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When searching for the perfect holiday home to purchase, there are a few key features that will make a property the ideal retreat. At EVES, we understand these needs and have put together a comprehensive list of key elements to consider when choosing your next holiday home...

As the festive season approaches, it’s a time for family gatherings and getaways with friends, however unfortunately, it’s also a time of year where burglaries are often on the rise. At EVES, we understand the importance of securing your sanctuary, especially during the holidays. Here are our top tips to keep your home safe so you can enjoy your holiday season with peace of mind.

It's finally time to bid farewell to 2024. As New Zealand householders, many have had to deal with a cost-of-living crisis, workplace uncertainty, and house value erosion. It really does feel to most who I have talked to that people are looking forward to having a summer break. A break most are feeling entitled to have after recent years of turmoil. The upside is that for many, the outlook for 2025 is pretty good. While the statistics are still telling us that costs and asset values are not getting any worse, they certainly have not become dramatically better. Generally, though we seem to agree as a community that the prospects going forward have good reason for us to be just a bit excited about the coming year...

The November statistics from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand have been released, showing the market has experienced a wave of confidence. CEO Jen Baird commented “There’s been a shift in market sentiment nationwide in November. After a challenging year, recent data indicates promising signs of increased activity, which we hope will continue into 2025. This is a good time to make transactions, as prices remain stable, and interest rates decrease.”

EVES Real Estate has been awarded New Zealand’s Most Trusted Real Estate Agency, at the 2024 Most Trusted Business Awards!

EVES are delighted to be giving back to our community again this holiday period! We’ll be donating food and toiletries to families in our community who are needing extra support.

If you’re on the hunt for a new home in New Zealand, knowing where to look can make all the difference in finding your dream property. The real estate market here offers a variety of places that you can search for properties available for sale, ranging from online property portal websites and traditional print publications right through to word-of-mouth connections with real estate professionals.

EVES is thrilled to be part of the EVES Open 2024, the Bay’s premiere tennis event, running from Monday 16th December to Sunday 22nd December at the Venture Developments WBOP Tennis Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Pāpāmoa. As part of the festivities, the famous EVES Endurance Bar will be operating from Thursday 19th December to Sunday 22nd December, adding a unique challenge to the event. Test your strength and see how long you can hold on for your chance to win a $50 Prezzy Card!*

As the Christmas decorations begin to adorn the shopping malls and the warmer weather becomes a little more consistent, we feel a sense of summer and that excited feeling that the holiday season is on its way. Of course, we have the hurdle of the Christmas silly season to get through first, but the general feeling is that better times are on their way...

As we move further towards the summer market, making your property listing stand out is more crucial than ever. With an increasing number of homes for sale, it is vital you leverage every advantage to captivate potential buyers. As market leaders, we are dedicated to providing you with insights and strategies to ensure your property not only stands out, but also achieves outstanding results. Here are our top tips to enhance your listing's appeal and stand out against the competition...