There’s something undeniably special about living by the water.

Global economic uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tensions are reigniting global demand for tangible assets – particularly prime real estate in countries renowned for their stability, governance, and lifestyle advantages, Bayleys salespeople say.

Offering canal-side luxury with sweeping views, this brand-new waterfront residence delivers an exceptional blend of modern elegance, comfort, and connection to nature.

When it comes to choosing a property, a swimming pool can often be the extra selling point that makes a home stand out.

Sprawling across its own private peninsula, one of New Zealand’s most distinguished estates has become available.

High-end architecturally designed homes occupy a unique and admired space in our residential landscape. But how do you define one of these properties, and what features do they usually come with?

Just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge you can’t get much closer to Whitianga’s sought-after canal precinct. In a prime location and with equally spectacular interiors a recent upgrade has left this pristine new property in sought-after style

Keen to swap city for surf? With pristine beaches and captivating vistas right up and down the country, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to waterfront locations.

An unparalleled opportunity beckons on Whangarei’s stunning coastline, offering over 150 metres of absolute waterfront on a freehold title of approximately 5,564sqm.

A Far North seaside holiday property owned by a global shipping personality – who was one of the key innovators in developing the shipping of New Zealand fruit to the world back in the 1970s – has been placed on the market for sale.

For many, it’s the definition of a quintessential Kiwi summer, but the classic Kiwi bach has significantly evolved over the past four decades.

Te Hono O Te Wai, literally “the place where the waters meet”, is a nautically-inspired residential estate that honours its prized waterfront position.

Natural materials and cutting-edge design raise the bar on an enviable waterfront lifestyle.

For sale for the first time in a century, this original waterfront estate tugs at the heartstrings.

Where West Coast majesty meets waterfront elegance – Tirikohua Point Farm offers an exclusive opportunity to craft a world-class oceanside retreat.

The chance discovery of a slice of Hawke’s Bay waterfront land sparked a passion project that criss-crossed the globe.

An exceptional opportunity has emerged in Opononi, where a coastal haven delivers waterfront magic across a two-hectare retreat.

Coastal, riverside, lakefront and canal properties have a charismatic lure for buyers in New Zealand and Australia, with a new cross-country partnership set to optimise opportunities.

Botswana Butchery, on the shores of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, champions fine produce with a twist on time-honoured classics.

The appetite for waterfront property has not mellowed despite economic headwinds and there’s been some good buying opportunities, with strong migration and constrained housing supply likely to drive long-term price growth in the years ahead.