Waikato property news


Luxury lodge loved by Sir Peter Jackson and Rings fans looking for $5m-plus
Other famous guests include the "foul-mouthed" star of Succession.

‘Crazy and unreal’: Bach bought for $300K sells for more than $2m
Buyer response had been "nothing short of phenomenal", says agent.

Mining town home that once hosted stars and 'cranks of every colour and creed' up for grabs
Historic home harks back to a time when there was "less grubbing for money".

Stressed vendor 'beats the bank' with $472,000 sale - but he still takes a hit
Unusual bush property with RV of $1.025m snapped up by "perfect" buyer.

House built and owned by 40 Kiwi tradies heads to auction
Building boss came up with radical idea to give his glum subcontractors a boost.

Abandoned convent bought on a whim up for grabs - and it's definitely not haunted
Heritage property in Huntly has been investigated by paranormal expert.

Most popular NZ homes of 2024: Celebrity pads and budget buys top list
The properties that attracted the most buyer interest this year.

Slice of Whangamatā history set to hit the road... again
A house built in Hamilton in 1929 and moved to Whangamatā in 1930 is set to move again.

No trick, just treat: Beach town’s iconic Witch’s Hat bach for sale for $799,000
Pointy property was among the first houses to be built in Pauanui.

Westside bach aims to get record $3.35m
Luxury holiday homes hit the market in Coromandel Town.

Riverside home plagued by lowball offers ends up selling for more than $1m
New owners are "super stoked" with their new family home.

Bach-owners say Airbnb booking fees and 'app tax' are crushing them - 'it’s just not worth it'
Some are considering selling up and bookings drop.

Auction frenzy turns $20,000 loss into $20,000 profit
Couple stunned after home sells for $1.2m under the hammer.

Scramble for houses in elite school zones after spike in rejection letters
"People suddenly thought, ‘Shoot my son didn’t get in’.”

Three renovated houses and a ‘hazardous’ villa snapped up for under $1m
Two bidders fought hard to score auction bargain.

Three renovated houses and a 'hazardous' villa for sale in gated community
The owners are selling up after 18 months.

Four neighbouring homes up for grabs at the beach
They used to be part of Whitianga backpacker lodge.
Property news around NZ

Olympian Eric Murray reveals renovation therapy - 'we lived pretty rough for a while'
Gold medallist selling the villa he upgraded with son Zac and partner Thea.

Local snaps up spot on millionaire’s row for $70,000
Taupō property comes with access to heated pool, sauna and gym.

The old school bach that's literally too close to home to keep
Vendor lives just five minutes away.

‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sum
Beach town starting to feel the heat.

Beach town bargain: 'Timewarp' bach for sale for first time in almost 50 years
“It’s cheaper than Pauanui and Whangamata and it’s a better beach."

'Hot' home-baker gets $1.76m for house with NZ's 'sexiest kitchen'
Agent found herself demonstrating all its features during open homes.