Back-to-back REINZ National Auctioneering Champion strengthens auction strategy across Auckland CBD and city fringe Ray White Auckland Central has strengthened its auction capability with the appointment of Robert Tulp as Head of Auctions and Campaign Performance across Ray White A T Realty Group. Working exclusively within the group, Tulp will support agents across Auckland Central … […]
What’s Happening in the Auckland CBD Apartment Market? The Auckland Central property market has experienced notable changes over the past two years, particularly across the CBD apartment sector. While demand remains present, buyer behaviour has shifted, creating a more strategic and price-sensitive environment for both sellers and investors. Recent internal analysis of settled sales across … […]
They Can’t All Be Wrong “First, let me wish all of our loyal followers, clients, and customers a strong start to what is shaping up to be a very positive 2026,” says Tom Rawson, Director of A T Realty Group. “The year has opened with a wave of optimism from a broad range of credible … […]
We’re Ready “The signs are looking good for 2026 – the Year of the Horse,” says Tom Rawson, Director of A T Realty Group. Quoting leading economist Tony Alexander in the NZ Herald OneRoof (10 December): “A further factor in play here in New Zealand is the growing list of indicators showing that the economy … […]
Good News Is Gaining Credibility “There is a growing confidence that the property market (and the wider economy) is beginning to improve,” says Tom Rawson, Director of A T Realty Group. “We’re seeing encouraging signals from multiple independent sources.” Market Confidence Building The latest REINZ October Report reinforces this sentiment: Market confidence and positivity are … […]
That was good news… and there’s more to come. On 8 October 2025, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) delivered a welcome boost to the housing market, cutting the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5%. With another review due on 26 November, Daniel Horrobin, Director of City Realty Group, says: … […]
Not Out of the Woods Yet, But Signs of Optimism Emerging in Property Market Auckland, September 2025 – The latest data and market insights suggest that while challenges remain, there are encouraging signs of renewed momentum in the New Zealand property market. An extract from the REINZ Property Report (September) highlights the cautious but shifting … […]
How Low Can It Go? The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) on 20 August from 3.25% to 3%. This marks a 2.5 percentage point drop since the easing cycle began exactly a year ago. In May, the bank anticipated the OCR would bottom out at 2.9% in 2026. It has now revised … […]
Pause For Breath The Reserve Bank of New Zealand held the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 3.25% on 9 July, as widely expected. According to Interest.co.nz, the Monetary Policy Committee opted to pause while it assessed persistent inflation pressures and the pace of the country’s economic recovery. While a rate cut was discussed, the consensus … […]
Cause for Optimism Despite ongoing uncertainty globally, positive momentum is returning to New Zealand’s property sector — and the signs are encouraging. “Despite the chaos playing out internationally, we’re seeing strong indicators of renewed confidence at home,” says Daniel Horrobin, Director of City Realty Group. “There’s a noticeable shift — both in buyer sentiment and … […]