How to Protect Your Property From Black Bears During Peak Season Late June and early July represent the peak season for human-bear interactions in New Hampshire, as black bears become increasingly active in search of food. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials report an average of 450 calls for assistance annually during this period. The … Read more
New Zealand house prices have grown by approximately 10% in the 2020s so far, representing one of the weakest growth periods in seven decades. According to Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan, this trend contrasts sharply with historical data where prices frequently doubled every ten years. This slowdown suggests the traditional “doubling” rule may no longer … Read more
A five-bedroom castle in the Brooklyn hills of Wellington, previously known for its stint as the luxury dog daycare “Woofington’s,” is back on the market as a mortgagee auction. The property, located at 430 Hawkins Hill Road, was purchased for $3.2 million in October 2023 but has returned to the market following financial distress, according … Read more
California coastal regions face continued flooding and dangerous surf through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. San Francisco recorded its highest summer ocean water level since 1898, reaching 1.83 feet above normal high tide on Saturday, while Newport Beach officials warned of king tides through Tuesday. Why are California ocean levels reaching record highs? … Read more
Property investor Nichole Lewis advises that sustainable wealth relies on transitioning from negatively geared debt to positively geared assets. After losing her home during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Lewis rebuilt her portfolio to include eight properties and nearly $20 million in equity by prioritizing cash flow and disciplined debt management. Why is negative gearing … Read more
New Zealand’s rental market is showing signs of a sustained recovery, with affordability improving across nearly every region as rents soften and household incomes rise. According to the Regional Rental Affordability Index, produced by Property Brokers and The Property Knowledge, the share of income required for rent fell to 39% nationally, down 5% over the … Read more
Auckland councillors are set to decide next week how far to scale back “Plan Change 120,” a sweeping rezoning initiative previously designed to significantly expand housing capacity across the city. The upcoming decision follows a recent council workshop where staff presented six potential pathways for the future of the city’s intensification strategy. The move to … Read more
The Great Housing Paradox: Why Politicians Won’t Pick a Side For decades, the Australian property market has been the ultimate political third rail. While the dream of home ownership remains a cornerstone of the national identity, it has also become the primary engine of household wealth. This creates a fundamental tension: how can a government … Read more
The Real Cost of Housing: Why “Stuck in Neutral” Might Be the New Normal For many Kiwis, the dream of homeownership has felt like a moving target. While headlines often focus on the raw dollar figures of house prices, the reality buried in the latest market data tells a much more nuanced story. When you … Read more
From Glitz to Guardrails: The New Era of Global Luxury Real Estate For decades, the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) playbook was simple: buy the flashiest trophy asset in the fastest-growing city. Whether it was a sprawling estate in Beverly Hills or a penthouse overlooking the Burj Khalifa, luxury real estate was seen as the ultimate symbol of … Read more