After a strong February for the Ray White Group , March results continued their upward trajectory representing $ 8.52 billion in unconditional sales volume . Volumes increased across all Australian states , New South Wales leading the charge up 23.6 per cent on last month to represent $ 2.61 billion . New Zealand ’ s rebound has been significant with growth in the month up 37.4 per cent . Renewed confidence this year was not restricted to the residential sector with improvements in both Rural ( 44.8 per cent ) and Commercial ( 41.1 per cent ) businesses also this period .