Property News & Advice

Here is where you can keep up to date with everything from future prices and mortgage rates, to the latest property hotspots, events and what Ray White are up to in the local community.  Be rest assured that the Ray White team can give you the best property advice possible.

Wellington auctions defy the odds

Ray White in Wellington has defied the odds, achieving a 100 per cent auction clearance rate last week despite the challenging market conditions.  At their auction event on Friday, the team sold eight out of eight properties under auction conditions. ..

Auction confidence rises after OCR hold

With the hold in OCR last week, buyers and sellers continued to gain confidence in the market, with Ray White New Zealand scheduling 290 properties to go under the hammer, up 85.9 per cent year-on-year.  The group recorded an all..

Amy Sheppard’s WHY for the House to House Appeal

Families with a child in hospital travel on average 210km from their house to a Ronald McDonald House (RMHC® New Zealand) for care.    In September 2023 Amy welcomed her gorgeous twins 10 weeks early, leaving her and Dallas facing..

Buyers out in force as auction volumes rise

Buyers continue to be presented with more options in the property market this year, with Ray White New Zealand scheduling 317 auctions last week, up 93.3 per cent compared to the same time last year.  The group recorded an all..

NurtureCloud powers 8,124 appraisals in a day

Ray White’s 14th call-a-thon hit a new level this week with 8,124 appraisals booked across Australasia, 100 per cent powered by NurtureCloud, the group’s cutting edge prop tech platform. Appraisals are the lifeblood of real estate and Ray White holds..

Ray White Canterbury continues bond with rugby community

Ray White Canterbury will remain the principal partner of Canterbury Rugby for another three years, as 24 Ray White offices in the region come together to bring the partnership to life.  Ray White’s relationship with Canterbury Rugby began in 2018..

Auction volumes up ahead of OCR announcement

Ray White New Zealand scheduled a whopping 310 auctions last week, up 101.3 per cent year-on-year, with an all sold clearance rate of 44.7 per cent, up 12.7 per cent compared to the same time last year.  The group saw..

Auction volumes on the rise

Auction volumes are already increasing in 2024, as Ray White New Zealand scheduled 223 auctions last week, up 10.9 per cent on the same time last year.  The group saw an average of 1.9 registered bidders and 1.5 active bidders..

Ray White Next Leaders graduate with ambitious success

Ray White New Zealand formalised its Next Leaders program at the start of 2023 based on the company’s strategic direction, which is to empower the next generation of leaders within Ray White. On that basis, the Next Leaders program was..

Ray White takes over the far north

Ray White continues its growth in the far north of the country as business owner Sean Stratton expands his footprint with the acquisition of multiple offices across the Northland region. Mr Stratton, the owner of Ray White Kaitaia, Doubtless Bay,..

Ray White empowers the next generation of business leaders 

Ray White New Zealand formalised its Next Leaders program at the start of 2023 based on the company’s strategic direction which is to empower the next generation of leaders within Ray White. On this basis, the Next Leaders program was developed specifically..

Ray White kicks off year of auctions with a bang

The weather was hot but the auctions were even hotter in Auckland yesterday, with Ray White New Zealand selling more than $56 million in property under the hammer across two massive auction events.  The group held two massive auction events..

New powerhouse team at Ray White Te Atatu

Renowned real estate agents Crystal McKeown and Antonia Baker have joined forces at Ray White Te Atatu.  Five years ago, Crystal started her real estate career at Ray White Te Atatu.  “I have been in real estate full time for..

Ray White gives back

In its 12th year, Ray White’s Christmas charity campaign ‘A Little Ray of Giving’ looked a little bit different this year. A Little Ray of Giving is the group’s annual Christmas charity initiative, with the primary focus for offices to..

Rupert Kemeys coaches team to national success

Ray White Kemeys Brothers founder Rupert Kemeys coached the Wellington Olympic football team to win the NZFA National Championship, the club’s first championship win.  The team played the grand final match at Mt Smart Stadium on November 26.  Rupert developed..

Auctions strong in lead up to festive season

There was no slowing down for Ray White New Zealand auctions last week, despite spring selling season coming to a close, with the group scheduling 325 properties to go under the hammer, up 53.3 per cent on the same time..

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