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Feb 16, 2026
Selling Privately
Each year, some homeowners choose to sell privately. The reasons are understandable. It can feel simpler. There’s a sense of control. And there’s the perception of saving commission. But selling p
Feb 16, 2026
What’s Happening Around Town?
Summer in Kerikeri is rolling right along with a great mix of markets, music, theatre, festivals, and community-powered gatherings. Our main street still glows in the evenings with the community li
Feb 15, 2026
The Window Most First-Home Buyers and Investors Miss.
In the early 2000s, New Zealand felt uneasy. Interest rates were high. Headlines were pessimistic. Confidence was thin. Many people sat on their hands. But those who understood the cycle — firs
Feb 13, 2026
Market Update February 2026
The year has started with a noticeable lift in activity across the New Zealand property market. After a steady and cautious 2025, confidence is gradually building. Interest rates have eased from th
Dec 11, 2025
Market Update December 2025
The national market is settling into a more balanced phase. November brought 12,339 new listings, up 10.9 percent year-on-year, and total stock rose 4 percent to 35,345. Prices remain steady, with the
Dec 4, 2025
Summer in the Bay of Islands
It’s a perfect time to get out on the water, take a boat trip, hit the beaches, or just relax in town with good food and drinks. The Bay of Islands is still one of the go-to summer spots for locals an
Sep 23, 2025
Commercial Commentary September 2025
All the economic commentary lately is centred around the geopolitical climate and its effects on all aspects of everyday life. Between the volatile nature of the world’s nations reacting to the on aga
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