Waikato property news


Coromandel baches for under $1m - entry-level holiday homes dropping in price
Why now could be the best time to buy in the holiday town, say agents.

Traitors NZ star selling her home to chase acting dream overseas
Former cop says letting go was a hard decision to make.

Empty field could be worth mega millions in Kāinga Ora sell-off
Is the Government sitting on a goldmine?

Auction record smashed: Local family wins bid battle for star home
Japanese-themed property has won several awards and has been profiled in countless mags.

Winner of auction slog ends up with a rundown bungalow - now what?
Property sells for bargain price but buyer unsure what to do next.

‘Oh my God, this is like Dubai coming to NZ’ - 300 enquiries a week for new suburb
Kiwis "living in exotic locations" show interest in neighbourhood built on ex-sand quarry.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

‘Everything is a bit nuts’ - Cheap homes scooped up within days
Homes in the sub-$800,000 price bracket are proving popular with first-time buyers.

NZ’s most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Mansion fans and bargain hunters should check out these addresses.

Homeowners snap up nearby house for $4.15m after heated auction
Waterfront homes in Taupō’s most expensive suburb are in high demand.

‘She’s been looking after me’ - Spirit of late mum guided stressed couple to $30,000 win
Live Free winners finally catch a break.

‘Way, way cheaper’ than the rest: Farming town that’s a magnet for first-home buyers
“That price point is getting harder and harder to find."

$10m up for grabs: Three star homes hit the market at the same time
"They don't want off the shelf… They want what somebody else doesn’t have."

Star architect’s one and only Coromandel bach for sale for first time
Striking holiday home has been enjoyed by three generations of the same family.

Luxury lodge loved by Sir Peter Jackson and Rings fans looking for $5m-plus
Other famous guests include the "foul-mouthed" star of Succession.

Frenzy for ‘cheapest’ house - buy the land, get the dump for free
The price indication for the deceased estate is “better than $200,000”.

‘Crazy and unreal’: Bach bought for $300K sells for more than $2m
Buyer response had been "nothing short of phenomenal", says agent.
Property news around NZ

‘Go Waingaro Go’ - Water park with chequered history up for grabs
Owners are retiring after more than 30 years.

Zen-sational sale! Japanese-themed house snapped up by out-of-town buyer
Sale price well above the property's $780,000 RV.

Faded photo drums up $2.9m for classic Kiwi bach
Buyers loved the retro vibe of Matarangi beach house, says agent.

‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sum
Beach town starting to feel the heat.

NZ’s top 60 real estate agents revealed - return of the super-listers
Agents keep setting records despite the downturn.

Young Auckland family snaps up iconic turret house for record-breaking sum
Historic Te Awamutu home had been restored to its former glory.