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Interest rates and incomes driving home loan affordability, not prices
Recent data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) indicates that mortgage interest rates and income leve...
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Recent data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) indicates that mortgage interest rates and income leve...
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The collapse of a major construction firm has left millions of dollars in liabilities outstanding and raised serious all...
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Wellington businessman Matthew Ryan is facing a significant setback after a substantial portion of his property and fina...
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The recent surge in global oil prices to the US$100 mark is expected to bring significant economic pressure to New Zeala...
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The market share held by mega-landlords in New Zealand’s residential property sales has slumped to its lowest level in s...
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A recent Kiwibank report has revealed a concerning trend among New Zealanders, with 40 per cent of Kiwis now taking on a...
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ASB’s General Manager-Rural, Aidan Gent, has called for a fundamental shift in mindset within the agricultural sector to...
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Forty percent of New Zealanders have taken on debt over the past year to manage rising living costs, according to Kiwiba...
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New market data has identified five specific locations across New Zealand where first-home buyers are currently experien...
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NZ First is exploring a potential co-investment model designed to assist first-home buyers by involving the Crown as a j...
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Co-operative Bank chief executive Mark Wilkshire has warned that New Zealand borrowers should prepare for fixed mortgage...
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The traditional one-million-dollar retirement milestone is increasingly insufficient in New Zealand due to longer life e...
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A two-storey Edwardian villa sitting on a 923 square metre section in the Newmarket end of Parnell has been described as...
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New Zealand’s rental market is experiencing its slowest annual growth in a quarter of a century, with the stock of rents...
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A Christchurch property owner has turned a substantial profit through a renovation project, purchasing a home for $1.15 ...
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National residential rents remained largely flat over the 12 months to May, according to the latest rental bond data fro...
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Average asking prices for residential properties advertised on Trade Me Property have fallen by more than $60,000 since ...
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A poll conducted among New Zealand readers has raised questions about the trade-offs between parking availability and lo...
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China’s economy expanded by 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter, marking its slowest growth rate in more than three ...
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The New Zealand residential property market experienced a downturn in June, with both sales volumes and house prices dec...
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New Zealand has fallen to the bottom of the OECD rankings for real wage growth, according to a recent report. Data revea...
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The New Zealand housing market is showing signs of stabilisation, though significant regional disparities are becoming m...
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Dame Jacinda Ardern and her husband Clarke Gayford have sold their Auckland bungalow for an undisclosed sum, with the ne...
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A new report from Rewiring Aotearoa reveals that a nationwide transition to solar power and electric appliances and vehi...
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As the election approaches, significant uncertainty remains regarding whether the Labour Party will move to cancel exist...
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ANZ economists have maintained their forecast for three Official Cash Rate (OCR) increases this year, despite a recent a...
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New Zealand investors are facing renewed warnings regarding "get-rich-quick" schemes that promise high returns through p...
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The director of Shape Construction, Toby Van T Veen, is facing significant scrutiny following reports that he has left b...
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Auckland’s culturally significant K Road has endured a sustained commercial downturn over the past year, characterised b...
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The New Zealand property market is facing an extended period of stagnation, with the current winter slowdown now project...
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New Zealand house sales have declined for the fifth consecutive month, according to new research from Cotality. In May, ...
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William Lamers and Erika Koderich’s vision of purchasing a lifestyle block to construct their family’s forever home has ...
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The landscape of the Marlborough region faces significant uncertainty following the introduction of the Government's Con...
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New Zealand’s major banks have implemented a series of home loan interest rate adjustments as market participants react ...
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A recent analysis from Inside Economics reveals that while New Zealand is not alone in facing a cost-of-living crisis, i...
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ANZ New Zealand has announced a reduction in both home loan and term deposit rates, following a decline in wholesale int...
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins has formally drawn a line regarding several tax proposals recently unveiled by the Green Par...
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Multiple political parties are advancing distinct tax reforms ahead of the upcoming election, reflecting a growing conse...
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First home buyers in Auckland, Tauranga, the Kapiti Coast and Queenstown face an affordability Catch-22, unable to save ...
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Andrew Nicol, the founder and managing partner of Opes Partners, has pushed back against political narratives that frame...
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New Reserve Bank research has identified a significant link between large-scale immigration shocks and fluctuations in N...
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The Green Party’s proposed ‘super-rich tax’ policy has been disclosed online ahead of its scheduled official announcemen...
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The landscape of property due diligence in New Zealand has shifted significantly, as increasing risks from floods, cyclo...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan has criticised Labour's recent policy announcements, arguing they deliver "warm fuzzies" rather...
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The residential property auction market is experiencing a notable decline as winter sets in across New Zealand. Recent d...
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced that 99.5 per cent of regular KiwiSaver contributors are set to benefit fro...
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Renowned New Zealand financial journalist Mary Holm has responded to a reader's claim that housing affordability in the ...
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A significant shift is underway in New Zealand’s property sector as Australian investors and professionals increasingly ...
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Owners of upmarket properties in Auckland and Queenstown are experiencing a significant financial windfall driven by int...
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Auckland councillors have voted to support a proposal for the 2026/27 Annual Plan, aimed at securing long-term financial...
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The Retirement Village Residents Association processed 168 resident complaints last year, highlighting significant delay...
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Westpac has reduced its three-, four- and five-year fixed home loan rates following a decline in funding costs driven by...
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Westpac has announced a reduction in its longer-term fixed mortgage rates, citing lower funding costs as the primary dri...
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New Zealand’s economy demonstrated resilience in the March quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising 0.8 per cen...
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New data indicates that trading up to a larger or more desirable property has become increasingly affordable across seve...
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The long-standing New Zealand property trope that house prices double every decade is facing scrutiny as the 2020s recor...
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A diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict and a subsequent drop in global oil prices are significantly easing ...
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Consumer confidence in New Zealand has plummeted to its lowest point in three years, dropping 14.3 points to 80.4 as esc...
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New Zealand homeowners are increasingly encountering claim limitations when insurers distinguish between sudden and grad...
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Recent shifts in Australian taxation policy have triggered a significant surge in interest from wealthy buyers targeting...
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The number of New Zealanders holding mortgages exceeding $1 million has surged 15 percent year-on-year to 134,000, a dra...
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Kāinga Ora, the New Zealand state housing agency, is set to offload a property it purchased seven years ago for $19.2 mi...
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is preparing to release its highly anticipated update on the Official Cash Rate this aft...
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Home loan interest rates are set for significant increases despite the Reserve Bank of New Zealand being widely expected...
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Louise Upston is currently advocating for stricter eligibility criteria for New Zealanders applying for the accommodatio...
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Waiheke Island is experiencing a severe property market downturn, leaving vendors who purchased at the peak of the marke...
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Waiheke Island is experiencing a severe property market downturn, with local house prices falling below pre-Covid levels...
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Māngere is steadily recovering from the devastating early 2023 storms, which caused significant flooding around the Te A...
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Summerset Group has listed New Zealand's most expensive retirement village apartment, with an $11.995 million asking pri...
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The Christchurch property market is currently experiencing a notable upswing, primarily driven by a substantial demograp...
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Nearly 20 percent of New Zealand townhouses are selling for a loss, reflecting a noticeable softening in the property se...
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ANZ New Zealand economists warn that mortgage holders are facing a difficult decision on how long to fix their home loan...
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Recent data indicates a significant cooling within the residential property market, as overall activity appears to stall...
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Christchurch is significantly enhancing its global connectivity, with the South Island set to welcome three new internat...
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The New Zealand property market is experiencing a prolonged period of softness, with approximately 1500 fewer homes sold...
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Recent economic data indicates that New Zealand's two largest cities, Auckland and Wellington, have effectively endured ...
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New Zealanders' confidence in rising house prices has fallen significantly over the last quarter, largely driven by grow...
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Recent reports reveal a significant disconnect between the housing being developed for older demographics and the actual...
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The upcoming New Zealand election campaign is poised to feature a fierce debate surrounding the implementation and struc...
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The Wellington region is confronting significant economic uncertainty following the announcement of further public secto...
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Wellington's economy and property market are bracing for further pressure as the Government plans to cut 8700 public sec...
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A significant reduction in the public sector workforce looms as the Government outlines its fiscal strategy. Media organ...
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Following sweeping changes in the latest Australian Budget, some Australian commentators have labelled New Zealand a "ta...
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Recent data released by the property platform Trade Me has revealed that families residing in a specific South Island ci...
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The New Zealand housing market is heading into winter facing a significant overhang of unsold residential properties. Ac...
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New Zealand's population has officially surpassed the 5.3 million mark, reaching an estimated 5,361,300 residents. This ...
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Kiwi Property Group has reported a robust full-year operating result for the 12 months ended March 2026, though its bott...
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Christchurch is experiencing a growing issue with half-finished townhouse developments as market demand for two-bedroom ...
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New Zealand homeowners are facing mounting pressure as a growing consensus among economists points to a distinct rise in...
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