Tony Shi - LJ Hooker Southern Partners

09/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki, happy Māori New Year.

As we welcome Te Iwa o Matariki, we take time to whakamahara (remember), whakaaroaro (reflect), and whakatakoto whāinga (set intentions) for the year ahead.

Wishing you and your whānau a season filled with warmth, connection, and new beginnings.

08/07/2026

RBNZ has increased the OCR by 0.25% to 2.50%. While that will add pressure to borrowing costs for some households, it’s unlikely to shift the market overnight. Instead, it reinforces the more measured, cautious conditions we’ve been seeing in recent months.

LJ Ho**er Head of Research Mathew Tiller said buyer activity is still there, and the LJ Ho**er network continues to see healthy enquiry and good numbers through open homes. However, buyers remain selective and value-driven: taking more time, comparing more properties, and negotiating harder, often with conditions in place.

For vendors, the message is consistent: a good result is still achievable, but it’s increasingly about meeting the market with realistic pricing, quality presentation, and well-informed expectations.

Read more here here: https://ljh.co/rbnz-lifts-ocr-july26

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26/06/2026

🏡 NEW TO MARKET | Two Yards, Three Bedrooms, Endless Memories!

Looking for the perfect blend of cozy comfort and incredible outdoor space for the family? Welcome to 4A Brightwell Street, Papakura!

This beautifully presented 3-bedroom home is designed for family living:
✨ Front Yard Oasis: Featuring a stunning cherry blossom tree providing beautiful summer shade for the kids to play and parents to unwind.
✨ Entertainer’s Dream: A massive, fully covered back deck—perfect for large family evening dinners, rain or shine.
✨ Sunny Garden Space: A prime corner that catches the gorgeous early morning sun, ideal for your home-grown vegetables.
✨ Commuter's Dream: Steps away from an excellent public transport system, making school runs a breeze.

This property is being sold via Set Date of Sale, meaning no fixed price—the market will decide!

📥 Download property files here: https://vltre.co/L860kW

📍 Open Homes (Next 3 Weeks):
🗓️ Every Saturday & Sunday
⏰ 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

VIP Night: FRIDAY, 26/6/2026, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Come see it for yourself this weekend, or call Tony Shi at LJ Ho**er to arrange a private viewing!

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25/06/2026

JUST LISTED! 📍 4A Brightwell Street, Papakura
3 Bed | 1 Bath | 2 Car

2 Yards. 3 Cozy Bedrooms. Endless Memories!

House Area : 80sqm (approx.)
Land Area : 0sqm (approx.)

CONTACT
Tony Shi
📞 0272500399
✉️ [email protected]

The difference between putting a property on the market and launching it with purpose.

For more info: proply.link/oiybj

28/05/2026

NZ Budget 2026: what it means for property

This Budget is more about unlocking housing supply than boosting demand. The focus is on planning reform, infrastructure funding, and reducing bottlenecks so more homes can be built over time, supporting a steadier, more sustainable market recovery.

Key property highlights:
- Planning/RMA reform funding to modernise consenting, planning data, and flood mapping
- $400m council housing growth incentive to help fund growth-enabling infrastructure
- Development levy oversight to improve transparency and keep costs in check
- Up to 2,250 additional social homes and an expanded future construction workforce

Treasury is still forecasting a gradual recovery rather than a sharp rebound.

Read the full overview here: https://ljh.co/nz-budget-2026

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27/05/2026

Reserve Bank has held the OCR at 2.25%. For the housing market, that stability feels like the right call right now.

Latest REINZ data shows activity has eased, prices are broadly balanced, and performance is mixed by region. Buyers are still there, they’re just taking their time.

Read the full update here: https://ljh.co/nz-ocr-may26

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27/05/2026

We quite often say that real estate is a journey, and here's a perfect example of that.

After I helped my vendor sell his Auckland property, he decided to move up and settle in Whangarei. Thanks to the equity in the property as the fruit of hard work from him and his family, he's in a position to buy a property in the Rei mortgage free!

However, he's a little apprehensive with the prospect of the unknown. Despite that seling is the main focus for us as real esate agents, I offered to help him buy his next property. Firstly, because I want to help him on this complete journey; and secondly, because his destination is where I am SO familiar with and had lived for 20 years (Love it here)! I felt it's my duty.

Long story short, we achieved our goals of finding him the PERFECT property - not without dramas, let me tell-ya. 😀

It's so fulfilling to feel that I genuinely helped someone, rather than just another transaction. And it's just an added bonus to receive such a sincere and heart-warming feedback!

THANK YOU for the opportunity to be part of this incredible journey with you!

09/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day! Celebrating the many ways love shows up, through guidance, kindness and quiet support 💐💖

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07/05/2026

WOW! What an auction!

The bidding started at $380,000 and reached $436,000 before it's SOLD! Congrats to the vendor and the purchaser! Keep an eye on this property...... Part Two is coming soon! 😃

Owner's Pain - Your Gain!

07/05/2026

Wattle Downs Market Sentiment Update & April Prize Draw! 🏠🎁
🎉We Have A Winner! 🎉

Community insights matter! That's why we started a new intiative by talking with residents of Wattle Downs to understand THEIR thoughts on the current local market conditions.

With a fantastic response rate in April, we now have the real data reflecting the "owner's perspective". The results might surprise your, or it might simply solidify what you knew all along! Either way, the data will offer our clients real insights and help them make informed decisions.

Did I mention there are monthly and quarterly draws? 😀

🎉🎉🎉Congratulations to the owners at 13 Hadley Wood Drive, who are the lucky winners of the April draw! 🎉🎉🎉

This sentiment survey is ongoing. Each property is welcome to participate at any time. And you will have the opportunity to do so once a quarter, with 2 chances to win in the monthly and quarterly draws!

Own a property in Wattle Downs and want to share your view? Awesome! Simply follow this link: https://forms.gle/8cZgkQRLXjHdA5S66 and it'd take only a minute to complete.

Interested in a copy of the report? I'm happy to share. Just email me at [email protected]. 😃