Real Estate
Community at heart of rural realtor’s success
Guest writerSep 5, 2024
With farming and rugby roots, Karl Davis never imagined that his real estate journey would be an award-winning one.
Southland punching above its weight in dairy farm sales
Gerhard UysAug 23, 2024
Prices have been surprisingly resilient, says Colliers’ director of rural and agribusiness valuation.
Guerin glimpses hints of rural recovery
Hugh StringlemanAug 14, 2024
Southland and nationwide dairy sector looking up but real estate still subdued, says PGW chief executive.
‘Toughest rural real estate market in 30 years’
Annette ScottJul 25, 2024
Real Estate Institute reveals notable decrease in farm sales across the country.
Huge organic dairy operation for sale
Neal WallaceMay 13, 2024
Expressions of interest invited for portfolio of six Southland farms.
‘Near-perfect’ Manawatū dairy farm up for sale
Farmers WeeklyApr 30, 2024
Among other claims to fame, ‘true legacy offering’ was Sam Whitelock’s childhood home.
Farming brothers’ passing brings unique opportunity
Hugh StringlemanApr 12, 2024
Pristine beach frontage, grazing blocks and more for sale at Ngahau Bay.
Far North coastal jewels up for grabs
Hugh StringlemanApr 12, 2024
From beach houses to grazing land and even a small vineyard, there is something for everyone in Mahinepua offering.
Bayleys Country: 25 years of connecting people with property
Guest writerMar 26, 2024
Marking 25 years of Bayleys Country, we look back at its growth into an award-winning rural real estate business.
Land prices are still a political play ball
Gerhard UysFeb 7, 2024
Property expert's view is that the current government's policy around forestry tests is still being framed and that reforms proposed by the previous government will be ignored.
Getting dairy farmers onto the property ladder
Gerhard UysDec 14, 2023
New lease-to-buy model proposed by Property Brokers.
Rural real estate pins hopes on autumn lift
Annette ScottDec 8, 2023
Current market slower than expected for time of year.
Hort, dairy ‘need new finance models’
Gerhard UysNov 29, 2023
As barriers to entry grow along with land value, a rethink about ownership and risk is needed.
Buyer interest builds this side of election uncertainty
Neal WallaceOct 31, 2023
Good volume of property available as spring freshens real estate market.
Dairy farm values firm despite fewer sales
Farmers WeeklyOct 10, 2023
Compliant farms achieving higher sale prices.
Market uncertainty cools farm sales
Annette ScottOct 4, 2023
Sales in the three months to August were down 21% compared to the same period last year.
Doing due diligence: things to consider before buying a farm
Charlie WilliamsonJun 7, 2023
An expert in rural real estate shares his top tips for first-time farm buyers.
Call to make getting farmers on land a priority
Annette ScottJun 1, 2023
Rural property market half as active as this time last year.
Canterbury farm sales down on last year
Annette ScottApr 6, 2023
Canterbury rural sales of land 20ha and more are back one-third at 75 sales for the season, on last year’s sales of 109.
Horticulture farm sale values fall 30% in 12 months
Gerald PiddockMar 30, 2023
Median price per hectare on sales of other farm types over the past year all showed increases.
NZ Rural Land broaden scope to offshore investors
Farmers WeeklyMar 20, 2023
NZ Rural Land is eyeing European investors to make up rights issue shortfall.
NZ Rural Land seeks more share equity
Hugh StringlemanMar 2, 2023
Capital raising round to help buy $64m of forestry land in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Farm sales feel chill of economic headwinds
Gerald PiddockJan 27, 2023
Prices fall, and so do number of properties sold.
Farm sales take a hit amid economic gloom
Annette ScottDec 15, 2022
Some regions are selling half as many properties as the same time last year.
Farmer spirits crushed by red tape – BLNZ
Craig PageDec 13, 2022
Report says people are opting to sell up rather than struggle on.
Farm listings surge as tensions rise in rural sector
Gerald PiddockNov 30, 2022
Real Estate Institute of NZ flags concerning trends.
Voice of rural real estate signs off
Gerald PiddockOct 4, 2022
Brian Peacocke is stepping down as REINZ rural spokesperson.
Record price for high country station
Farmers WeeklySep 21, 2022
Halfway Bay Station on Lake Wakatipu sold to investors
New foreign forestry rules ‘not much of a barrier’
Neal WallaceSep 7, 2022
‘Benefit to NZ’ test won’t halt purchase of farms for forestry, says BLNZ.
Tighter rules for foreign forestry sales
Neal WallaceSep 2, 2022
Would-be purchasers must show benefit to New Zealand.
Both arms of Allied Farmers trade well
Hugh StringlemanSep 1, 2022
Land and livestock subsidiaries return almost equal contributions.
NZL records nearly $40m net profit after tax
Hugh StringlemanAug 30, 2022
The net asset value of the company’s shares has risen to $1.65.
Two more big farms for NZ Rural Land
Hugh StringlemanJun 13, 2022
New Zealand Rural Land Company (NZL) is raising more share equity to purchase two large Southland dairy farms…
Stricter foreign investment rules met with cautious optimism
Neal WallaceFeb 24, 2022
Changes to rules that allow foreign investors to buy farmland for conversion to forestry, will affect about 20% of property purchases, a recent study shows.
Renewed confidence in rural real estate
Farmers WeeklyFeb 1, 2022
STRONG dairy farm sales activity in the second half of last year shows renewed confidence in the national dairy market as the sector moves into 2022, Colliers national director of rural & agribusiness James Nilsson says.
Commodity prices drive down farm sales
Colin WilliscroftJan 27, 2022
Landowners wanting to capitalise on high commodity prices are likely to be behind a drop of almost 50% in farm sales for the three months ended December than for the same period a year before, Real Estate Institute of NZ rural spokesperson Brian Peacocke says.