Property Brokers

25/09/2026

Head Office is cranking it up for The Rock 2000 countdown! 🤘🎸

Who’s taking out #1? 👀🔥

23/09/2026

🏡 Rental affordability is easing, but the story looks different from region to region.

Nationally, the rent-to-income measure has improved from 44% to 40% over the past year, with rising earnings and relatively steady rents helping to ease pressure. But regional differences tell a much bigger story.

Read the full blog here 👇

Is renting becoming more affordable in New Zealand? Explore the latest regional data on rents, earnings and rental affordability across NZ.

15/09/2026

Tonight’s the night! 🏆

We’re proud to have an incredible line-up of PB people, teams and offices named as finalists in the 2026 The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Awards for Excellence.

A huge congratulations to our finalists:

⭐ Chris Murdoch, Individual Rural Salesperson of the Year
⭐ David Faulkner, Outstanding Contribution to Residential Property Management
⭐ Rachel Gray, Residential Rising Star Salesperson of the Year
⭐ Kashiya Holmes, Residential Property Manager Rising Star
⭐ Gerhard Barkhuizen, Residential Property Manager Rising Star
⭐ Matt Oliver, Residential Sales Partnership of the Year, Highest Sales Volume
⭐ Shoz Wheeler, Residential Sales Partnership of the Year
⭐ Shoz Wheeler, Residential Sales Partnership of the Year, Highest Sales Volume
⭐ Madison Sharp, PA of the Year

And our office and company finalists:

🏆 Property Brokers, Large Agency of the Year
🏆 Property Brokers, Community Service Award, Brand
🏆 Property Brokers Digital Solutions, Innovation
🏆 Property Brokers Palmerston North, Community Service Initiative of the Year
🏆 Property Brokers Ashburton, Residential Office of the Year, Small
🏆 Ashburton, Residential Office of the Year, Small, Highest Sales Volume
🏆 Property Brokers Feilding, Residential Office of the Year, Small, Highest Sales Volume
🏆 Property Brokers Whanganui, Residential Office of the Year, Medium, Highest Sales Volume
🏆 Ashburton Rural, Rural Office of the Year, Small

Good luck to all our finalists tonight! 💙

10/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud to be named a Consumer NZ People’s Choice winner for Real Estate in 2026.

For us, there’s no greater recognition than the trust of the people we work for every day.

Read more about the recognition below.
🔗 https://www.propertybrokers.co.nz/news/kiwis-have-spoken-property-brokers-named-consumer-nz-people-s-choice-winner

10/09/2026

🏘️Thinking about renting out a granny flat?

The new building consent exemption could open up exciting opportunities for property owners, but there is an important catch: being consent exempt does not automatically mean a dwelling is ready to rent.

From Healthy Homes and smoke alarms to fire safety, insurance and tenancy requirements, there are several boxes landlords need to tick first.

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The recent granny flat building consent exemption has created exciting opportunities for property owners looking to add rental income, accommodate family members, or increase their property's value. However, while the changes make it easier to build certain small standalone dwellings, landlords shou...

09/09/2026

Buyers, you might want to sit down for this one… 👀🏡

In parts of NZ, you could buy a home today for around the same price as years ago. Now that’s a market shift worth knowing about!

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And for some, it’s even longer ago; check where your region sits.

05/09/2026

Here’s to the dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures who are always there when it matters. 💙

Wishing you a very happy Father’s Day from all of us at Property Brokers.

02/09/2026

The OCR is up, but there’s good news for regional NZ. 📈

Strong exports, growing investment and improving economic activity are helping keep our regions moving forward.

If you’re wondering what the changing market means for your property plans, your local Property Brokers team is here to help you make your next move with confidence.

Full story 👉

The OCR has risen to 2.75%, but regional New Zealand has reasons for optimism. See what the latest RBNZ outlook could mean for property owners and buyers.

02/09/2026

🛠️ Thinking about renovating before you sell?

Not all home improvements deliver the same return. From boosting kerb appeal to improving energy efficiency, the right upgrades can make your home more appealing to buyers while adding real value.

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Discover the home improvements that deliver the best return on investment. Learn how smart renovations, kerb appeal and buyer psychology can increase your property's value.