<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nandi Freeman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Estate Services across Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Papamoa, Katikati and Te Puke.]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/blog-and-news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:24:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.oosold.nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Market Update – January 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fresh Start for the Bay of Plenty Property Market in 2025 As we enter 2025, we’re seeing renewed momentum in the Bay of Plenty property...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/market-update-january-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a076ddf6468bbbe312c3ce</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:09:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_f78e6419e4ee4451b64424439a6844bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Update – December 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shifts, Trends, and Opportunities in the BOP Property Market A word from our Directors As we wrap up 2024, we reflect on a year that...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/market-update-december-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a0988d8f4af8f9ed1c8c04</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_5091f54090c94c529926ca73f4ad99c2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RBNZ’s Big Move: What the Latest OCR Cut Means for Home Buyers and Sellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 27 November, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) dropped the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points , bringing it down from...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/rbnz-s-big-move-what-the-latest-ocr-cut-means-for-home-buyers-and-sellers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a09d3b4d10b3353c660701</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_33755c411f0f4e5abf04a5ff64a836df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jessica Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upcoming deadlines are fast approaching for rental properties in New Zealand to meet the final Healthy Homes Standards. These deadlines...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/understanding-new-zealand-s-healthy-homes-standards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a0a2db8f4af8f9ed1cab36</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:18:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_6f0317812bc94ba9915d47727f2c1188~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Update – November 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bay of Plenty Property Market: Strengthening Demand and Optimism for 2025 The median price for the Bay of Plenty increased by 0.6% to...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/market-update-november-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1766ee66022f6e68c5e25</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_d1ac2ef8f866401fa73c34792a3a991d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower Her Womens Expo 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Local Women in Business Expo was an incredible success, celebrating the talent, creativity, and entrepreneurship of local women. Held...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/empower-her-womens-expo-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a18186e66022f6e68c84f0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_220d2182033540fe9369e30aed5fb90d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Update – October 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Optimism Grows: How the Latest OCR Change is impacting Buyers and Sellers The recent OCR announcement, with a 50 basis point adjustment...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/market-update-october-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a184de3b37fcacb8c291cc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:20:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_7cdf7a25188a499aae799583cb97e7e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OCR Cuts: What Does It Mean for Real Estate?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) made headlines by lowering the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 4.75%. It was the...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/ocr-cuts-what-does-it-mean-for-real-estate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1830be66022f6e68c8afb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:06:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_e5eda00aed114aef9b1c747098f2dcf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selling Your Home in Spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is one of the most popular times to sell a home, and it’s for good reason. The longer daylight hours, blossoming flowers, and...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/selling-your-home-in-spring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a18821f0d6f42a5b4f5759</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:26:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_971287cd738e4c42a0b1d1c6a1447def~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Update – September 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surge in First-Home Buyer Activity in BOP At East Realty, we’re excited to report a significant uptick in activity among first-home...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/market-update-september-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a18a48f0d6f42a5b4f5eed</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_061ff1ef303c48c6bbe09b91e6f43777~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do When Things Go Wrong with Your Rental Property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owning a rental property can be a great investment, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. From unexpected repairs to tenant...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/what-to-do-when-things-go-wrong-with-your-rental-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a196263b37fcacb8c2d088</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:35:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_adc0655fa74d4a338f6ca3901faf4825~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Update – August 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standing Out in a Tough Market: East Realty's Innovative Strategies Our team has recently achieved remarkable successes. Just last week,...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/market-update-august-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a193cbf0d6f42a5b4f8323</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_47c229b001c342b1b7794c0ac0237903~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Impact of the Bright-line Test Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National government recently announced changes to the Bright-line test, reducing the timeframe back to two years. These updates will...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/the-impact-of-the-bright-line-test-changes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a19a7be66022f6e68ce06e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_ff9148a2e15e489994c330daf8ba3767~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Update – July 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market Stability: Bay of Plenty Prices Hold Steady Amid Economic Challenges The median price for Bay of Plenty decreased 6.0%...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/market-update-july-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1b58e3b37fcacb8c32eb0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_cdf5c1d741f54d78b2918a6101d1979a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Update – June 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Realty: Leading Through Market Challenges in the Bay of Plenty East Realty remains positive, leveraging strong market knowledge,...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/market-update-june-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1b804f0d6f42a5b4ff29e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_6597b485183140f691617d0b69b860b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selling Your Home in the Colder Months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selling your home during the colder months can seem challenging, but it also presents unique opportunities. At East Realty, we understand...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/selling-your-home-in-the-colder-months</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1ba14192102d67f00ce2b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_876c49e9091446539a31a7b77467de44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Update – May 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economic Downturn Tightens Budgets New data from realestate.co.nz indicates a nationwide downturn in property demand, a trend that...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/market-update-may-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1bc533b37fcacb8c344c4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_9186e3ed0ef340de8619b415319cbc36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_785,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Professional Rental Property Appraisal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investing in a rental property or expanding your portfolio can be a strategic move for anyone looking to build wealth and generate...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/the-benefits-of-professional-rental-property-appraisal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1bfa1e66022f6e68d5202</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_bc05412e723e4e8d940109cce8d60258~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_785,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpacking REINZ’s Latest Data: A Snapshot of the Current Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the past two years, the New Zealand property market has experienced a slowdown due to rising interest rates, stricter lending...]]></description><link>https://www.oosold.nz/post/unpacking-reinz-s-latest-data-a-snapshot-of-the-current-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1c128e66022f6e68d5830</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f1fd4_b3086889ae484c65958faf905c114d49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherwin Barnedo</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>