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  • Clearance rates and confidence on the rise

    Ray White New Zealand scheduled 221 properties to go under the hammer last week, recording a clearance rate of 59.4 per cent. The network saw an average of 2.4 registered bidders and 1.8 active bidders per auction. “Public confidence and....

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  • Curiosity is at the heart of Ray White’s magic

    The spirit of innovation and curiosity was on show at Ray White’s annual corporate conference, Crows Nest 2024, on the Gold Coast this week. Every one of the 190 Ray White corporate team members at this year’s Crows Nest conference....

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  • Wellington auctions see great results at Ray White

    It was a great day of auctions for Ray White in Wellington, recording a 55.5 per cent clearance rate at their in-room event. Nine properties went up for auction, with five selling under the hammer, totalling $4.853 million in property. ....

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  • New Zealand’s Carrie Bradshaw Index

    Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group The Economist, a weekly magazine, recently undertook an analysis of where it was possible for a single person to affordably rent alone. The analysis was referred to as the Carrie Bradshaw Index, named....

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  • Auction volumes remain high as November begins

    Auction volumes remain high as we enter November, with Ray White New Zealand scheduling 220 properties to go under the hammer last week, up 14 per cent year-on year. The group saw an average of two registered bidders and 1.7....

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  • Spookiest Real Estate of Origin ever

    Ray White’s 16th call-a-thon hit a spooky new level this week with 11,550 appraisals booked across Australasia during the Halloween-themed appraisal drive, 100 per cent powered by NurtureCloud, the group’s cutting edge prop tech platform. Ray White Metro – Christchurch....

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  • Buyers out in force at Ray White New Zealand auctions

    Buyers were out in force at Ray White New Zealand auctions last week, with an average of 3.8 registered and three active bidders seen across the group’s 207 scheduled auctions. Auction volume was up 27.8 per cent year-on-year, with the....

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  • New Zealand’s most haunted suburbs

    Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group In the 1920s, a young woman and her newly wed husband were driving along the winding road near Maruia falls. They were heading to their honeymoon destination when their car lost control on....

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  • The Day 6.0 sees more than $24M in property sold

    Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere and Mangere Bridge saw a whopping 46 properties go under the hammer at their auction event The Day 6.0 yesterday. With a clearance rate of 65 per cent, the total value of properties sold at....

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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