....
Ray White Mairangi Bay powerhouse team Shane Coote and Kris Cunningham are expanding Ray White’s footprint on the North Shore with the opening of Ray White Milford. With a combined team of more than 50 professionals spread across the two....
Two of the best leaders inside the Ray White Group, Ray White Collective owners Haesley Cush and Matt Lancashire spoke about their journey at the group’s inaugural Leadership Week on the Gold Coast. This pair make business look like a buddy movie. The best friends are top business owners and....
4th May 2023. Picking exactly where we are in the economic and property cycle is always a challenge. Historically, a complete circumnavigation of the clock below can be 8 – 10 years, depending on the location, type of property, economic factors, and demand … Read more
At a point in time that we reflect, following two of the most major weather events to occur in Auckland and NZ ‘s history, I thought that a blog on house and/or commercial property insurance is worthwhile reading. Clearly, under-insurance is a significant issue that can have serious … Read more
Popular school zones are considered a big driver of house prices, but it is hard to pinpoint exactly how much additional value is due to the zone alone, experts say. While no-one doubts the positive impact a good school zone can have on an area, new CoreLogic figures suggest price … Read more
What you need to know Patiently awaited, the latest Government Valuations have been recently released in the last fortnight, being the first review in over 4 years. Normally a 3 yearly cycle, all the G.V’s have been delayed due to Covid-19 and should have been updated as of 1st June … Read more
New Government Valuations ‘1st time in 4 years’! New Government Valuations released in December. Government Valuations (G.V.’s) are released on a normal 3 yearly cycle, with the last computer-based mass appraisal completed having an effective date of 1st July 2017. Over 4 years ago. Last … Read more
Who would have thought that I would be writing this market insights blog two weeks into a COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown ! Looking around the world, no matter what your political leaning is, thank goodness we are not experiencing the extent of Delta outbreak that many other countries are fighting. … Read more
Here at Lochore’s Real Estate, we’ve been operating as real estate agents in the lower North Shore for decades, so we’ve seen a lot of people take their first step into home ownership over the years. We understand; it’s a big decision, involving a complicated marketplace, and what’s likely to … Read more
The New Zealand government recently passed the biggest changes in Tenancy legislation in 35 years, outlined in the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020. Here at Lochore’s Real Estate, we keep up to date with all things residential property and care about our clients’ investments, which is why our Auckland property … Read more
Any improvements to your house that cost less than the value they add are worth the money, but which improvements yield the best returns? As one of North Shore’s leading real estate companies, we here at Lochore’s understand the factors that are likely to optimise the value of your home. … Read more
Contrary to popular belief, Auckland’s North Shore real estate properties aren’t all expensive bay-side villas and costly waterfront homes. In reality, it’s home to some of the best value properties in Auckland, particularly for for first-home buyers—you only need to know where to look! We are, of course, talking about … Read more