Ray White real estate expert Kale Kirk has made a significant mark on the industry after starting his career in 2019. In a short period of time he has built a strong reputation for delivering results, and now he is....
With interest rates coming down and confidence returning to the property market, Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee and Ray White senior data analyst Atom Go Tian shared their outlook on the property market, and their top tips for first....
Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group At the pinnacle of New Zealand’s property market stands Victoria Avenue in Remuera, Auckland, commanding a median house price of $6.65 million. Marine Parade in Herne Bay follows closely at $6.23 million, with....
Ray White New Zealand saw 264 properties scheduled for auction during the first week of autumn, recording a 51.9 per cent clearance rate. The network recorded an average of 2.1 registered bidders and 1.8 active bidders per auction. “Rising public....
Ray White offices across south east Queensland are all operational, despite the extreme weather in the wake of ex tropical cyclone Alfred. The Gold Coast offices were largely unaffected, with only some localised flooding but our businesses in Nambour and Hervey Bay have....
Ray White New Zealand members will walk, run, swim, and ride through March in order to raise much needed funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities as part of their House to House campaign. Ray White New Zealand has been a....
Ray White New Zealand saw 268 properties scheduled to go to auction during the last week of summer, with a 57.2 per cent clearance rate. Buyers were out in force at auctions last week with an average of 3.3 registered....
Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere and Mangere Bridge auctioned 33 properties under the hammer yesterday at their auction event The Day, with a clearance rate of 69 per cent. With Ray White New Zealand auctioneers Sam Steele and Ben East....
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 240 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 51.6 per cent. There was an average of two registered bidders and 1.7 active bidders per auction. “The latest OCR announcements....
Ray White Remuera has taken out the trifecta at the Rate My Agent awards last night, winning the award for Agency of the Year – New Zealand, Agency of the Year – North Island, and Agency of the Year –....
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