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  • Clearance rates and confidence on the rise

    Ray White New Zealand scheduled 221 properties to go under the hammer last week, recording a clearance rate of 59.4 per cent. The network saw an average of 2.4 registered bidders and 1.8 active bidders per auction. “Public confidence and....

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  • Curiosity is at the heart of Ray White’s magic

    The spirit of innovation and curiosity was on show at Ray White’s annual corporate conference, Crows Nest 2024, on the Gold Coast this week. Every one of the 190 Ray White corporate team members at this year’s Crows Nest conference....

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  • Wellington auctions see great results at Ray White

    It was a great day of auctions for Ray White in Wellington, recording a 55.5 per cent clearance rate at their in-room event. Nine properties went up for auction, with five selling under the hammer, totalling $4.853 million in property. ....

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  • New Zealand’s Carrie Bradshaw Index

    Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group The Economist, a weekly magazine, recently undertook an analysis of where it was possible for a single person to affordably rent alone. The analysis was referred to as the Carrie Bradshaw Index, named....

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  • Auction volumes remain high as November begins

    Auction volumes remain high as we enter November, with Ray White New Zealand scheduling 220 properties to go under the hammer last week, up 14 per cent year-on year. The group saw an average of two registered bidders and 1.7....

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  • Spookiest Real Estate of Origin ever

    Ray White’s 16th call-a-thon hit a spooky new level this week with 11,550 appraisals booked across Australasia during the Halloween-themed appraisal drive, 100 per cent powered by NurtureCloud, the group’s cutting edge prop tech platform. Ray White Metro – Christchurch....

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  • Buyers out in force at Ray White New Zealand auctions

    Buyers were out in force at Ray White New Zealand auctions last week, with an average of 3.8 registered and three active bidders seen across the group’s 207 scheduled auctions. Auction volume was up 27.8 per cent year-on-year, with the....

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  • New Zealand’s most haunted suburbs

    Atom Go TianSenior Data AnalystRay White Group In the 1920s, a young woman and her newly wed husband were driving along the winding road near Maruia falls. They were heading to their honeymoon destination when their car lost control on....

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  • The Day 6.0 sees more than $24M in property sold

    Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere and Mangere Bridge saw a whopping 46 properties go under the hammer at their auction event The Day 6.0 yesterday. With a clearance rate of 65 per cent, the total value of properties sold at....

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  • Unlawful Dwellings – Let us guide you

    It’s crucial for landlords to know if a property they’re trying to rent is classified as a lawful dwelling in respect of The Residential Tenancies Act 1986. As soon as a residential tenancy agreement is completed your lawful dwelling requirements come into effect, and this can occur even without a … Read more

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  • Healthy Homes Compliance Deadline Looms

    From 1 July 2025, **ALL** private rentals must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards. We now have less than one year to ensure that all private rental properties in New Zealand meet these requirements. Landlords who fail to comply with the Healthy Homes Standards will breach the Residential Tenancies Act … Read more

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  • Selling a tenanted property

    If you are thinking of selling your tenanted property, as a landlord there are obligations that you need to meet. Section 47 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) requires that if a landlord decides to put the premises on the market for sale or other disposition after entering into … Read more

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  • Safe use of lithium-ion batteries and battery products

    Lithium-ion batteries are found in many common household products such as mobile phones, laptops, scooters, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms and toys. When treated with respect and care, lithium-ion batteries are safe. However, if they are misused (for example, overcharged or damaged), or are of poor quality, they can present a serious … Read more

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  • What to do when ending a tenancy

    So you are a tenant and you want to move house, but you are not too sure what to do or how to do it. That is what your Ray White Rotorua property manager is here for, to help and advise you on the correct processes to follow.

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  • How Property Managers Serve as Essential Partners for Tenants and Landlords

    Welcome to an inside look at how a Property Manager can transform the rental experience for tenants and property owners alike. Whether you’re renting for the first time, a seasoned tenant, or a landlord considering property management services, understanding the multifaceted role of a Property Manager is crucial to making … Read more

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  • The Benefits of Hiring a Property Manager

    Being a property owner and renting out properties is a professional business which is why the benefits of hiring a property manager can significantly outweigh management fees, providing landlords with peace of mind that their property is in experienced hands. Read more below to learn about the benefits of engaging … Read more

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  • Rental yield and how to work it out

    It may seem a simple task, but working out the potential rental returns on an investment property requires doing a bit of homework, and is more than a simple calculation. Here are a couple of things to consider when working out your sums. As you would expect, every property investor … Read more

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