Auckland Central was ranked 7th in OneRoof’s “Hot 100 Suburbs to Watch in 2025,” celebrated for its unmatched mix of city vibrancy, lifestyle amenities, and investment promise. Our central suburb is cherished for its lively arts scene, shopping, dining, and proximity to the waterfront, providing residents with a unique blend … Read more
OCR Driving Activity Director of City Realty Group, Daniel Horrobin: “The October 9 cut in the OCR by a further 50 basis points has driven a further surge in market activity across the country.” “Our Ray White Corporate office reports the number of sales completed across the group was 30.2% … Read more
Casey Chen, one of Ray White Auckland Central’s top salespeople, has been driving impressive sales for the Proxima Residences at 47 Randolph Street, Eden Terrace. Within a few months, Casey has successfully sold 10 apartments in the modern nine-storey complex, helping to make Proxima one of Auckland’s most desirable new … Read more
We’re Holding Our Collective Breath Director of City Realty Group, Daniel Horrobin says: “There are sufficient positive indicators now to instil confidence the market generally is gaining momentum, but still we hold our breath”. Our very own Loan Market partner Jamie Maclennan remarks “As last month’s cut in the official … Read more
City Realty Group is proud to announce the outstanding performance of Cameron Brain, our auction manager, at the recent Ray White Auctioneer Championships held at Ray White Head Office in Auckland. This event showcased the best real estate auctioneers in New Zealand, and Cameron’s success further solidifies his position as … Read more
Ray White Auckland Central has been recognized as the Top 8 office nationwide at the prestigious annual Ray White Awards, marking a significant achievement in the real estate industry. This recognition underscores the team’s commitment to delivering outstanding real estate services and achieving exceptional sales results for clients. Specializing in … Read more
When A Little Goes A Long Way What we are referring to is, of course, the 14 August announcement by the Reserve Bank that the Official Cash Rate was being trimmed by .25 basis points down to 5.25, the first cut since March 2020. Director of City Realty Group, Daniel … Read more
Is That Optimism In The Air ? Economic analyst and commentator Tony Alexander, 4 July: “The chances of interest rates being cut by the Reserve Bank before Christmas keep increasing.” In his latest agent survey Alexander reports: “Whereas a month ago only 1% of agents said buyers were displaying FOMO … Read more
Steady As She Goes Is Order Of The Day July 1, 2024 – a big day for the housing market. The bright-line test has been scaled back from 10 years to two years, the loan-to-value ratio (LVR) rules have been loosened, and the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) caps came into force. … Read more
Chaos Reigns – Or Does It ? OCR steady, First Home Buyers Grant gone, brightline test back to square one, investor interest deductibility reinstated, debt to income ratios start 1 July, LVR’s, job losses, the Budget, the cost of living, not to mention protest marches ………………………….. From The New Zealand … Read more