Why Don't Luxury Homes in New Zealand List a Price?
A $5M+ listing with no price attached is not an agent being coy. It is a deliberate choice, and usually the right one. Here is what price by negotiation actually means, what it costs you in enquiry, and the question I would ask before agreeing to it.
What Should an Agent Ask Before Changing Agencies?
I have an obvious interest in how this question gets answered, and I will give you my honest version anyway. These are the questions that actually predict whether a move between agencies works, including the one nobody asks and the maths most people get wrong.
What Does It Cost to Market a Luxury Property in New Zealand?
The published cost of marketing a New Zealand home describes a $1M sale, not a $5M+ one. Here is what the money is actually buying at the premium end, the three things vendors are sold as one, and the question I would ask of any proposal before signing it.
Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents in New Zealand?
We have spent money on AI this year that has returned nothing yet, and I would spend it again tomorrow. Here is what it actually changes in a real estate business, why nothing about it is seamless, and why I think waiting costs more than starting badly.
How Long Does It Take to Sell a $5M+ Home in New Zealand?
Ten weeks is the honest answer for a $5M+ home in New Zealand right now, and it is the fastest the top end has moved in three years. Here is what the August figures actually show, why the premium market runs on a different clock, and what I would plan for.
What I'm Actually Seeing in Auckland's Premium Property Market Right Now
The headlines on Auckland's high-end market don't quite capture what I'm seeing on the ground. Here's my honest read on the $5M-plus segment, what the return of international buyers actually means, and why precision matters more than ever in 2026.