Property Perspectives

In the latest episode, Conrad explains the effects government policy, especially regarding emissions trading scheme settings, are having on the price of high country land. Also, with farm sales at around half of what they were 12 months ago, we discuss what is causing this, as well as what the near future is looking like for the rural property market.

Following on from the preview episode looking at how to get new entrants into capital-heavy properties like those in horticulture through long-term leases, Gerhard and Conrad discuss a new, similar approach that Property Brokers is considering for the dairy industry, involving lease-to-buy options. The approach could benefit both the vendor and new entrants, as well as the wider-sector in the long run.

Property Brokers Rural GM Conrad Wilkshire has been in Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay connecting with growers and rural professionals.In this episode, Conrad shares his perspectives from the trip with host Gerhard Uys, including some challenges for growers and their businesses right now. They also delve into some alternative ownership models that the next generation of growers may want to consider.

Gerhard and Conrad discuss the insights from Conrad's Property Brokers Rural Outlook, including the current state of the rural real estate market and what this means for the farmer on the ground.