Queenstown commercial building provides “unrivalled scale and iconic views”
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New partnership set to drive growth at Ray White bays offices
Ray White Mission Bay is entering a new chapter, with Ray White Eastern Group business owner Anton Huang joining forces with business owner Wayne Maguire.
February rebound puts housing market on its firmest footing since the correction
Housing market recoveries typically depend on supportive interest rates and monetary tailwinds. New Zealand's February result is notable partly because price growth is accelerating without that assistance from central bank policy.
Classic bach on the market after three decades of family memories
A much-loved classic Kiwi bach at 5 Cornwall Place, Tata Beach, is being offered to the market for the first time since 1996, marking the end of an era for a family that has cherished the property across three generations.
Auction event sets market for South Auckland and CBD
Ray White A T Realty has more than 70 properties going under the hammer at their March auction event, Game Day, proving they are the market place for buyers and sellers across South Auckland and the Auckland CBD.
Ray White Austar Realty strengthens leadership with new shareholders
Ray White Austar Realty is continuing on its trajectory of growth, welcoming Cameron Brain and Aamir (Rubal) Sethi to its ownership team alongside Craig Smith and Len Day.
Rare triple offering at Thompson Park Apartments
Three apartments in one of East Auckland’s most tightly held complexes have hit the market, presenting a rare, and affordable, opportunity for buyers at 8 Thompson Park Road in Mount Wellington.
Ray White members hit the phones for first REOO of 2026
Ray White’s 20th call-a-thon saw the group book 12,304 appraisals across Australasia during the latest action packed appraisal drive, 100 per cent powered by NurtureCloud, its cutting edge prop tech platform.
Ray White New Zealand kickstarts year with growth and development
Ray White members from across New Zealand gathered at the brand new New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) yesterday for a day of learning, development, and networking at Kick-Start 2026.
RBNZ pauses as inflation pushes beyond target band
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 per cent, opting for caution as inflation lifts back above the 1–3 per cent target range.
Understanding the Real Estate & Economic Cycle
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
A Better Understanding Of Property Insurance
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
Do School Zones Impact House Prices?
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
New GV’s – March 2022
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
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
Action at the Coal-Face
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
How to Know When You’re Ready to Buy a Home
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
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020: A Guide
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
The Best Ways to Add Value to Your Property
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
Time to Look Again at Beach Haven & Birkenhead Properties
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
