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Spring brings surge in sales
Housing

Spring brings surge in sales

Falling interest rates and higher inventory are drawing more buyers back, with October sales up 20% nationally, REINZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 17th Nov 2024
First OCR drop in four years has immediate impact
Real estate

First OCR drop in four years has immediate impact

Buyer enquiries jumped 8.5% in the fortnight after the Reserve Bank’s cut, as more Kiwis moved into the market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
10 things to know about the property market right now
Real estate

10 things to know about the property market right now

Buyers are still active, but high mortgage rates and new debt limits are making deals harder to close across the housing market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
REINZ calls for greater regulation for property managers
Housing

REINZ calls for greater regulation for property managers

More than 5,000 residential property managers in New Zealand could soon face minimum standards under a bill backed by REINZ.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Certainty breeds confidence
Housing

Certainty breeds confidence

More vendors returned to the market in November as government and OCR certainty lifted buyer confidence and steadied asking prices.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Dec 2023

Global Stories

Property stories

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management
Construction

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to enhance risk management for property owners and insurers, integrating cloud-based DCIM with digital expertise for better outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
IDeaS releases G3 RMS Portfolio Navigator for multi-property revenue management
Physical Security

IDeaS releases G3 RMS Portfolio Navigator for multi-property revenue management

IDeaS unveils the G3 RMS Portfolio Navigator, an innovative tool aiming to redefine large-scale revenue management, giving multi-property hospitality leaders the power to manage revenue strategies with confidence and consistency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Motorola Solutions acquires IPVideo for enhanced safety security tech
Physical Security

Motorola Solutions acquires IPVideo for enhanced safety security tech

Motorola Solutions acquires IPVideo, NY-based firm behind the HALO Smart Sensor, enhancing safety and security tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Property stories

Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
Software-as-a-Service

Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors

Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
NAB launches Portal Pay to streamline property payments
Fintech

NAB launches Portal Pay to streamline property payments

NAB launches Portal Pay, a digital-first platform that streamlines property payments, ensures real-time transfers, and eases administrative burdens for buyers and agents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Sunway partners with Rimini Street for digital transformation
Construction

Sunway partners with Rimini Street for digital transformation

Sunway Group partners with Rimini Street to bolster digital transformation, saving costs and driving AI and customer experience innovations for strategic growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
ASK Partners reaches £45m milestone with unique property platform
Physical Security

ASK Partners reaches £45m milestone with unique property platform

ASK Partners has facilitated over £45m in exchanges through its unique secondary market platform for high-net-worth property investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Google for Investing - InvestmentMarkets launches in Australia
Physical Security

Google for Investing - InvestmentMarkets launches in Australia

InvestmentMarkets, dubbed as the - Google for Investing, is set to democratise fund management in Australia, offering access to diverse asset classes and investment opportunities for both retail and wholesale investors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth
Physical Security

Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth

Australian proptech start-up 'FLK it over' capitalises on $2.5 million funding boost to fuel rapid growth, aiming to streamline the tenant signing process for real estate agents and diversify services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
ConnectID & RentBetter partnership enhances Australia's rental industry
Fintech

ConnectID & RentBetter partnership enhances Australia's rental industry

Australian Payments Plus' initiative, ConnectID, teams up with property management platform, RentBetter, aiming to boost privacy, and control for rental agents and tenants amid Australia's rental crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Relevance AI secures AU$15M for AI workforce expansion
EduTech

Relevance AI secures AU$15M for AI workforce expansion

Relevance AI bags AU$15M in Series A funding to help businesses build and democratise AI workforces across the globe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023