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Bay of Islands memory maker

Te Hono O Te Wai, literally “the place where the waters meet”, is a nautically-inspired residential estate that honours its prized waterfront position.

Catch of the day

Commanding breathtaking views over a secluded turquoise bay, a subtle coastal retreat on the Tutukaka Coast beautifully merges modern elegance with the untamed natural beauty of one of New Zealand’s most iconic coastal landscapes.

Synchronicity at its finest

Where landscape and humanity intersect and synchronise, the real magic happens…

Harbour masterpiece

Natural materials and cutting-edge design raise the bar on an enviable waterfront lifestyle.

Clifftop splendour

Multi-generational and aspirational property on Wellington’s rugged coast leaves a fine legacy.

Lake Taupō paradise that time forgot

For sale for the first time in a century, this original waterfront estate tugs at the heartstrings.

Between sea and sky

Where West Coast majesty meets waterfront elegance – Tirikohua Point Farm offers an exclusive opportunity to craft a world-class oceanside retreat.

The thrill of Elephant Hill

The chance discovery of a slice of Hawke’s Bay waterfront land sparked a passion project that criss-crossed the globe.

Trans-Tasman flight to water

Coastal, riverside, lakefront and canal properties have a charismatic lure for buyers in New Zealand and Australia, with a new cross-country partnership set to optimise opportunities.

Fun dining lakeside

Botswana Butchery, on the shores of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, champions fine produce with a twist on time-honoured classics.

Making a splash

The appetite for waterfront property has not mellowed despite economic headwinds and there’s been some good buying opportunities, with strong migration and constrained housing supply likely to drive long-term price growth in the years ahead.

A new era for Franklin District as Bayleys acquires LJ Hooker Pukekohe to double market coverage

Cementing a growing commitment to the Franklin District, Bayleys has successfully acquired LJ Hooker Pukekohe, merging two high performing and well-trusted local teams.

Make sure you don't get an 'Oh No' from the OIO

Things get a little more complicated though when you’re an ‘overseas person’ as you may need consent from the Overseas Investment Office (OIO).

Super primed and ready; the luxurious market of super prime homes

They’re luxurious, aspirational and exclusive, and the market for prime and super prime properties in New Zealand is bustling.

Interest rates are coming down, so what should I do with my repayments?

Vega CEO Harry Ferreria has crunched the numbers and says maintaining higher repayments even after you refix can make am huge difference long term.

The ones to watch; Nelson Tasman and Marlborough’s up and coming suburbs

Whether it’s wine country or an array of national parks, the top of the South Island has something for everyone.

Super prime market update - Q3 2024

New Zealand's super primer residential market in 60 seconds.

Own a property, but rent another - could rentvesting be for you?

So what are the pros, the cons, and the best kind of properties to buy?

Economy blues: is it only up from here?

Kiwibank Senior Economist Mary Jo Vergara believes right now we’re in the middle of rock bottom. But things are about to get brighter as business confidence grows, and the OCR is slashed.

Interest rates are down, but will prices go up?

Cuts to interest rates means more money in the back pocket of buyers. That boost in activity has created more demand, but due to a backlog of listings it doesn’t necessarily mean a boost in price.

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