The Roof Over Your Head Can Be Yours Right Now

  The exteriors of most homes are now complete, and interior finishing is well underway.

As we move into autumn here in the Hutt Valley, the cooler weather hasn’t cooled the property market.

The latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) for February 2025 indicate growing stability in the…

A time for exciting opportunities Across New Zealand, sales were up 17.

As we reflect on December 2024, the New Zealand property market wrapped up the year with a quiet month, typical…

61 Hyde Street is really coming along nicely with the framing, landscaping & kitchen fit outs all recently completed.

Across the development the scaffolding has come down and exterior cladding is now complete.

A Season of Opportunity Summer has nearly arrived in New Zealand, bringing with it a renewed sense of optimism in the…

Positive momentum builds in property market as cash rate drops.

Stability amidst change: Lower Hutt's Property Market Insights   Lower Hutt’s property market experienced a slight decline last month, reflecting both local…

Framing on the Rise! The framing is now taking shape, defining the future look of this home.

Exterior Cladding, Interior Linings, and Final Touches! Progress across the development is moving smoothly, with exterior cladding and interior work well…

Exciting news to share! These stunning 4-bedroom homes are now available and ready for you to move in! Spacious, sun-filled,…

Signs of Growth in the Market as Spring Arrives The August Real Estate market has brought an additional wave of buyer…

  We are pleased to announce that all homes in the van Baarle Place development are now completed.

  All four homes are now complete, and with titles issued, they are ready for our new and potential buyers to…

Manapouri Grove: The Homes Everyone Wants!   It's incredible to see how fast these homes are selling! 🏠 At Manapouri Grove, the…

With Expected Rate Drops Near – It's Time for a Spring Clean   Recent CPI inflation data from Stats New Zealand shows…

Construction at this subdivision is progressing rapidly, with all the new designs and layouts coming to life beautifully.

June has been a steady month for new listings, with a 0.3% increase of properties that have come on the market compared to this time last year.

As the Hutt Valley property market approaches the typically slower winter months, now is an ideal time to assess your situation and set your property goals for 2024 and the future.

This development is coming to life! The exterior cladding is completed on most homes.

Discover your perfect new home at these spacious 4-bedroom residences, designed to fulfill everyone's dreams.

The Rise of Stokes Valley: Getting insights from Team O’Flaherty    Stokes Valley, once a modest suburb, has seen remarkable growth and…

Wellington is leading the charge in first home buyer activity despite the region's robust property prices, as revealed by CoreLogic's…

  We are delighted to share the fantastic news that the earthworks for the site have been successfully completed! With this…

n the realm of real estate, the only constant is change. Nowhere is this truer than in Lower Hutt, where the market seems to sway like a pendulum, influenced by a myriad of factors.

Exciting news from Awatea Escape! We're thrilled to announce the availability of three brand-new homes for sale, ready to welcome…

We are thrilled to announce the release of Manapouri Grove Stage 2! Discover new homes nestled in elevated areas, featuring…

Our Salesperson Kaleb Barton recently conducted an interview with Stuff highlighting Naenae, a suburb in eastern Lower Hutt, as an attractive…

Project Update  We're excited to announce significant progress of 61 Totara Street! Exterior work is complete, and interior construction is progressing smoothly.…

Interest rates, property values, immigration, and a new property cycle all factor into how the market is travelling. Below are 5 top insights and predictions for 2024 to help you get ahead of the market.

For property investors with apartments or units, body corporate fees represent a recurring expense worth understanding.

In the world of Wellington's property market, investors are continually seeking opportunities across the property market.

The month of January typically experiences a slower pace in the real estate market, with sales gaining momentum in February. However, the beginning of this year has shown a notable 4.9% increase in sales compared to the same period last year.

This subdivision is absolutely breathtaking! The houses and structures, now transformed into beautiful homes, create a unique and vibrant community.

Project Update: Parkway Rise Stage 3 Unveiled!   We're thrilled to announce that Parkway Rise Stage 3 is now unveiled and it's…

Progress is evident across all four homes as construction advances swiftly.

Mabel Central embodies a vision tailored for you.

The Hutt River serves as a peaceful reflection of the real estate market's journey in 2023. It has flowed along quite nicely, occasionally picking up pace, and has been far from dull!

With a steady economic climate luring buyers back into the fold and a conclusion to the election, the market is much better than it has been, as seen by the figures from October released by REINZ.

From the day after the election, buyers have come out in force. Multi offers have returned as confidence rises, where first home buyers are keenly wanting to own a home and those who have one are trying to move to a more suitable one.

As we step into the season of Spring, we've observed a slight uptick in the number of new houses entering the market and an increase in sales compared to the previous month.

As Spring Approaches what will the Property Market Bring The real estate landscape in Lower Hutt as Spring approaches is experiencing…

July's winter chill has brought about a notable shift in the Lower Hutt property market. Listing stock has dipped by 29% compared to the same time last year, yet a surge in enthusiastic first home buyers on the lookout for their ideal starter home has emerged.

Property markets move in cycles, ups and downs, ebbs and flows, and the commentary says we are approaching the peak of interest rates, and my internal radar says we are at the bottom of house values

Median house prices across the country continue to drop, with the median sale price in Lower Hutt for December 2022 to February 2023 sitting at $750,000, a decrease of 17% compared to a year ago.

When our property market is in the doldrums it is hard to see how things will change, but if history repeats itself as it has for over a century, prices could go through the roof in the 2030s, and maybe sooner.

At risk of sounding like a know it all, I will say, “I have seen it all before”. Yes, what we are experiencing in this market has happened before, not once but many times. This is how it plays out –

The most positive news for the real estate market this year was last week’s announcement of a fast-track pathway to New Zealand residency.

Over the past few years, the real estate market has primarily favoured the seller. If you were thinking about selling, you could easily find real estate agents who were willing to work with you for practically nothing to secure your listing and sell your home.

Professionals Group recently held the Annual National Sales Awards in Auckland where agents around the country came together to celebrate the success and achievements of the past year;

...since then, interest rates have climbed, and prices have fallen.

Lower Hutt is now seeing a series of apartment developments popping up that are conversions of former office blocks which have been vacant for some time in central Lower Hutt.

Professionals recently held a First Home Buyer’s Seminar at our Cornwall Street office, topics included what products are available to assist with getting on the property ladder.

All buyers have their own opinion on when it is the best time to buy a new home, many saying that winter is not the best time, that spring and early summer is a better time.

The market change has been much faster than most expected but so was the momentum that led up to the present, where prices increased 45% in just two years.

Surprisingly, the hardest time to buy a property is when no one else is, yet when we look back on other quiet markets.

Four months ago, there were 180 homes for sale in Lower Hutt, now there are well over 600.

Keeping your home tidy on a daily basis can be exhausting, especially if you have kids or pets to clean…

New laws that came into effect in 2021 have stirred the pot for New Zealand’s property and rental markets.

Welcome to Mabel Central, a brand new development bringing 43 high-quality townhouses to Levin priced from $550,000.

Set in the heart of Paraparaumu, Awatea Escape is a new development consisting of 38 single level stand-alone homes.

Spring cleaning feels good . . . once it’s finished. But getting there isn’t always so enjoyable.

The property market continued to hit record highs throughout New Zealand in October, based on the latest data released from…

The New Zealand property market has once again shown its persistent strength against Covid-19.

The New Zealand property market proved its strength in August, despite lockdown impacting sales and listing processes nationwide.

When we say no, we are saying yes to something else.

New build tax exemption means new opportunities for investors.

Check out our top tips on selling your home.

Whatever you’re in the market for, our Loan Market mortgage adviser can help you along the way.