Team Peter & Edita - Raine & Horne Real Estate

03/09/2026

📈 The OCR has risen to 2.75% — so what could that mean for Auckland homeowners, buyers and sellers?

A 0.25% increase doesn’t automatically mean every mortgage rate will rise by the same amount, but it can still influence borrowing capacity, buyer confidence and decisions around fixing or refinancing.

For buyers, higher servicing calculations may affect how much the bank is prepared to lend.

For sellers, changes in borrowing costs can influence how buyers behave — but serious, well-prepared buyers are still active when the right property comes along.

And for homeowners coming off a fixed rate, this is another reminder that the lowest advertised rate isn’t always the whole story. The loan term, your circumstances and your future plans matter too.

The OCR is important, but it’s only one piece of the property-market puzzle. Supply, demand, lending policies, location, presentation and the individual property all still matter.

If you’re thinking about selling or making a property move in West Auckland, I’m always happy to have a chat about what I’m seeing in the market right now — no pressure, just practical local advice.

09/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki ✨
Matariki is a special time in Aotearoa to pause, reflect on the year that has been, remember loved ones, and look forward with hope and intention.
For us, it is also a reminder of the importance of home — the place where families gather, stories are shared, and memories are made.
Wishing you and your whānau a peaceful and meaningful Matariki, filled with warmth, gratitude, and connection.
Ngā mihi nui,

19/06/2026

17/06/2026

🌿🏡 **Serious Value In A Special Setting – Mt Roskill** 🏡🌿

Tucked well back from the road and surrounded by native bush, this charming home offers privacy, peace, and a beautiful lifestyle feel. 🌳🐦

Inside features light-filled open-plan living, a stylish kitchen, three generous bedrooms, and a spacious family bathroom. Step out to the deck and enjoy the outlook across Lynfield. ☀️🌅

✅ Private native bush setting
✅ Three double bedrooms
✅ Stylish kitchen & open-plan living
✅ Deck with Lynfield outlook
✅ Great under-house storage
✅ Off-street parking for two cars
✅ Close to parks, walkways, schools, shops & motorway links

A special home in a peaceful Mt Roskill location — one you’ll want to see in person. 👀

Come along to the open home or contact us for a private viewing.

29/05/2026

🏡 Just Listed — 60 Kay Drive, Blockhouse Bay

Looking for a home that gives you more space, more flexibility, and more options for the future?

This Blockhouse Bay property could be the one. With 4 bedrooms plus a versatile rumpus room, you have extra space for a second living area, work-from-home setup, teenage retreat, guest room, or hobby space. ✨

You’ll also enjoy:
✅ Flat, sun-soaked section
✅ North-facing aspect
✅ Standalone garage
✅ Plenty of off-street parking
✅ Room for extra cars, boat, trailer, or campervan
✅ Mixed-Housing-Suburban zoning for future potential

For families, first-home buyers, or investors, 60 Kay Drive offers a great mix of comfort, location, and opportunity.

📍 60 Kay Drive, Blockhouse Bay
📞 Contact us to arrange a viewing or come along to the open home.

Sometimes the right home is the one that gives you options — and this one certainly does. 😊

12/05/2026

Every home has a story.
For the sellers, this was more than just a property — it was a place filled with memories, milestones, and years of life lived within its walls.
For the buyers, it is the beginning of something new — a fresh chapter, new routines, and a place to create their own memories.
Selling and buying a home can feel emotional, exciting, stressful, and hopeful all at once. But when the right buyer meets the right home, there is something very special about seeing both sides move forward.
Wishing the sellers and buyers all the very best as one chapter closes and another begins. 🏡✨

📞 The A-TEAM
Raine & Horne