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The signs of weakness are clear - as the downturn is becoming more widespread. 486 suburbs across NZ recorded a fall in prices over the last three months which is double the number of suburbs of the preceding three months. But What we are seeing in the market since its peak in November last year is a slow retreat not a stampede and that fall is not a dramatic as everyone would…

Welcome We pleased to welcome The Dart Depot (East St) to the community, and we have a new key cutting service based at Mobile Smart, 77 O’Shannessey St. In addition, Sustainable Papakura has moved into new premises at 47 O’Shannessey St. Magical Matariki The stars will be aligned as we celebrate Matariki with everything from colorful flags flying in our town center to…

The decline in the market that has been predicted following the rise in the rate of inflation and mortgage interest rates has finally shown up in sales figures. The median and average sales prices in April fell back when compared to those in March, and those for the previous three months, but remained well ahead of the prices of property 12 months ago with the monthly median…

WELCOME TO: Sonny’s Polynesian Takeaways in O’Shannessey Street Indian Spice Bazaar in East Street Sustainable Papakura who has re-opened in O’Shannessey Street The Bedroom Store in Great South Road FAIRY LIGHTS: Lovely fairy lights have been brightening up our town recently, especially at night. These are making Papakura look even brighter and more gorgeous than usual. …

MOTHER’S DAY – SUNDAY 8 MAY Don’t forget Mum on her special day! Papakura can help you out with all your gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Whether it’s taking her out for a special meal, grabbing a lovely gift voucher for a treatment or pamper package, some lovely item of clothing she has always wanted – look no further than Papakura. Check out www.papakura.co.nz for shops and…

Auckland had a median house price of $1,200,000 in March 2022 — a 6.7% increase year-on-year although there is evidence that this is starting to slow. Buyers continue to struggle with accessing finance and are awaiting further changes to the CCCFA to be implemented due the 1st of June. Banks will hopefully be able to get on the same page about the implementation of the rules. If…

Did you know that in Papakura we have … • Sushi places • Cafes • Bakeries • Barber Shops • Gyms and the Rec Centre • Health places including Physio, Doctors, Foot Clinic, Massage Salons, Lab tests, Family Planning, Medicine clinics, Chiropractic, Hand clinic and more. • Dental Clinics • Accountancy Firms • Banks and Instant Finance and NZ Home Loans • Finance Companies…

Rising interest rates and tighter bank lending have combined to take the heat out of the market in the first two months of the year and the long-anticipated return to a more stable pricing environment is starting to occur. Due to low stock levels the rural and lifestyle markets in Auckland experienced a quieter trading month in comparison to 2021. The February sales numbers and…

WELCOME TO OUR NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN: National Personnel in O’Shannessey Street Indowestern Fashions in O’Shannessey Street NZ Future Community Trust in Elliot Street Pizza Club on the Great South Road Zaro and Co in Averill Street – inside the Model Room Exit 458 on the Great South Road COMMUNITY PLACES IN PAPAKURA: Are you aware of all the wonderful community facilities…

Across New Zealand, the number of residential property sales decreased 28.6% in January 2022, from 5,135 in January 2021 to 3,665. While market activity is expected to reduce over the holiday period, when we look at the seasonally adjusted figures there is a 5.3% decrease from December to January. Allowing for the usual seasonal trends, this January is weaker than a typical first…

December was a solid close to a strong year for the New Zealand property market. House prices were considerably higher than December 2020, demand and sales activity remained firm, and there was a welcome increase in new listings through November and into December. Median prices for residential property across New Zealand increased annually by 21.5%, from $745,000 in December…

Hasn’t the summer been glorious and weather amazing! We do hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy this time with family and friends. NEW BUSINESSES TO PAPAKURA Wow we have had seven businesses open up in town and we welcome Ahua Beauty Loft on the corner of Broadway and O Shannessey Street Buy your own Car in Averill Street Remax Rural Urban on the Corner of Beach and…

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas. Welcome to 2021. WHERE TO EAT GUIDES If you need a copy of our latest Where to Eat Guide – then call the Business Association on 2988996 and we can post one out for you. MURALS IN TOWN We now have over 25 murals in town and we have an Art Trail Map which you can download from our Website…

The year started on a high with the housing market still fizzing from the lockdown of April 2020 and the market was busy. People returning to New Zealand looking for their haven fueled by the reduction in LVR’s which saw an unexpected surge by investors taking advantage of the buying power this gave them. 2021 has seen a reversal in the type of buyers when the removal of the…

The impact of this Lockdown has been an increase in the rate of property value growth and as before this is in the main due to a reduced number of properties available for sale and our appetite for homes which has been putting extra upward pressure on their values. Demand has continued and confidence has remained firm in the market - although there are some expectations that…

CHRISTMAS DATES FOR PAPAKURA: Diary these dates Rotary Santa Parade Sunday 5 December at 3 pm leaving from Central Park Chilling in the Park Straight after the Parade in Central Park from 4 – 6 pm Carols in the Park Friday 10 December at 6 pm at Central Park Santa Grotto for free Santa Photos Wednesday 16 December to Wednesday 23 December BUY A $20.00 GIFT…

We all have our fingers crossed that life will return to a new normal whatever that looks like but there is nothing normal about the housing market as it just keeps on rolling! Lockdown or no lockdown the statistics speak for themselves. The momentum for Franklin for the month of August showed to be true with the Median price for Franklin rising to $950,000 up by 33.8% on a year…

With all the changes wrought by Covid, many people who lost their old jobs are looking towards setting up a small business and contract their services to established businesses. Most importantly you need to do it right from the start, otherwise a year down the track you could be in trouble with Inland Revenue. We are happy to talk to you about how best to set up your new…

A Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there from the Papakura Business Association and we hope you have a fantastic day. NEW BUSINESSES IN PAPAKURA: We welcome i-Fix Computing who have opened up in East Street and Martial Fitness who have opened up in East Street as well. We have had 26 new businesses open up in Papakura since the beginning of the year. WWW.PAPAKURA.CO.NZ …

The numbers of inquiries about property listings have surged over the course of this lockdown and signalling a big increase in interest. It has been stronger this level 4 lockdown than in the level 4 lockdown of last year and despite being in level 4 neither buyer nor sellers have been deterred. Confidence has remained in the market, and many people are more optimistic this time…