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Seven Marlin Waters homes head to auction

Seven move-in-ready waterfront homes at Marlin Waters in Whitianga will be offered individually at auction on 26 November.

Waterfront market has depth

Waterfront property continues to outperform across New Zealand, where strong demand and limited supply continue to create new opportunities.

Bay of Islands waterfront peninsula estate

Ten hectares, a private beach, exceptional architecture and one of the Bay of Islands’ most commanding waterfront positions, just three kilometres from Russell.

Photo credit: Joshua McCormack
Driving ocean change forward

Live Ocean advances ocean conservation in New Zealand through science, advocacy and action on bottom trawling, kelp forests and seabirds.

Luxury at the water’s edge

Privacy, prestige and scarcity continue to drive demand for New Zealand luxury waterfront property, attracting both local and international buyers.

Trans-Tasman rising tide

Favourable exchange rates, lifestyle value and accessibility are driving Australian interest in New Zealand waterfront property.

Grand Designs Earthship home for sale

Earthship Te Timatanga at 189 Puketui Valley Road, Hikuai, is a four-bedroom sustainable home featured on Grand Designs New Zealand.

New Zealand’s residential market update October 2026

New Zealand’s housing market remained steady in September, with prices moving sideways and sales activity slightly softer. As supply stays elevated and the election nears, we expect broadly neutral conditions through the rest of 2026.

Selling the water: playground or prestige?

Waterfront property may share one defining feature, but it is not promoted through one standard story. Our analysis of more than 2,500 New Zealand residential listings identified five recurring waterfront frames...

Homes for sale: Where stock has grown the most

New Zealand’s housing supply has risen 45% in three years, but trends vary by district. Explore where housing stock is increasing and where supply is tightening.

Videography in 'reel' estate. Is it worth it?

There was a time when property marketing started and ended with a well-shot set of still photographs, a floorplan and a signboard out front.

Retreat offers rare slice of Central Otago living

An expansive private retreat surrounded by vineyards and mountains has come to market in Gibbston, offering a rare combination of substantial living, privacy and an established connection to one of Central Otago’s most celebrated wine regions.

Sky and land secured in Poolburn seclusion

A piece of Otago’s vast expanse of sky and land is up for offers to purchase as a special retreat or investment opportunity, where privacy and seclusion are guaranteed.

Make your property stand out this selling season

Spring has long held the title of property’s prime selling season. Gardens come back to life, daylight stretches into the evening, and homes generally look their best.

What the latest OCR hike means for property | Bayleys

New Zealand homeowners hoping the era of rising interest rates was a thing of the past have been given another reminder that the economic recovery rarely travels in a straight line.

What elections really mean for buyers and sellers | Bayleys

Tax settings and the cost of living are competing for voters’ attention, while buyers and sellers are left wondering whether a change of government could also change the trajectory of the property market.

Canterbury student housing draws investors

A new purpose-built student village in Christchurch offers investors access to one of the country’s fastest-growing tertiary populations, with projected gross returns of up to six percent and a headlease arrangement covering the first two academic years.

Election impact? Market holding steady so far…

New Zealand’s housing market is showing little sign of an election slowdown in 2026, with sales activity broadly steady and buyers remaining active.

New Zealand’s residential market update September 2026

New Zealand’s housing market remains broadly neutral, with high supply limiting price growth and the South Island continuing to outperform the North Island.

Your guide to funding a first-home deposit

For many New Zealanders, buying a first home begins long before the open homes and property searches.

Seven Marlin Waters homes head to auction

Seven move-in-ready waterfront homes at Marlin Waters in Whitianga will be offered individually at auction on 26 November.

Waterfront market has depth

Waterfront property continues to outperform across New Zealand, where strong demand and limited supply continue to create new opportunities.

Bay of Islands waterfront peninsula estate

Ten hectares, a private beach, exceptional architecture and one of the Bay of Islands’ most commanding waterfront positions, just three kilometres from Russell.

Photo credit: Joshua McCormack
Driving ocean change forward

Live Ocean advances ocean conservation in New Zealand through science, advocacy and action on bottom trawling, kelp forests and seabirds.

Luxury at the water’s edge

Privacy, prestige and scarcity continue to drive demand for New Zealand luxury waterfront property, attracting both local and international buyers.

Trans-Tasman rising tide

Favourable exchange rates, lifestyle value and accessibility are driving Australian interest in New Zealand waterfront property.

Grand Designs Earthship home for sale

Earthship Te Timatanga at 189 Puketui Valley Road, Hikuai, is a four-bedroom sustainable home featured on Grand Designs New Zealand.

New Zealand’s residential market update October 2026

New Zealand’s housing market remained steady in September, with prices moving sideways and sales activity slightly softer. As supply stays elevated and the election nears, we expect broadly neutral conditions through the rest of 2026.

Selling the water: playground or prestige?

Waterfront property may share one defining feature, but it is not promoted through one standard story. Our analysis of more than 2,500 New Zealand residential listings identified five recurring waterfront frames...

Homes for sale: Where stock has grown the most

New Zealand’s housing supply has risen 45% in three years, but trends vary by district. Explore where housing stock is increasing and where supply is tightening.

Videography in 'reel' estate. Is it worth it?

There was a time when property marketing started and ended with a well-shot set of still photographs, a floorplan and a signboard out front.

Retreat offers rare slice of Central Otago living

An expansive private retreat surrounded by vineyards and mountains has come to market in Gibbston, offering a rare combination of substantial living, privacy and an established connection to one of Central Otago’s most celebrated wine regions.

Sky and land secured in Poolburn seclusion

A piece of Otago’s vast expanse of sky and land is up for offers to purchase as a special retreat or investment opportunity, where privacy and seclusion are guaranteed.

Make your property stand out this selling season

Spring has long held the title of property’s prime selling season. Gardens come back to life, daylight stretches into the evening, and homes generally look their best.

What the latest OCR hike means for property | Bayleys

New Zealand homeowners hoping the era of rising interest rates was a thing of the past have been given another reminder that the economic recovery rarely travels in a straight line.

What elections really mean for buyers and sellers | Bayleys

Tax settings and the cost of living are competing for voters’ attention, while buyers and sellers are left wondering whether a change of government could also change the trajectory of the property market.

Canterbury student housing draws investors

A new purpose-built student village in Christchurch offers investors access to one of the country’s fastest-growing tertiary populations, with projected gross returns of up to six percent and a headlease arrangement covering the first two academic years.

Election impact? Market holding steady so far…

New Zealand’s housing market is showing little sign of an election slowdown in 2026, with sales activity broadly steady and buyers remaining active.

New Zealand’s residential market update September 2026

New Zealand’s housing market remains broadly neutral, with high supply limiting price growth and the South Island continuing to outperform the North Island.

Your guide to funding a first-home deposit

For many New Zealanders, buying a first home begins long before the open homes and property searches.

Seven Marlin Waters homes head to auction

Seven move-in-ready waterfront homes at Marlin Waters in Whitianga will be offered individually at auction on 26 November.

Waterfront market has depth

Waterfront property continues to outperform across New Zealand, where strong demand and limited supply continue to create new opportunities.

Bay of Islands waterfront peninsula estate

Ten hectares, a private beach, exceptional architecture and one of the Bay of Islands’ most commanding waterfront positions, just three kilometres from Russell.

Photo credit: Joshua McCormack
Driving ocean change forward

Live Ocean advances ocean conservation in New Zealand through science, advocacy and action on bottom trawling, kelp forests and seabirds.

Luxury at the water’s edge

Privacy, prestige and scarcity continue to drive demand for New Zealand luxury waterfront property, attracting both local and international buyers.

Trans-Tasman rising tide

Favourable exchange rates, lifestyle value and accessibility are driving Australian interest in New Zealand waterfront property.

Grand Designs Earthship home for sale

Earthship Te Timatanga at 189 Puketui Valley Road, Hikuai, is a four-bedroom sustainable home featured on Grand Designs New Zealand.

New Zealand’s residential market update October 2026

New Zealand’s housing market remained steady in September, with prices moving sideways and sales activity slightly softer. As supply stays elevated and the election nears, we expect broadly neutral conditions through the rest of 2026.

Selling the water: playground or prestige?

Waterfront property may share one defining feature, but it is not promoted through one standard story. Our analysis of more than 2,500 New Zealand residential listings identified five recurring waterfront frames...

Homes for sale: Where stock has grown the most

New Zealand’s housing supply has risen 45% in three years, but trends vary by district. Explore where housing stock is increasing and where supply is tightening.

Videography in 'reel' estate. Is it worth it?

There was a time when property marketing started and ended with a well-shot set of still photographs, a floorplan and a signboard out front.

Retreat offers rare slice of Central Otago living

An expansive private retreat surrounded by vineyards and mountains has come to market in Gibbston, offering a rare combination of substantial living, privacy and an established connection to one of Central Otago’s most celebrated wine regions.

Sky and land secured in Poolburn seclusion

A piece of Otago’s vast expanse of sky and land is up for offers to purchase as a special retreat or investment opportunity, where privacy and seclusion are guaranteed.

Make your property stand out this selling season

Spring has long held the title of property’s prime selling season. Gardens come back to life, daylight stretches into the evening, and homes generally look their best.

What the latest OCR hike means for property | Bayleys

New Zealand homeowners hoping the era of rising interest rates was a thing of the past have been given another reminder that the economic recovery rarely travels in a straight line.

What elections really mean for buyers and sellers | Bayleys

Tax settings and the cost of living are competing for voters’ attention, while buyers and sellers are left wondering whether a change of government could also change the trajectory of the property market.

Canterbury student housing draws investors

A new purpose-built student village in Christchurch offers investors access to one of the country’s fastest-growing tertiary populations, with projected gross returns of up to six percent and a headlease arrangement covering the first two academic years.

Election impact? Market holding steady so far…

New Zealand’s housing market is showing little sign of an election slowdown in 2026, with sales activity broadly steady and buyers remaining active.

New Zealand’s residential market update September 2026

New Zealand’s housing market remains broadly neutral, with high supply limiting price growth and the South Island continuing to outperform the North Island.

Your guide to funding a first-home deposit

For many New Zealanders, buying a first home begins long before the open homes and property searches.

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