Nikki Preston

Hamilton

Reporter at New Zealand Herald

Reporter at NZ Herald with a strange penchant for local politics. Opinions are my own.

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Articles

Cooks Beach baches for under $1m - entry-level holiday homes dropping in price

1 day ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- Entry-level houses in Cooks Beach have dropped below $1 million, offering more buying opportunities. - There are now more than 35 properties for sale in the town, compared to the low of five at the market peak in 2022. - Agents say it's a great time to buy, with increased choice and lower interest rates. Bach prices in one of New Zealand's most popular holiday spots have dropped below $1 million – something that would have been unthinkable a few years ago.
Couple bought 125-year-old church on a whim - put their bed next to the pulpit

2 days ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- Suzanne and Brian Morgan bought a 125-year-old church in Te Aroha and transformed it into a home. - The couple restored the church, maintaining its original interiors, and lived there for two-and-a-half years. - The property is now listed for sale, offering a unique opportunity for potential buyers. Suzanne Morgan loves churches so much that she decided to buy a 125-year-old one in Te Aroha and turn it into a family home. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
Traitors NZ star selling her home to chase acting dream overseas

2 days ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- Julia Vahry is selling her Hamilton home to pursue an acting career in Europe. - Vahry moved to Dublin to study at Bow Street Academy and has secured roles in TV pilots. - She continues to run her insurance business to fund her acting dream. One of the stars of The Traitors NZ is selling her Art Deco Hamilton home and leaving New Zealand for good to pursue an acting career overseas. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
Queenstown couple bought the property next door to house their art collection

4 days ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- Bentley De Beyer and Dean Sharpe bought and transformed their neighbour's property for art and car storage. - They renovated the home, built sheds, and expanded the property to 27ha with a waterfall. - The Gibbston Highway property, featuring 650sqm of storage including space for at least 24 cars, is now for sale for $4.25 million.
'Sour taste': Elderly woman sells home for $1.01m after losing $1.65m in failed deal

6 days ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- An elderly woman sold her South Auckland home for $1.01 million after a failed $1.65m deal. - The property was auctioned with seven registered buyers, selling after 20 bids. - The sale allows her to move into a retirement village, ending four years of uncertainty. An elderly woman sold her South Auckland home for $1.01 million this week, after a failed real estate deal four years ago cost her $1.65m. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
Revealed: Christchurch neighbourhood ‘bans’ young first-home buyers

6 days ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- Christchurch homes for buyers over 45 offer downsizing without retirement vibe. - Low maintenance, age-restricted homes target downsizers with luxury features. - Twenty-four new builds up for grabs, priced from $$849,000. Two dozen new-build homes have hit the market in Christchurch – but young first-time buyers should stay clear. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
McBargain? Worst house on the street sells for $130,000 - less than half its RV

1 week ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- A neglected house in Waitara sold for $130,000 after going to auction with a $1 reserve. - The auction attracted about six bidders, with over 40 bids placed. - The leasehold property, described as a "diamond in the rough," requires significant work. A neglected house whose owner was prepared to let go for a $1 fetched $130,000 at a packed auction yesterday. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
Vendors off to Rarotonga after their Ponsonby villa attracts 21 bidders at heated auction

1 week ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- A tired Ponsonby villa sold for $1.625 million at auction, exceeding its $1 million reserve. - The three-bedroom home attracted 21 bidders, with renovators MJ Living winning the auction. - The vendors, planning to retire to the Cook Islands, were thrilled with the result. A tired Auckland villa that went to auction with a reserve of just $1 million - less than half its CV - sold for $1.625m today at a frantic auction. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
Father almost in tears, son yelling in delight after Mount Roskill home sells for $2.155m

1 week ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- A Mount Roskill home sold for $2.155m, $755,000 above expectations, after intense bidding. - The 1146sqm property attracted developers due to water restrictions in other Auckland areas. - A Māngere East property sold for $495,500, less than half its RV, due to significant issues. A homeowner yelled like he was at a football match when his agent called to tell him his house had sold under the hammer for about $750,000 more than he or anyone else expected.
Revealed: Green homeowners could save up to $98,000 on their mortgage bill

1 week ago | oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston

- Investing 0.5% to 1% more in a Homestar home can save homeowners tens of thousands long-term. - Homeowners can save up to $98,000 over a 30-year loan through discounted mortgages and energy savings. - Only 13% of new homes were Homestar certified in 2020, but awareness of benefits is growing. Buying a "green" home could save Kiwis tens of thousands of dollars in the long run, new research suggests. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.