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12 June 2018

Christchurch – a new lease on life

So often I talk about investment from an Auckland perspective because that’s where I’m based and that’s where I’m most familiar. However, I’m lucky enough to have some strong working relationships across the country - in particular Christchurch. So here’s a slightly different perspective for a change.

02 February 2017

Should young home buyers be looking to the regions?

For many of us, living in Auckland can be challenging. Sure, there's plenty to enjoy about our largest city, but that comes at a price - namely, the comparably high cost of living.

28 October 2016

Is the tide turning for first home buyers in Auckland?

According to interest.co.nz's report for September, first home buyers in Auckland are starting to have an easier time in terms of affordability, though not by much.

13 September 2016

Advisor insight: Regional New Zealand needs more business

Everybody talks about the housing situation in Auckland as if it is the only one in the country, but New Zealand property has far more to it than just the City of Sails, but what about the regional property market?

22 July 2016

Insight: What's happening outside the Auckland market?

With all the headline space Auckland takes up in the property pages, you'd be forgiven for thinking there were even any houses left outside the City of Sails.

05 May 2016

Is it time to get out of Auckland?

Auckland has been the go-to place for everyone from first home buyers to investors.

08 January 2016

View from the regions – desperate times

It’s a pretty well-known fact that Auckland’s property market has been on a strong price growth trajectory.

06 January 2016

Property values rising faster than they have in a decade

Struggling to keep up with property prices? At the rate they've been rising, we can hardly blame you!

05 January 2015

Will house prices increase in 2015?

In the Auckland region we have a shortage of properties for sale, high immigration, and money coming in from China. All of these factors along with low interest rates and increased rating valuations will fuel further house price appreciation through the first half of 2015.