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Understanding what’s selling in your suburb and region can provide valuable insight into the buyers currently active in your local market. A three-bedroom home on a family-sized section may attract strong interest in one location, while modern low-maintenance homes, coastal properties or investment opportunities could be drawing attention elsewhere. Across the suburbs and regions that EVES operates within, buyers are searching for a wide range of property types. Below we collated some of the key property and buyer insights from various areas...

The Bay of Plenty property market remained steady in September, with the latest REINZ report showing a 1.9% year-on-year increase in the region’s median sale price to $795,000. While market conditions continue to be shaped by wider economic uncertainty, buyer activity is providing opportunities for sellers, particularly those with realistic price expectations and a well-planned marketing campaign...

Setting an asking price can feel straightforward however in reality, getting this right at the beginning matters more than you think. Price too high and you may limit buyer interest. Price too low and you may not position your property in a way that reflects its value. Choosing the right pricing strategy from the outset can help attract the right buyers and put you in a stronger position when it's time to negotiate.

When a property sells in your neighbourhood, it can reveal more than the value of one home. It can provide useful insight into buyer demand, current market conditions and, importantly, how many buyers may still be looking for a property like yours. Every successful sale has one buyer, but there are often others who miss out. They may have attended open homes, requested information, inspected the property or submitted an offer without securing the home. If you have been thinking about selling, the period following a nearby sale could present an opportunity to bring your property to market...

The Bay of Plenty property market remained active throughout August, with buyers and sellers continuing to transact when the right property met the market at the right price.

When selling your property, it is easy to think the goal is simply to get as many people as possible through the door. But an effective sales campaign is more targeted than that. One of the first things your EVES salesperson will consider is who is most likely to buy your property, what they are looking for and what will motivate them to take the next step...

Located around 10 kilometres northwest of Rotorua’s city centre, Ngongotahā Rotorua offers the convenience of suburban living with the character of a village. Set between the western shore of Lake Rotorua and Mount Ngongotahā, the area has its own shops, schools, sports clubs and outdoor spaces, while keeping the city within easy reach.

Selling a property doesn't always happen as quickly as you hope. Changing market conditions, buyer confidence, competition and pricing can all influence how long it takes to secure the right offer. If your property has been on the market for a while without selling, it can be tempting to make a quick change. But before reducing the price or changing your strategy, take a step back and look at what the campaign is telling you...

EVES recently celebrated one of its most special traditions, bringing together long-serving team members for the annual 10 Year Lunch at The Red Barn. The event recognised 42 people from across the wider EVES business who have each reached the milestone of more than 10 years of continuous service.

Being a landlord comes with more than simply finding a tenant and collecting rent. From providing a safe, healthy home to keeping up with maintenance, inspections and tenancy requirements, there are a number of responsibilities that come with owning a rental property in New Zealand...