Hamilton’s property market is bucking the national trend, with an uptick in November sales as first home buyers and investors seek bargains and lock in interest rates before they rise further.

An increasing number of homeowners are seeking property appraisals to find out what their homes are worth in the current market according to Hamilton real estate agency, Lodge Real Estate.

Let your imagination run wild at this resort-style residence in rural Ngāhinapōuri, which could be transformed into a luxury six-star lodge complete with inground heated pool, helicopter landing area and extensive wine cellar.

Cashed-up investors are being drawn to the Hamilton property market where rents in the mid to upper range increased 8 percent in the last 18 months and demand is outstripping supply.

When the New Zealand real estate market dips, two of Hamilton’s top real estate agents say those in the industry need to do old school basics right to continue locking in sales and delivering value for their clients.

If it’s time to start investigating potential future suburbs and neighbourhoods, here are seven statistics to look into and where you can find them. 

The number of people attending Lodge Real Estate open homes in Hamilton jumped 35 percent in August, signaling the real estate market is waking up as first home buyers access finance and gain confidence.

A Hamilton landmark, the Old Lodge, situated in a prime location on Hamilton’s River Road is up for sale for the first time in 30 years, with Nigel Corkill from our Lodge Real Estate Commercial team marketing the building for sale by tender.

There’s no skirting around it. Self-managing a rental property is stressful, especially if you’re trying to fit it around another job. In the UK, a study found that 25 per cent of landlords found self-managing more stressful than they first anticipated. While a little stress isn’t a bad thing, too much can have an impact on your health, your relationships and your investment.