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NZ house hunters surprising open home behaviours revealed
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Kiwi house hunters making a near $30,000 a minute decision

A new survey from Trade Me Property's revealed some surprising open home behaviours of Kiwi house hunters.

18 July 2025|2 min read
Modern bedroom with a minimalist design, featuring a grey textured accent wall with vertical lines, a hanging glass pendant light, a wall-mounted reading light, and a dark wooden nightstand with a book. The bed has a grey upholstered headboard and white bedding with a patterned throw pillow.
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How to stage a home for sale on a budget

These tips on staging a home for sale will help you rake in the buyers, even in the slowest of real estate markets.

26 June 2024|7 min read
A home for sale in NZ with a "for sale" sign outside
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4 things to do once your home is on the market

There’s still work to be done once the property is listed.

12 February 2025|4 min read
Money in front of house NZ.
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Property valuations NZ: 6 ways to know a property’s worth

Ranked from least to most accurate

10 October 2024|5 min read

Preparing to sell

Here's what to expect when selling your house in New Zealand.
Selling guide
Selling a house in NZ: A complete guide

Everything you need to know about selling your home in New Zealand, from valuation to settlement.

5 min read
Little girl holds up gold balloons that read 'SOLD' in front of a house
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How to compete in a market crowded with property listings
30 January 2025 | 5 min read
An older, slightly dilapidated home in NZ.
Selling guide
Tips for selling an older home in NZ
4 February 2025 | 5 min read
A view of Wellington showing residential areas, the CBD and the harbour.
Selling guide
Selling a Wellington home in 2025: expert advice
5 February 2025 | 4 min read
First home buyers unpacking a box in their new home.
Selling guide
Selling your first home? Avoid these common mistakes
30 October 2024 | 6 min read

Marketing your property

Real estate agent showing buyers into a home with a for sale sign outside.
Selling guide
How to choose your property sales method

Here are the pros and cons of the 4 main ways to sell a home in NZ

17 December 2024 | 6 min read
A pair of hands opening a brown envelope containing an offer for a property tender sale.
Selling guide
Sale by tender: a NZ homeowner’s guide
11 December 2024 | 4 min read
A home for sale in NZ with a "for sale" sign outside
Selling guide
4 things to do once your home is on the market
12 February 2025 | 4 min read
Welcome matt at entrance to home.
Selling guide
Home staging: A complete guide for sellers
8 December 2024 | 6 min read
A drone photo of a house for sale in New Zealand taken as part of the property marketing strategy.
Selling guide
Devising your property marketing strategy: an overview
8 November 2024 | 4 min read

Property valuation

A house ready to go on the market
Selling guide
What's your home worth?

Find out if your property value matches your expectations

5 min read
A home for sale in NZ with a sale outside it.
Selling guide
Setting a home sale price: how much is your house worth?
4 July 2025 | 5 min read
Real estate agent with seller.
Selling guide
What is an appraisal?
10 October 2024 | 5 min read
Money in front of house NZ.
Selling guide
Property valuations NZ: 6 ways to know a property’s worth
10 October 2024 | 5 min read
White villa blue roof
Buying guide
What is a rateable value in NZ? RVs explained
10 October 2024 | 4 min read

Using an agent

Client and real estate agent
Selling guide
How to choose a real estate agent

It's all about asking the right questions when it comes to choosing the right agent for you.

3 min read
A couple meeting with a real estate agent to sell their home.
Selling guide
First steps when working with an agent: what to expect
23 January 2025 | 4 min read
Couple in NZ having a conversation at home about changing their real estate agent.
Selling guide
Changing real estate agents in NZ: how it works
12 December 2024 | 4 min read
A real estate agent talking to pontential clients about selling a property in NZ.
Selling guide
Sole agency vs general agency agreements: pros and cons
18 December 2024 | 4 min read
Couple decorating their living room
Feature article
How to revive a property that didn’t sell first time around
7 October 2024 | 5 min read

Legal & tax

A real estate agent handing over the keys to a property to its new owners.
Selling guide
What happens next after your home sells?

There will be a final push to get your sale over the finish line.

13 February 2025 | 5 min read
White wooden Auckland property for sale with the sun on it.
Buying guide
What are the changes to the Brightline test, and what will they mean?
20 May 2024 | 7 min read
Cash in hand in front of house.
Feature article
Is there a capital gains tax in NZ?
2 May 2024 | 4 min read
NZD.
Buying guide
Brightline test explained (2024)
10 October 2024 | 5 min read
Lawyer showing document to client.
Buying guide
Conveyancing fees in NZ
29 October 2024 | 3 min read

Latest News

Wellington city aerial
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Wellington rents drop, while national market softens

Rental Price Index - September 2025

22 October 2025

Aerial view of houses in Auckland, New Zealand
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Spring property market blooms as buyer demand surges

Property Pulse Report - September 2025

9 October 2025

West Coast town
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Reserve Bank's 'shock treatment': OCR slashed by 0.5%

OCR updates and insights from Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson.

8 October 2025

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