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What the upcoming Overseas Investment Act changes mean for property owners

The Government has announced reforms to the Overseas Investment Act that will take effect from Friday, 6 March 2026, creating a new opportunity for eligible overseas investors to buy or build high-value residential property in New Zealand.

Are interest rates about to take a turn?

After a prolonged period of relief for borrowers, New Zealand’s interest-rate outlook is once again under scrutiny.

A once-in-a-generation beachfront legacy

Held by the same family for more than four decades, this front-row residence on iconic Simpsons Beach is a landmark coastal home where history, nature and family life have intertwined for generations.

From napkin sketch to award winner

Positioned at the head of Lyttelton Harbour in the tightly held coastal enclave of Governors Bay, this architecturally significant residence at 165 Main Road presents an opportunity to secure design pedigree, natural beauty and enduring craftsmanship.

Pillars delivers early sales momentum

The successful launch of Pillars, an architecture-led collection of premium residences, rising above Saint Marys Bay, reinforces confidence in developments that prioritise quality, location, and design excellence.

Paint, polish or panic?

With buyers increasingly savvy, time-poor and focused on quality, the difference between a clever cosmetic upgrade and a costly misstep has never mattered more.

Whitianga do-up with sea views

A rare renovation opportunity with scale, elevation and location has come to market in the heart of Whitianga, offering buyers the chance to completely reimagine a substantial multi-level home with sea views and serious upside.

A stretch of beachfront where scale meets serenity

Held closely for many years, this remarkable 8,195sqm (more or less) absolute beachfront site delivers a sense of space and seclusion that is increasingly hard to find along Hawke’s Bay’s coastline.

Hawke’s Bay icon reborn

Set at the foot of the Havelock Hills and surrounded by sweeping park-like grounds, this extraordinary Hawke’s Bay estate presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Iona development reaches key milestone

A remarkable opportunity has opened on the edge of Havelock North, where a meticulously planned neighbourhood is taking shape among rolling hills, established farmland, and some of Hawke’s Bay’s most recognisable landscapes.

The case for getting into real estate now

After a slowness in the property market, momentum is now quietly but decisively building. One of the clearest indicators is a surge of new talent entering the industry.

The market everyone's been waiting for

After a year defined by recalibration, renewed confidence, and the first signs of genuine momentum returning to the property market, 2025 has laid the groundwork for a very different chapter ahead.

Get your summer escape holiday-ready

With summer now upon us and those long-awaited bach getaways are in sight, now’s the perfect time to give your coastal or country retreat a little TLC

How to nail your mortgage refix and score the best deal

Refixing your mortgage doesn’t have to feel like walking through a financial minefield; it’s simply about knowing what to look for and asking the right questions.

Remote Tasman estate offers new model for rural ownership

In the wild, water-laced landscape of Mangarākau, just south of the iconic Farewell Spit, a rare Tasman estate is quietly rewriting the rulebook on rural ownership

Why foreign buyer activity remains muted - for now

For months, speculation has swirled about how easing the rules for high–net-worth foreign buyers would reshape our luxury property market.

RBNZ slashes OCR but is this the last cut to come?

The Reserve Bank trimmed the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points in November bringing it down to 2.25% - the lowest level since mid-2022.

Architectural icon on Mount Maunganui beach

A home that feels like a holiday, every hour of the day, is an exceptionally rare find, yet this architectural showpiece delivers exactly that on one of Aotearoa’s most iconic stretches of sand.

TV weatherman’s airport hangar apartment for sale

An aviator’s dream property has Kiwi airplane lovers getting ready to hit the throttle – with well-known former TV weatherman Jim Hickey selling his one-of-a-kind commercial hangar and adjoining three-bedroom apartment.

What the upcoming Overseas Investment Act changes mean for property owners

The Government has announced reforms to the Overseas Investment Act that will take effect from Friday, 6 March 2026, creating a new opportunity for eligible overseas investors to buy or build high-value residential property in New Zealand.

Are interest rates about to take a turn?

After a prolonged period of relief for borrowers, New Zealand’s interest-rate outlook is once again under scrutiny.

A once-in-a-generation beachfront legacy

Held by the same family for more than four decades, this front-row residence on iconic Simpsons Beach is a landmark coastal home where history, nature and family life have intertwined for generations.

From napkin sketch to award winner

Positioned at the head of Lyttelton Harbour in the tightly held coastal enclave of Governors Bay, this architecturally significant residence at 165 Main Road presents an opportunity to secure design pedigree, natural beauty and enduring craftsmanship.

Pillars delivers early sales momentum

The successful launch of Pillars, an architecture-led collection of premium residences, rising above Saint Marys Bay, reinforces confidence in developments that prioritise quality, location, and design excellence.

Paint, polish or panic?

With buyers increasingly savvy, time-poor and focused on quality, the difference between a clever cosmetic upgrade and a costly misstep has never mattered more.

Whitianga do-up with sea views

A rare renovation opportunity with scale, elevation and location has come to market in the heart of Whitianga, offering buyers the chance to completely reimagine a substantial multi-level home with sea views and serious upside.

A stretch of beachfront where scale meets serenity

Held closely for many years, this remarkable 8,195sqm (more or less) absolute beachfront site delivers a sense of space and seclusion that is increasingly hard to find along Hawke’s Bay’s coastline.

Hawke’s Bay icon reborn

Set at the foot of the Havelock Hills and surrounded by sweeping park-like grounds, this extraordinary Hawke’s Bay estate presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Iona development reaches key milestone

A remarkable opportunity has opened on the edge of Havelock North, where a meticulously planned neighbourhood is taking shape among rolling hills, established farmland, and some of Hawke’s Bay’s most recognisable landscapes.

The case for getting into real estate now

After a slowness in the property market, momentum is now quietly but decisively building. One of the clearest indicators is a surge of new talent entering the industry.

The market everyone's been waiting for

After a year defined by recalibration, renewed confidence, and the first signs of genuine momentum returning to the property market, 2025 has laid the groundwork for a very different chapter ahead.

Get your summer escape holiday-ready

With summer now upon us and those long-awaited bach getaways are in sight, now’s the perfect time to give your coastal or country retreat a little TLC

How to nail your mortgage refix and score the best deal

Refixing your mortgage doesn’t have to feel like walking through a financial minefield; it’s simply about knowing what to look for and asking the right questions.

Remote Tasman estate offers new model for rural ownership

In the wild, water-laced landscape of Mangarākau, just south of the iconic Farewell Spit, a rare Tasman estate is quietly rewriting the rulebook on rural ownership

Why foreign buyer activity remains muted - for now

For months, speculation has swirled about how easing the rules for high–net-worth foreign buyers would reshape our luxury property market.

RBNZ slashes OCR but is this the last cut to come?

The Reserve Bank trimmed the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points in November bringing it down to 2.25% - the lowest level since mid-2022.

Architectural icon on Mount Maunganui beach

A home that feels like a holiday, every hour of the day, is an exceptionally rare find, yet this architectural showpiece delivers exactly that on one of Aotearoa’s most iconic stretches of sand.

TV weatherman’s airport hangar apartment for sale

An aviator’s dream property has Kiwi airplane lovers getting ready to hit the throttle – with well-known former TV weatherman Jim Hickey selling his one-of-a-kind commercial hangar and adjoining three-bedroom apartment.

What the upcoming Overseas Investment Act changes mean for property owners

The Government has announced reforms to the Overseas Investment Act that will take effect from Friday, 6 March 2026, creating a new opportunity for eligible overseas investors to buy or build high-value residential property in New Zealand.

Are interest rates about to take a turn?

After a prolonged period of relief for borrowers, New Zealand’s interest-rate outlook is once again under scrutiny.

A once-in-a-generation beachfront legacy

Held by the same family for more than four decades, this front-row residence on iconic Simpsons Beach is a landmark coastal home where history, nature and family life have intertwined for generations.

From napkin sketch to award winner

Positioned at the head of Lyttelton Harbour in the tightly held coastal enclave of Governors Bay, this architecturally significant residence at 165 Main Road presents an opportunity to secure design pedigree, natural beauty and enduring craftsmanship.

Pillars delivers early sales momentum

The successful launch of Pillars, an architecture-led collection of premium residences, rising above Saint Marys Bay, reinforces confidence in developments that prioritise quality, location, and design excellence.

Paint, polish or panic?

With buyers increasingly savvy, time-poor and focused on quality, the difference between a clever cosmetic upgrade and a costly misstep has never mattered more.

Whitianga do-up with sea views

A rare renovation opportunity with scale, elevation and location has come to market in the heart of Whitianga, offering buyers the chance to completely reimagine a substantial multi-level home with sea views and serious upside.

A stretch of beachfront where scale meets serenity

Held closely for many years, this remarkable 8,195sqm (more or less) absolute beachfront site delivers a sense of space and seclusion that is increasingly hard to find along Hawke’s Bay’s coastline.

Hawke’s Bay icon reborn

Set at the foot of the Havelock Hills and surrounded by sweeping park-like grounds, this extraordinary Hawke’s Bay estate presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Iona development reaches key milestone

A remarkable opportunity has opened on the edge of Havelock North, where a meticulously planned neighbourhood is taking shape among rolling hills, established farmland, and some of Hawke’s Bay’s most recognisable landscapes.

The case for getting into real estate now

After a slowness in the property market, momentum is now quietly but decisively building. One of the clearest indicators is a surge of new talent entering the industry.

The market everyone's been waiting for

After a year defined by recalibration, renewed confidence, and the first signs of genuine momentum returning to the property market, 2025 has laid the groundwork for a very different chapter ahead.

Get your summer escape holiday-ready

With summer now upon us and those long-awaited bach getaways are in sight, now’s the perfect time to give your coastal or country retreat a little TLC

How to nail your mortgage refix and score the best deal

Refixing your mortgage doesn’t have to feel like walking through a financial minefield; it’s simply about knowing what to look for and asking the right questions.

Remote Tasman estate offers new model for rural ownership

In the wild, water-laced landscape of Mangarākau, just south of the iconic Farewell Spit, a rare Tasman estate is quietly rewriting the rulebook on rural ownership

Why foreign buyer activity remains muted - for now

For months, speculation has swirled about how easing the rules for high–net-worth foreign buyers would reshape our luxury property market.

RBNZ slashes OCR but is this the last cut to come?

The Reserve Bank trimmed the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points in November bringing it down to 2.25% - the lowest level since mid-2022.

Architectural icon on Mount Maunganui beach

A home that feels like a holiday, every hour of the day, is an exceptionally rare find, yet this architectural showpiece delivers exactly that on one of Aotearoa’s most iconic stretches of sand.

TV weatherman’s airport hangar apartment for sale

An aviator’s dream property has Kiwi airplane lovers getting ready to hit the throttle – with well-known former TV weatherman Jim Hickey selling his one-of-a-kind commercial hangar and adjoining three-bedroom apartment.

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