Some auctions see top results despite wet weather
Ray White scheduled 114 properties to go under the hammer last week, while school holidays and terrible weather led to a lower clearance rate of 36.1 per cent.
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Developers eye quality blocks at auction
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 130 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 56.3 per cent.
Motivated buyers bring competition to auctions
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 140 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 51 per cent.
Strong, consistent results at Ray White auctions
Ray White New Zealand’s auctions are still showing signs of strength, with a clearance rate of 50.5 per cent last week, up 12.23 per cent year-on-year.
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New CVs add “layer of intrigue” to last week’s auctions
Ray White New Zealand’s auctions continue to show strength despite the winter market, with the group scheduling 148 properties to go under the hammer last week, up 21.3 per cent year-on-year.
Winter Selling Tips
Selling Your Home in Winter? Here’s How to Prepare for Success When it comes to selling a home, most people assume Spring and Summer are the only real contenders. But don’t be too quick to write off Winter. Research from Swinburne University of Technology found that properties sold in early … Read more
Rate cut welcome news for property market
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has announced a 0.5 per cent rate cut, which is set to instil further confidence in the property market as we head into 2025. Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee said this third cut was good news for the real estate sector and the … Read more
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Business Planning Day with Michael Sheargold
The Ray White Takanini & Karaka teams had an exciting day on 29 February as they were whisked away on a bus to attend their annual business planning day. Not only would they be participating in the planning session, but they would also have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements … Read more
Goverment supports energy-saving households
Households can apply for energy-saving support Consumers can once again apply for a government program aimed at supporting households experiencing energy hardship. The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) has opened the latest funding round of the Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) program. Up to $2.95 million … Read more
Winter Holiday Travelling
Long-time Jammie Army Squad returned for 2023
Ray White Takanini and Karaka are supporting Middlemore’s Jammies for June initiative for the eight consecutive year! “ Giving back to our community, especially the vulnerable South Auckland kids by providing a new pair of winter pyjamas remains the highlight of the year for us as a team” said Mr Peter … Read more
Supporting vulnerable South Auckland families
Ray White Takanini and Karaka help support vulnerable South Auckland families Ray White Takanini and Karaka have teamed up with the Middlemore Foundation for the seventh year in a row to help support vulnerable families in South Auckland. The offices usually support the Middlemore Foundation’s Jammies in June initiative, … Read more
