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July 2023 Market News

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

Trends we are noticing are:

  • Sales counts in many parts of the country are increasing.
  • Strong demand from buyers out ahead of this year’s election.

REINZ Chief Executive Jen Baird says July tends to be a slower month for the …

June 2023 Market News

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Trends we are noticing are:

  • Notable increase in sales compared to June 2022
  • First home buyer activity increasing

“Compared to June 2022, this month has shown a notable increase in sales. The total number of properties sold across New Zealand …

May 2023 Market News

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

Trends we are noticing are:

  • First home buyers are returning to the market
  • Motivated sellers are meeting the market

“Easing of loan-to-value restrictions, commentary around peak inflation and a renewed confidence is seeing more first home buyers seek out opportunities”…

April 2023 Market News

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Trends we are noticing are:

  • Buyers are returning to the market
  • Motivated sellers are meeting the market

“Salespeople across the country are reporting glimpses of green shoots in the market this month as first home buyers show more interest after …

March 2023 Market News

Monday, April 17th, 2023

Trends we are noticing are:

  • Owner occupiers are using this market to buy and sell simultaneously
  • Motivated sellers are meeting the market

“Across Timaru, Ashburton, and Christchurch owner occupiers were most active. Attendance at open homes picked up for properties …

February 2023 Market News

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Trends we are noticing are:

  • Sellers meeting the market
  • Buyers are taking more time
  • Properties on the market for longer

“Even though new listings are down as communities respond to the weather and the anticipation of economic adjustments ahead, inventory …

January 2023 Market News

Tuesday, February 14th, 2023

Trends we are noticing are:

  • More owner occupiers than investors
  • Properties are staying on the market for longer
  • More negotiation happening

“January 2023 figures show house prices have declined but at a slower rate than seen previously.”

“High interest rates, …

December Market News

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Trends we are noticing are:

  • Most sellers are meeting the market
  • Properties are staying on the market for longer
  • Buyers are taking their time

“Prices continue to ease but the pace of the decline is slower, and the market has …

November Market News

Monday, December 12th, 2022

Trends we are noticing are:

  • Uncertainty in the markets from both sellers and buyers
  • Further rate and inflation increases predicted
  • Buyers remain hesitant

“When looking at the November figures, we’re comparing a market at its peak with one that has …

Druker House | Architect Margaret S. Munro

Monday, December 5th, 2022


439 Papanui road in 1960 (left) and 2022 (right)

History of 439 Papanui Road and the architect behind it.

Margaret Staples Munro (Hamilton), a female Christchurch architect, created the Georgian-inspired brick house for Dr. Jane Druker in 1960. The house …