Buying a Christchurch home: what should you check about shared access?
Practical questions about driveway use, title documents and maintenance when a Christchurch home has shared access.
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What 30 years of election data tell us about the property market
The assumption is that elections freeze the property market. Thirty years of New Zealand data covering 11 elections suggests the market barely notices. What moves prices and sales is almost always something else.
RBNZ holds the cash rate at 2.75 per cent
Inflation slowed to 3.7 per cent, below the Bank’s own forecast. A rise to 3.00 per cent had been widely expected. The Reserve Bank paused instead, betting the fuel shock fades before it has a chance to spread.
How should you compare recent house sales in Belfast?
Two recent Belfast sales show why bedroom count and section size are only the start of a useful property comparison.
Ray White New Zealand unlocks high performance
More than 200 business leaders from across Ray White New Zealand gathered at Auckland's iconic Eden Park stadium last week for the group's annual Business Leaders Symposium.
Selling in Christchurch: How Should You Organise Your Home’s Repair History?
Build a useful repair-history file before selling: organise invoices and reports, identify missing information and prepare clear questions for your advisers.
30 under 35: New Zealand’s top 30 suburbs for under 35s
Young, getting younger, high home ownership and a decade of real price growth. Apply all four filters to New Zealand’s 2,356 suburbs and 30 remain. Where they cluster is not where the conversation usually looks.
Comparing Christchurch Family Homes: Test the Floor Plan Against Your Day
Use your morning, evening and weekend routines to compare layouts at Marshland and northern Christchurch home viewings.
What $700,000 Could Get You in Christchurch?
If you have a budget of around $700,000 to spend on a home in Christchurch, you might be wondering what your options actually look like. The answer can vary quite a lot depending on which suburb you choose, what type of property you’re looking for and how much you’re prepared to compromise on location, land, … […]
South Island leads a modest lift in New Zealand crane numbers
New Zealand's crane count has edged higher for the first time in a year, but the national index remains close to its lowest level since 2016. Where the new cranes are appearing is not where most would expect.
Making the Most of Spring in Canterbury
Practical spring viewing and preparation steps for Christchurch buyers and sellers, with links to local and transaction guides.
Transaction volumes down: are we headed for a sixth downturn?
NZ property sales have dipped for the first time since the market's new normal, as an oil shock, rising unemployment and the election keep buyers in wait-and-see mode.
Ray White New Zealand celebrates its 2026 winners
More than 1,400 Ray White members, industry partners and leaders came together at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland last night for the group's 2025-26 annual awards.
RBNZ delivers expected hike to 2.75 per cent
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has raised the cash rate for the second time this year. Inflation came in above the Bank's own forecast, with petrol driving most of the increase but local costs adding to it.
Spring Spruce-Up: Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home
Spring is the perfect season to breathe new life into your home. After a long winter, Canterbury homes, both modern and older can benefit from a refresh. Outdoors, tidying hedges, planting colourful flowers, and mulching gardens around suburbs like St Albans, Merivale, and Prestons instantly improve street appeal. Small changes such as updating outdoor furniture … […]
Ray White expands into Katikati with industry heavyweights at the helm
Ray White New Zealand is proud to announce the opening of its newest office, Ray White Katikati, led by experienced real estate leaders David Sylvester and Grace Anderson.
Spring is Coming
As winter comes to an end, families begin preparing for the spring property market. Even though the weather is still crisp, August is often the time for buyers to start house hunting, with a focus on being settled before the end-of-year rush. Suburbs like Halswell, Rolleston, Rangiora, and Marshland see early interest due to family-friendly … […]
Where New Zealand's next million-dollar suburbs are
A decade ago, the million-dollar suburb was almost exclusively an Auckland phenomenon. The map of where that threshold sits today, and where it is heading next, tells a very different story about New Zealand housing.
Matariki and Winter School Holidays: Celebrating at Home and in Our Community
Matariki marks a special time for reflection, connection, and new beginnings in Aotearoa. Across Christchurch, it has become an important cultural and community celebration, offering families a chance to slow down, appreciate what they have, and plan for the year ahead. During the winter school holidays, local attractions and events provide plenty of options for … […]
Best Family-Friendly Suburbs in Christchurch
Finding the right home is about more than just bedrooms and bathrooms, it’s about choosing a community where your family can thrive. Christchurch offers an excellent range of suburbs that cater to growing families, with quality schools, parks, playgrounds and easy access to everyday amenities. Whether you’re buying your first family home or looking for … […]
