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Seven Marlin Waters homes head to auction

Seven move-in-ready waterfront homes at Marlin Waters in Whitianga will be offered individually at auction on 26 November.

Waterfront market has depth

Waterfront property continues to outperform across New Zealand, where strong demand and limited supply continue to create new opportunities.

Bay of Islands waterfront peninsula estate

Ten hectares, a private beach, exceptional architecture and one of the Bay of Islands’ most commanding waterfront positions, just three kilometres from Russell.

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Driving ocean change forward

Live Ocean advances ocean conservation in New Zealand through science, advocacy and action on bottom trawling, kelp forests and seabirds.

Luxury at the water’s edge

Privacy, prestige and scarcity continue to drive demand for New Zealand luxury waterfront property, attracting both local and international buyers.

Trans-Tasman rising tide

Favourable exchange rates, lifestyle value and accessibility are driving Australian interest in New Zealand waterfront property.

Selling the water: playground or prestige?

Waterfront property may share one defining feature, but it is not promoted through one standard story. Our analysis of more than 2,500 New Zealand residential listings identified five recurring waterfront frames...

Videography in 'reel' estate. Is it worth it?

There was a time when property marketing started and ended with a well-shot set of still photographs, a floorplan and a signboard out front.

Selling the location: does coffee beat classrooms?

Selling the location: does coffee beat classrooms?

Golden Visas and sensitive land: How big is the barrier?

Golden Visas have opened a new pool of luxury buyers, but how significant are sensitive land restrictions? Bayleys research examines the impact on $5 million-plus property across New Zealand.

Crossing $10M

The Ultra Prime housing market occupies a unique place within New Zealand real estate. These $10 million-plus properties attract significant attention due to their scarcity, prestige and aspirational appeal.

Why Super Prime Real Estate Still Outperforms

New Zealand’s super prime property market continues to show resilience, with strong demand for luxury homes, waterfront estates and lifestyle properties across key regions.

Waterfront residential property market update

Explore New Zealand's Q3 2026 waterfront property market update, including sales trends, price premiums, luxury waterfront transactions, regional analysis and investment insights across coastal, lakefront and riverfront locations.

Generations-old Russell waterfront estate

One of Russell's most recognisable coastal properties is set to begin a new chapter, with a landmark Long Beach estate coming to market for the first time since it was purchased by the same family in the 1950s.

New Zealand super prime residential market update - Q3 2026

New Zealand’s super prime market remains resilient, with Golden Visa demand lifting confidence. Interest rates and sensitive‑land rules influence deal flow, while scarce prestige homes with views and privacy continue to command premiums.

Golden Visas and the sensitive land hurdle

The changes to New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus rules allowing holders to buy one home valued more than $5 million have drawn plenty of attention.

Tightly held 19th century Canterbury estate

A rare alignment of land, lineage and lifestyle is being offered to the market in one of Banks Peninsula’s most tightly held coastal enclaves.

Rare north facing home in Whitanga Waterways

A striking fusion of architectural precision and coastal ease has come to market in one of the Coromandel’s most sought-after waterfront enclaves, offering buyers the rare ability to step seamlessly from land to sea, without the need for a marina berth.

What the upcoming Overseas Investment Act changes mean for property owners

The Government has announced reforms to the Overseas Investment Act that will take effect from Friday, 6 March 2026, creating a new opportunity for eligible overseas investors to buy or build high-value residential property in New Zealand.

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