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Featured Blog , Newsroom

Spring resurgence in the housing market | Wellington Market Update | September 2024

While there is more interest in homes, buyers are less likely to pay inflated prices. Good homes will always sell well, but vendors need to remain realistic in their expectations.

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Community , Newsroom

Historic wins – the icing on Tommy’s birthday cake | REINZ Awards 2024

For the first time, we won the Real Estate Institute’s Community Service Award (Small) and Sustainability Award as well as the Individual Residential Salesperson of the Year (Sam Newble). “To win an award at any time is very humbling and to be recognised for the support in the community is very, very special,” Tommy’s chief executive Ben Castle says.

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Newsroom , Real Estate Insights

Is now the right time for first-time buyers to enter the housing market? | Wellington Market Update | August 2024

Across the Wellington region, demand is strong, particularly within the first-home buyer range. The city fringe suburbs remain popular, as do the vibrant eastern and southern suburbs.

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Newsroom , Real Estate Insights

How policy changes could impact Wellington’s housing market | Wellington Market Update | July 2024

These policy changes are designed to stimulate the housing market by encouraging more activity from both buyers and investors. They aim to inject momentum into a market that has faced its share of challenges. However, it's crucial to acknowledge the counteracting forces at play. High interest rates, for instance, significantly influence borrowing costs and affordability.

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