
Nikki Preston
Reporter at New Zealand Herald
Reporter at NZ Herald with a strange penchant for local politics. Opinions are my own.
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1 week ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- The Reserve Bank cut the OCR to 3.25% and signalled more cuts by year-end. - Jarrod Kerr predicts the OCR could drop to 2.5%, leading to lower interest rates. - Kelly Eckhold expects the OCR to hold at 3%, with minimal impact on long-term rates. Two of the country’s leading bank economists are divided on just how far interest rates will fall, with one predicting an Official Cash Rate of 2.5%. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
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1 week ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- A couple is selling their historic Kauri cottage in Mangapai after landslides made it unliveable. - They bought the property for $930,000 in June 2022, but it's now yellow stickered. - The home is being sold "as is" at auction, with potential buyers urged to ignore the $790,000 RV. A heartbroken couple are selling their historic Kauri cottage near the sea for much less than what they paid after a landslide ruined their plans and rendered their home unliveable.
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1 week ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- Two of Napier’s Six Sisters villas are for sale, priced around $1m each. - The villas, built in the late 19th century, include a three-bedroom home and a former office. - The properties have attracted interest from executives and retirees, highlighting their historical significance. Two of Napier’s landmark Six Sisters villas have hit the market for sale. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
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1 week ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- Auckland landlords are selling rental homes as the Healthy Homes compliance deadline approaches. - The number of units for sale has doubled, with many landlords avoiding costly upgrades. - Properties are often bought by investors willing to spend money to meet compliance standards. Auckland landlords are ditching their rental homes as the final deadline on Healthy Homes compliance fast approaches. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
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2 weeks ago |
oneroof.co.nz | Nikki Preston
- South Westland Salmon Farm and Café in Paringa for sale for the first time since the 1980s. - Ben Monk is selling due to the expansion of the family beef farm, making it difficult to manage both. - The property could suit someone wanting to run a small salmon farm or a lodge. A boutique salmon farm that counts itself lucky to be in the middle of nowhere is looking to catch a new owner. Start your property searchFind your dream home today.
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