Waikato property news


Historic villa with ‘colourful past’ for sale for the first time in over 30 years
19th-century pioneer built the mansion and half of Thames.

‘Bring a hammer’: Five state homes worth over $3m for sale ‘as is, where is’
They are the first of around 100 properties KO plans to bring to market in Waikato.

Multi-million-dollar bach for sale again after owners quit the beach for sailing adventure
Retirees are looking for over $3.2m for their Coromandel home.

Talent recognised at real estate awards
Hundreds of people gathered for the awards night in Hamilton.

'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened
'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'

Where first-home buyers are winning, and why 3100 borrowers decided to switch
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

TikTok-famous Kiwi florist arranges one-of-a-kind retirement sale - 'nothing else like it'
Gail Jones is selling her Tamahere base, which comes with a historic church.

$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.

'Too much of a risk' - Agents to fire landlords who ignore Healthy Homes deadline
Firms send out warnings as July 1 cut-off looms.

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.

Beach town’s landmark Silos for sale - but this time there’s a twist
Apartments in iconic concrete blocks are “on people’s bucket list".

$660,000 house sale fulfills farmer’s dying wish to help struggling students
Thomas Fleming wanted to set up a nursing scholarship in his favourite aunt's name.

Country’s cheapest suburbs leading the house price recovery
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

‘Very unusual’ - Police station up for grabs, could be bowled
Hamilton cop shop could be bowled and redeveloped, says listing agent.

‘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.
Property news around NZ

$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."