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The Cooper Group Joins LeadingRE

Some milestones mark the natural growth of a business, while others open doors to new opportunities. Our membership with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® is one of those significant moments.  https://youtu.be/bNbHbCVfz8w We are excited to share that The Cooper Group is now officially part of both networks, which are among the most respected organizations in global real estate. LeadingRE connects over 550 independently owned

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What Nelson’s new planning landscape means for property owners

Over the past two years, Nelson City Council’s Plan Change 29 has been the city’s most significant planning process, affecting many property owners. Proposed in 2023, the overhaul focuses on housing density and managing natural hazards. PC29 introduced new hazard overlays for slope instability, flooding, fault lines, and liquefaction. When the consultation maps became public, the effects were immediate. Insurers grew cautious, lenders asked

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Selling Your Home in 2026: The Updated Field Guide

In 2022, we published a short guide on selling your home. Much of it still applies: presentation matters, photography matters, and having the right agent is crucial. However, four years later, several factors that sellers can control have changed. International buyers have returned for properties priced above $5 million. Climate and coastal hazard disclosures have improved. The digital marketing strategy now includes platforms like Instagram and

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A Nelson Saturday in the quiet months

Some cities you visit. Others change your life. Nelson has a colour of its own, not the colour of flowers and summer, but the light that lays along the harbour at five in the afternoon and tints the sky in pure gold. It smells of woodsmoke and salt, of hops and the last apples of autumn. The first cider of winter. This experience is

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The $5 Million Door Opens

What the New Overseas Investment Rules Mean for Nelson/Tasman’s Top End On the 6th of March 2026, a quiet but significant door reopened in New Zealand. After more than seven years of one of the strictest foreign ownership laws in the developed world, changes to the Overseas Investment Act now allow a specific group of international buyers to purchase a single high-value residential property,

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The Cooper Group: Refined. Distinct. Genuine.

We stand out by embracing a unique approach that reflects our commitment to excellence. Our clients receive the highest level of service, characterised by meticulous attention to detail and a bespoke, stress-free experience that leaves a lasting impression. We prioritise honest communication and provide genuine feedback and recommendations, ensuring that our clients always know exactly where they stand. Our listings get endless promotion on

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Easier access to loans

The Government is making changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) hoping to make it easier for people to access a loan. It is removing 11 pages of affordability regulations, which prescribed minimum steps to assess the affordability of a loan. Housing Minister Chris Bishop said lenders would still be required to act responsibly. Watch: Andrew Bayly defends easing lending criteria

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Everything you need to know about debt to income ratios

DTIs could be coming soon – what are they and how will they affect homebuyers and the property market? It’s happening – The Reserve Bank is going to introduce debt to income (DTI) ratios soon. There’s no official date yet but the bank’s most recent policy consultation paper in January 2024 pointed to mid 2024. This new policy could have a big effect on

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A word from our valued clients

Amazing service quick sale

We can’t recommend Debbie and her team highly enough! From start to finish she was amazing—keeping us thoroughly informed every step of the way especially with her wealth of knowledge in the industry. We really loved that it wasn’t just Debbie working with us, but the whole team—it felt like a true wrap-around service with everyone working together to get the best result. They marketed our house perfectly, which meant a quick and easy sale with zero stress on our end. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Hayley & Sam Whiting
vendor

Guidance and Support

We are very happy with the service we received from Richard! As a first-time homebuyer, we had a lot of questions and concerns, but Richard was always available to help (even on Sundays). The team provided excellent information and guidance throughout the entire process, making us feel informed every step of the way. Even though we were the buyers, Richard was always there to help us. We highly recommend The Cooper Group -Mr & Mrs Smith to anyone looking for a reliable real estate experience. Well done!
Anna and Gabriel
BUYERS

Unbelievably fast sale !!!

We spoke with Debbie about the current market, 2 days later she appraised our home, 2 days after that she bought a potential buyer through. Went to market a week later and had a contract 4 days later, unconditional 13 days after listing. We were truly blown away with the speed of the deal and result of the sale. Debbie really goes the extra mile to make the sale process as enjoyable and stress free as possible, a true professional who we cannot recommend highly enough.
Gary Donaldson
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