Caleb Belling - Harcourts Taupō

18/09/2026

MARKET MINUTE — EP 9 🔑

The latest Taupō numbers tell me just how important the launch of your property really is.

Our median sale price is now $850,000, up from $820,000 this time last year.

But we had 48 sales in August 2026 compared with 55 last August 2025 and median days to sell has increased from 58 to 62 days.

What’s interesting is that we’re still seeing plenty of properties sell much quicker than 62 days.

To me, that shows there are a number of properties sitting on the market for longer — and it makes getting your strategy right from day one even more important.

Your photos, video, marketing, positioning and pricing all matter.

Most importantly, you need a strong understanding of where your property sits in the market and who your likely buyers are.

You don’t just want to put your property on the market and wait.

You want to launch it properly, create attention and get the right buyers through the door from day one.

11/09/2026

MARKET MINUTE - EP8 🔑

I’ve picked up two new listings coming to market shortly and both are going Price by Negotiation.

Why?

Because in the current Taupō market, I want to give my vendors access to as many buyers as possible, straight away.

With limited stock and buyers ready to act, we’ve had some really good results recently by creating competition through Price by Negotiation — with properties selling within 2–3 weeks.

But the key is this: there’s no one-size-fits-all method of sale.

Auction, Tender, Price by Negotiation or Set Price — the right strategy depends on the property, the buyers and the market at that particular time.

And that strategy can change as the market changes.

It’s not about choosing the most popular method. It’s about choosing the method that gives your property the best chance of achieving the best result.

04/09/2026

MARKET MINUTE — EP 7 🔑

The OCR has increased this week, so if I was a buyer or a seller, what would I be doing?

If I was a buyer, I’d be looking to make a move fairly soon.

Because if interest rates do have a little further to go before they plateau, I’d want to get myself into a property and lock in my interest rate sooner rather than later.

And if I was a seller, I’d also be getting myself prepared to come to market pretty soon.

Because if borrowing costs increase, it can reduce the purchasing power of some buyers.

And that’s important when you’re selling — you want to be in front of buyers while they have as much purchasing power as possible.

Now, none of us know exactly where interest rates are going from here.

But if they do move a little higher before eventually plateauing, I’d rather be prepared than sitting on the sidelines waiting to see what happens.

So if you’ve been thinking about buying or selling feel free to give me a call and we can discuss your options and what it means for you.

01/09/2026

If you’ve thinking about building your dream home but haven’t found the right section yet then 53 Seven Oaks Drive is definitely worth a look and now priced at $479,000

A generous 906sqm section in a fantastic location, close to the lake, golf course, walking trails and everything that makes Kinloch such a great place to live.

If you’d like more information or want to walk the site, send me a message.

Lovetaupo

28/08/2026

MARKET MINUTE — EP 6 🗝️

Picking your agent is about more than just the price they tell you your home is worth.

You want someone who represents you well — and makes people feel comfortable and welcome when they walk through your home.

Open homes are about more than just opening the door. It’s about engaging with people, having conversations and finding out what they’re looking for.

Because you never know who could become your buyer, or who they might know.

And just as importantly, choose someone you actually get along with. You’re going to be working closely together during the sales process.

The key is choosing someone you trust, like, and is invested sales journey as much when selling your most expensive asset.

23/08/2026

SOLD | 40 Kahurangi Drive, Rangatira Park, Taupo

It was a privilege to sell this beautiful family home.

A great campaign, plenty of interest, 3 offers and sold unconditionally in just 4 weeks.

A big congratulations to my vendor and the lucky new owners — thanks for trusting Mary-Louise and I with your property.

28/04/2026