Devonport blog (mess in real estate + Onehunga reference)
I would like to write about my favourite part of Auckland, Devonport. This suburb reminds me of Manly in Sydney, we can call it Northern Beaches here in Auckland too, it is an amazing suburb with an amazing feel, ambient, old character houses overlooking the Harbour Bridge, the city.
Buyer trapped in $3.75M deal (follow-up on 1.0, includes 3 examples of recent real estate agent shenanigans)
This article is a follow up on my previous post following the article published in Stuff last week by Janika ter Ellen. You cannot go past 1 week not to notice 1, 2 or 3 articles published by Stuff or NZ Herald about misdemeanors by real estate agents. I will briefly touch on 3 cases that came up on my table this week
Article – Published to Stuff by Janika ter Ellen
Sell houses privately NZ: Private sales: ‘We got $1.3 million for our home, and saved $25,000’
An article published by Janika ter Ellen in Stuff on May 10, 2026
Auckland Property Auctions: Why Only 1 in 3 Homes Are Selling Under the Hammer
I recently tuned into Newstalk ZB to catch the afternoon show with Matt Heath and Tyler Adams. While I enjoy their energy and think they’ve filled some big shoes successfully, their recent segment on…
Do Real Estate Agents Get You More Than if You Do it Yourself? An Analysis of the Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Debate
I recently tuned into Newstalk ZB to catch the afternoon show with Matt Heath and Tyler Adams. While I enjoy their energy and think they’ve filled some big shoes successfully, their recent segment on…
Under Water: What Happens If My House Is Worth Less Than My Mortgage NZ?
An estimated 8,333 people bought their homes at the peak of the market. The ‘peak of the market’ is the last quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. In general, people refer to the peak of the market as ‘if you bought in 2021’.
Understanding Real Estate Agent Commission New Zealand: How Deposits Work
The payment of the deposit is one of the most exciting moments in any property sale—for a real estate agent, it means payday. The real estate industry is competitive and sometimes brutal: if you don’t sell, you don’t get paid
Shadow Flipping – What Is Shadow Flipping?
This is a controversial yet legal real estate practice, I don’t understand why is this allowed, it’s legal in New Zealand, Canada, Australia, would be other countries too, it is a very risky business, I would go…
Real Estate Agents or Selling Privately?
While real estate agents promise higher sale prices, navigating private sales with the right guidance can often keep more money in your pocket without paying hefty commissions.
How Much Is My House Worth in NZ? Here’s How to Actually Find Out
Want to know how much your property is worth? Learn how to find out how much your house is worth using free tools, expert advice, and smart strategies.