Real Estate Agent Fees in NZ: How Much Do Agents Charge in Southland?
If you plan on selling your Southland home, it’s best not to do so alone. An experienced NZ real estate agent can make the home-selling process much more streamlined, straightforward and successful. With their help, you can find the right buyer and sell for a great price. However, working with a real estate agent raises an important question: How much do agents charge for their work? How...
Understanding NZ’s Updated Pet Tenancy Laws
Understanding NZ’s Updated Pet Tenancy Laws December 2025 Pets are part of the family for many Southlanders and it’s becoming increasingly important for rental rules to support that while still protecting property owners. With new legislation taking effect in December 2025, both landlords and tenants will see some important changes to how pets are managed in rental...
Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent in Southland: A Seller's Guide
Southland is a region with diverse real estate needs, including beautiful suburban residential properties and welcoming rural homes. When you are selling your own home, it’s imperative that you make the right choices to make the most of the process - one of the most important choices you will make is what real estate company you work with. A knowledgeable Southland real estate agent can...
Making the step to buy a house is a big one and deciding where to do this can be an even more difficult decision. When it comes to finding the perfect place to invest in property, Southland, New Zealand, often flies under the radar. However, this stunning region offers a myriad of compelling reasons why it should be at the top of your list. From affordability to natural beauty,...
Demystifying Healthy Homes Standards
The Healthy Homes Standards are back in the spotlight after the Government announced they are extending out the timeframes for compliance (see more info here). Healthy Home Compliance is relatively straight forward when you're dealing with it every day but can seem more complex if you're not. We've created this blog to help both landlords and tenants understand these...
The small township of Tuatapere once re-known as a saw milling centre, is located on the Southern Scenic Route and is a mere 8 kilometres from the Southern coast. For many visiting here it is a town of which evokes a sense of nostalgia. The fast forward button hasn't been activated here. The wide-open streets remain wide, the roads are reasonably quiet, and the majority of the residential homes...