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Time after time, we hear conflicting opinions on the best method of sale. If you are wanting to sell your home, here are some insights into the methods of sale available to you.AuctionAuction is the b...

AUCKLAND MARKET HOLDS STEADYAfter witnessing negative annual median price growth in May, Auckland residential prices have increased 0.5% compared to June last year, from $1.15 million to $1.156 milli...

Wild weather can cause damage at your rental property. Find out what to do if your rental needs repairs after extreme weather or a natural disaster.Landlords are responsible for maintaining the proper...

Rising interest rates are bad news for first home buyers and borrowers alike, with new homeowners and investors (those who bought homes in the last 18 months) facing much higher mortgage repayments fo...

Property market continues to adjustLast year saw house prices rise significantly with Auckland hitting its peak in November – a median of $1,300,000. This represented a staggering increase of 1...

The Government has amended some of the Healthy Homes Standards for rental properties through the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Amendment Regulations 2022.Amendments include changes t...

Market eases into the winter months Residential sales activity slowed further in April as the market settled into its current rhythm. Sales volume New Zealand-wide decreased annually by 35%. Auc...

Looking at buying a new property? As an astute buyer, you will probably have a list of things to check out before you make your offer such as council records, water tightness issues and a building rep...

Did you know that, in addition to your monthly statement, your Harcourts property manager can provide you with a comprehensive end of year financial statement that summarises all your income and expen...

Section (55)(1)(aa) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) provides landlords with an additional option for responding to rent arrears during a periodic tenancy.This section of the RTA was introd...

A well-functioning residential tenancies market is vital to ensuring New Zealanders have access to secure, healthy and affordable housing. Residential property managers play a significant role in that...

For a decade Harcourts has dominated the real estate agencies category of the Reader’s Digest New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brands. New Zealanders have voted Harcourts the most trusted real estate br...