At this time of the year for the last two years, many economists and real estate commentators have been predicting ‘better things’ to come in the following year. And by ‘better things’ in the property market we mean increases in property prices (along with increased sales volume and shorter days
Sabine Davison is an award-winning real estate professional with over two decades of experience across New Zealand. As General Manager of NZSIR in the central North Island, she leads strategy and growth while driving excellence in sales, coaching, and auctioneering. Premium real estate is often reduced to a price bracket.
In the real estate industry we like to comment in a positive way about the market. We want to give confidence to our sellers that they will achieve great prices for their homes. Being a premium brand, we at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, temper this with a realistic and
“… over the last 18 months, house prices have gone nowhere. That will change next year. Interest rate cuts will fuel confidence, and confidence will generate activity.” Jarrod Kerr, Kiwibank Chief Economist This bold statement from Kiwibank’s Chief Economist signals positive sentiment for the property market in 2025. Kerr is
Chelsea Kennedy, Napier Sales Manager for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty (NZSIR), provides her insights into the Hawke’s Bay residential property market and the traditional spring selling season. Currently, the Hawke’s Bay property market is experiencing an increase in listings (35.6% increase year on year), presenting the highest number of
Our Napier and Havelock North teams are feeling good, armed with knowledge, skills, and terrific marketing tools they are performing really well in a property market that is active and transacting an increasing number of properties. But you won’t read that in the media. I can bet you a dollar
