Whanganui property news
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record
Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
What happens next at Whakapapa, Tūroa skifields: First liquidators' report out
Liquidators will keep trading through the 2023 winter ski season.
'Transformational' shift in rural property values
A breakfast meeting with a rural focus was held at Barracks in Whanganui.
Architecture award winners include Chateau Tongariro and Whanganui museum exhibition
The Chateau embodied a timeless elegance and was rooted deeply in New Zealand’s heritage.
Property price moves have first-home buyers 'in a bind'
The average property price in Whanganui has dropped by $26,000 from three months ago.
Apartment buyer says project should not have taken so long
One of the buyers has died during the time it has taken to build the project.
Heritage building owners' challenge of preservation costs vs rentals
"We aren't here to make a fortune, we are here to save the building,"
Eight townhouses overlooking Virginia Lake planned
They were low maintenance, 'lock up and leave' type houses, Bernard Reuters said.
More help needed for first home buyers
An increase in first home buyers across Whanganui is expected following the changes
House listings up, buyers can take their time
"They're not going to be picking up the phone and rushing to make an offer."
Neglected buildings needed for inner-city housing
The council says it desperately needs more power to act on abandoned derelict buildings
Apartments in CBD edging towards completion
"You've got to find ways to get satisfaction from all the extra work."
Slice of Whanganui heritage hits the market
The property that houses the Rutland Arms Inn and many other businesses is for sale.
First home buyers 'getting some really good deals'
For first home buyers who have the funding, now is a good time to buy in Whanganui.
How the housing boom has changed the Whanganui market
Whanganui has recently gained two $1m-plus suburbs
Whanganui housing market remains relatively active
Whanganui's housing market has been relatively active compared with others.
Five tips to save for your home deposit in small-town NZ
Lifting KiwiSaver payments, stricter budgeting and finding cheaper rent are some ideas.
How home buyers are being hit hard by lending changes
Mortgage adviser: 'They won't believe somebody could change when they get a house'.
Million dollar homes: Average NZ house price exceeds $1m
Property prices soar to record high in 2021, according to latest figures from CoreLogic.
Cob house: 'It's middle class off-the-grid'
Cob walls make the house warm in winter and cool in summer, the owner says.
Property news around NZ
Mansons TCLM to build $90m, six-level Remuera medical hub
Other large healthcare hubs near the site include Southern Cross and Auckland Eye.
Mortgage rates may not drop much despite OCR cut, experts warn
“We need that cash rate below 4% ASAP.”
Case against real estate boss follows ruling against ex-Harcourts agent
'This case didn’t get elevated to the top. I accept it should have.' - Cooper
Half the neighbourhood invited to auction of protester’s home
Jan Wilcox faced police batons during infamous Springbok rugby tour in the 1980s.
'Gotham City' penthouse ditches stripper pole and car bed as it aims to snag an Asian buyer
Apartment's decor has been toned down.
Mum and dad's epic waterslide house sells for $1.72m
Couple built 36m, glow-in-the-dark slide in their backyard over Covid.
More local property news
Have house prices hit their peak? New report reveals where they're heading
Rotorua and Waikato values indicate brakes being applied on prices as headwinds bite.
Which area will be Whanganui's first $1m suburb?
Of Whanganui's 31 suburbs, just 10 have an average property value of less than $500,000.
How August lockdown put house settlements in jeopardy
One person got stuck obliged to buy house in Australia but couldn't finish sale here
'High performance' houses planned for new Whanganui subdivision
Two-storey houses are not allowed at Tasman Estate, to ensure all get sunlight.
Bridgewater Quay to be finished in 6-8 weeks after Covid delay
'You can pull your hair out and jump up and down, but that doesn't help,' developer says.
Heritage building being brought back from the brink
"I looked at it from the other side of the road and just thought 'You poor thing'."