From 1st January 2019, real estate businesses became subject to New Zealand’s anti-money laundering regime contained in the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.

The auction process ensures transparency and an even playing field for all parties. Understanding the auction process means you’ll be cool, calm and collected when it comes time to bid.

Winning consistent international praise for beautiful landscapes, evolving urban design and wonderful quality of life, buying a home in New Zealand has never been more attractive.

Use this guide to ensure the process is as stress-free and easy as possible, so you can begin life in your new home.

As a minimum standard, we will undertake the following activities - before, during and upon the successful sale of your property.

How your home comes across in the first few minutes of viewing with a potential buyer can critically determine the outcome at the other end of the sale process.

For information on New Zealand residential property sale and purchase agreements read the REA's guide here.

Learn from the REA more about New Zealand residential property agency agreements.

Deciding to sell at auction is a big decision which offers great benefits for suitable properties. A sale by auction puts serious buyers together in one place to determine true market value.

A tender is a method of selling a property which requires all buyers to submit their sealed offers to the seller - through the seller’s agent - by a set date.

As with many situations in life, being prepared and armed with the best knowledge and information, is the key to successfully managing a positive outcome for the sale of your home.

As the most open and transparent of all sale methods, it’s of little surprise that in a competitive market, more than a third of all Kiwi sellers are choosing to list their property for sale by auction.