Healthy Homes Compliance:​​​​​​​ What Buyers Need to Know

Setting a rental price isn’t a matter of picking a number and hoping for the best. It’s a considered process – one that draws on market data, local knowledge, and a clear-eyed look at what a property genuinely has to offer. Here’s how we approach it at Irelands.

Canterbury homeowners looking to sell are in a strong position right now. Buyer activity is up, median sale prices are holding firm, and the region continues to outperform the rest of New Zealand. That said, timing, presentation and realistic pricing still matter.

At some point, most landlords ask themselves the same question: should I manage my own rental property, or hand it over to a professional? The answer comes down to how much time, expertise, and appetite for risk you actually have.

You may have seen The Press article from 15 June highlighting the growing momentum in Christchurch’s eastern suburbs – and it’s a trend we’re seeing firsthand.

If you own an investment property with tenants, you may eventually face an important decision: should you sell with the tenants in place, or issue notice and market the property vacant?

Online house price estimates have been around for years on sites such as QV. Previously, access required an account, but in recent years these estimates have been quietly integrated into major real estate portals, making them visible to all users.