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New legislation enables Kiwis to build granny flats up to 70 square metres without full consent, providing affordable living options for homeowners and renters.

A comprehensive review of New Zealand’s 2025 housing market, covering prices, sales, rents, regional trends and the impact of interest rates, with LJ Hooker’s outlook for 2026.

LJ Hooker Ponsonby expands its reach in Auckland's northern corridor, enhancing real estate services with new offices in Warkworth, Kaiwaka and Leigh.

New pet bond rules in New Zealand balance interests of landlords and tenants, providing structure for pet-related concerns and enhancing rental opportunities for pet owners.

The Reserve Bank cuts the OCR to 2.25%, boosting buyer confidence and housing activity. Lower rates, strong first-home buyer demand and easing lending settings signal favourable market conditions.

A 0.5% OCR cut to 2.5% is set to reignite buyer confidence across New Zealand. LJ Hooker’s Mathew Tiller says with lending rates at their lowest in three years, it’s a prime time for first-home buyers and upsizers to act.

From different career paths to successful business ownership, Richard Thompson and Renee Smith have grown LJ Hooker Property Management Dunedin into one of the city’s leading teams.

First-home buyers have their best chance in years to get on the property ladder, with deposits stretching further, more listings on the market and easing interest rates creating ideal buying conditions.

The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate to 3.0%, easing borrowing costs as housing market activity accelerates. LJ Hooker’s Mathew Tiller says lower rates, easing inflation, and stronger sales are set to fuel confidence through spring.