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Sep 17, 2025
Market Update - Steady and Positive
The Kerikeri market has remained steady through July and August, with sales numbers above the first half of the year average. Excitingly, sales in Kerikeri are on par with this time last year, showing
Sep 16, 2025
Community: At the Heart of REAL
Community is at the heart of everything we do at REAL. This year, we've committed to supporting more local causes, contributing to these amazing organizations who do such terrific work for the people
Sep 16, 2025
Around the Town: Spring Events in Kerikeri
Spring is a vibrant time in Kerikeri, with a full schedule of annual events and festivals! Here are a few highlights: October 1st – 25th: Savour Northland - Enjoy locally inspired culinary dishes
Jul 18, 2025
Around Our Town
It’s wonderful to see exciting new developments around town. Construction of the Te Amo Putoro playground at the Kerikeri Sports Complex is underway, promising to be an fantastic new space for familie
Jul 18, 2025
Commercial Commentary July 2025
When we look just at the numbers there are encouraging signs of recovery in the NZ economy. Interest rates are down, GDP is slightly up for the first six months and inflation is within the Reserve Ban
Jul 18, 2025
Market Update July 2025
Halfway through the year, the market remains steady, reflecting similarities to last year. Year-to-date sales volumes are comparable to 2024, and average days to sell have slightly increased to just o
May 15, 2025
The Power of Leverage
Here is a simplified example to illustrate how leveraging borrowed money for an investment property can potentially increase your yield compared to a simple bank deposit. We'll look at a 5-year timefr
