Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management
Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray White Beacon Property Management, based on the Hibiscus Coast.
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October welcomes record listings activity since the pandemic
New Zealand's housing market delivered a measured performance in October 2025, with the national median house price rising 1.8 per cent to $786,000 from September's $772,500.
Home with own playground sells for $1.325M
Ray White scheduled 200 properties to go under the hammer last week, recording a clearance rate of 51.4 per cent.
Volume strong as sellers look to transact before Christmas
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 234 auctions last week, up 13.6 per cent compared to last year, however, last week’s clearance sat at 47.1 per cent which was down 14.69 per cent year-on-year.
New Zealand construction activity shows tentative recovery in Q3 2025
New Zealand's construction sector shows tentative recovery with crane numbers up 10.5 per cent in Q3 2025. Auckland leads with 59 cranes as residential and non-residential activity begins to stabilise amid ongoing challenges.
Auctions strong across the country
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 260 properties to go under the hammer last week, up 22.1 per cent year-on year.
Original homestead seeks new owners for next chapter
One of Chatswood’s last original homesteads has hit the market after a tasteful renovation brought the home into the 21st century.
A ghost hunters guide to property: Where do our ghosts live?
Ghost hunters mapped 82 haunted New Zealand locations, discovering spirits concentrate in expensive suburbs. Dunedin Central tops the list with seven sites, while hotels and cultural venues attract the most supernatural activity.
Auctions continue to see spring momentum
Ray White New Zealand saw 273 properties scheduled to go under the hammer last week, with a 60 per cent clearance rate.
Buyers out in force at The Day auctions
Ray White A T Realty saw more than $27 million in property sold under the hammer at their in-room auction event The Day yesterday.
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
