There was no slowing down for Ray White New Zealand auctions last week, despite spring selling season coming to a close, with the group scheduling 325 properties to go under the hammer, up 53.3 per cent on the same time....
The last full week of spring selling season has rounded out with a bang, as Ray White New Zealand scheduled 236 auctions, with an all sold clearance rate of 60.4 per cent, up 17.2 per cent on the same time....
Auction metrics continue to improve as we enter the last week of spring, with auction volumes and clearance rates on the rise. Ray White New Zealand scheduled 263 auctions to go under the hammer last week, a 9.1 per cent....
On Tuesday night, close to 100 women headed to the iHEART Lounge at NZME for the first New Zealand Canapes and Conversations networking event hosted by the Leading Ladies of Real Estate initiative. Leading Ladies of Real Estate was started to encourage and empower women from across the entire....
Real estate and interior design are intrinsically intertwined, playing a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for homeowners and the marketability of properties for sale. In Auckland overnight, Concierge and Ray White clients as well as Coco Republic....
EVERYONE who works for the White family feels part of the family, and the group’s values were on show this week at the annual franchisor conference, Crows Nest. Every one of the 150 Ray White attendees at Crows Nest felt....
More than 190 people gathered at the Viaduct Event Centre in Auckland yesterday for Ray White New Zealand’s Business Owners’ Symposium. After MC Ray White Digital Performance Manager Emma Craig opened the event, the audience heard from the first speaker....
November auctions are racing ahead as Ray White New Zealand scheduled 214 properties to go under the hammer last week, a 29.7 per cent increase on the same time last year, and a 17 per cent increase on last week. ....
A Ruawai free range egg farm has hit the market, providing an eggceptional opportunity to run a family business or invest. Located at 80 Greenhill Road, the 35ha egg farm comprises a free range, fully automated system with two sheds and....
Local Ray White real estate experts May Ma and Daniel Horrobin have teamed up to open Ray White Mt Roskill. Mt Roskill will be the fourth Ray White business Mr Horrobin has owned, including Ray White Auckland Central, Sandringham 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