Waikato property news


$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.

‘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.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

‘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."

$10m up for grabs: Three star homes hit the market at the same time
"They don't want off the shelf… They want what somebody else doesn’t have."

Star architect’s one and only Coromandel bach for sale for first time
Striking holiday home has been enjoyed by three generations of the same family.

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

Frenzy for ‘cheapest’ house - buy the land, get the dump for free
The price indication for the deceased estate is “better than $200,000”.

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

‘Go Waingaro Go’ - Water park with chequered history up for grabs
Owners are retiring after more than 30 years.

Zen-sational sale! Japanese-themed house snapped up by out-of-town buyer
Sale price well above the property's $780,000 RV.

Faded photo drums up $2.9m for classic Kiwi bach
Buyers loved the retro vibe of Matarangi beach house, says agent.

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

NZ’s top 60 real estate agents revealed - return of the super-listers
Agents keep setting records despite the downturn.

Young Auckland family snaps up iconic turret house for record-breaking sum
Historic Te Awamutu home had been restored to its former glory.
Property news around NZ

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.

Young Kiwi's late-night DIY interrupted by police - cop thought I was a drunk intruder
Homeowner spent every waking hour bringing his first house up to scratch.

Stressed owner selling unusual bush home before the bank steps in
Bargain property comes with historic jail.

Single buyer scoops up entire floor of new luxury apartment block
They set a new record in Hamilton's for apartment market.