Hi, I’m Kevin, Marketing Manager at Lodge Real Estate.

Well we’ve made it – the end of 2021 is here. I think we’d all agree the year took some twists and turns we weren’t expecting, but at Lodge City Rentals we feel we’re finishing the year on a high. Our team are busier than ever with the summer rush, as many prepare for 2022 early to allow for a relaxing summer break.

Real estate agents say some sanity is returning to the Hamilton housing market as they tackle conversations with vendors about their price expectations and buyers face having bank preapprovals removed.

Spring has seen new residential property listings in Hamilton jump up to over 614 listed for sale according to realestate.co.nz, but empty sections remain hard to come by for buyers.

To help you determine whether you’ll need to pay a property tax, here’s a run through of how Zealand’s tax laws have changed—and what they could mean for your home sale.

October saw the rental market retain its buoyancy and we expect that to continue as we head into the last few weeks before the Christmas/New Year break. Lodge Rentals had over 3,000 tenant enquiries in October and we signed up 100 new tenancies in 31 days, all while under alert level 3 restrictions.

Hamilton is an exciting place to be, with the city undergoing a period of transformation from every angle. Have a watch of our latest video, where our Managing Director Jeremy O’Rourke and Stark Property’s Matt Stark talk through the key developments to keep your eye on, covering residential and commercial activity.

Firstly, thank you to all our clients for your patience during the upheaval caused by the recent alert level changes. We know it can be a tricky time for many, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team if you have any concerns or need extra help with anything.