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Market Intelligence Ben Macky 20/10/2026 Market Intelligence Ben Macky 20/10/2026

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.

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Market Intelligence Ben Macky 05/10/2026 Market Intelligence Ben Macky 05/10/2026

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.

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Market Intelligence Ben Macky 22/09/2026 Market Intelligence Ben Macky 22/09/2026

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.

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Market Intelligence Ben Macky 25/08/2026 Market Intelligence Ben Macky 25/08/2026

Why Premium Property in New Zealand Is a Generational Conversation

New Zealand is in the early stages of the largest wealth transfer in its history, and most of that wealth sits in property. For families holding a significant home, the decisions made now will define what the legacy actually looks like. Here is what I see behind those decisions going well.

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Market Insights Ben Macky 14/05/2026 Market Insights Ben Macky 14/05/2026

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.

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