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First-home buyers maintain record market share in New Zealand
First-home buyers across New Zealand are capitalising on lower mortgage rates and below-peak property prices, maintaining a record…
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early…
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early…
RBNZ makes surprise 50bp cut to 2.50% amid weak economic outlook
New Zealand’s central bank delivers larger-than-expected rate cut to boost confidence as unemployment rises and spending slows
Housing affordability in New Zealand reaches a six-year high
Housing affordability across New Zealand has improved to its most favourable level since 2019, easing financial pressure on…
NZ: OCR cuts not over yet
New Zealand’s central bank has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25 percentage points, and further reductions…
New Zealand property resale profits hit a decade low
Property owners in New Zealand are experiencing the lowest rate of resale profits in more than a decade…
New Zealand property values flat as market uncertainty persists
National property values in New Zealand edged down by 0.2% in July, with the housing market showing little…
Mortgage refinancing hits record high in NZ
Refinancing activity hit record highs in June, with more than 3,500 mortgage holders switching banks and nearly $2.5…
NZ property sales strengthen while high listings keep prices in check
Property sales activity in New Zealand has continued to strengthen, with volumes holding above average levels for the…
Construction costs rise modestly in New Zealand
New Zealand's residential construction costs have increased slightly, with the latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) showing a…
New Zealand property market shows signs of recovery as sales activity strengthens
New Zealand's property market is showing clear signs of recovery with sales volumes exceeding average levels for the…
New Zealand property market remains sluggish
Property values across New Zealand edged down slightly in May, with mixed results across the country.
RBNZ cuts rates again
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to…
Nine in ten Kiwi property owners still making a profit, despite market challenges
Despite a softening property market, the vast majority of New Zealand property sellers are still walking away with…
Rate wars could see borrowers opt for longer fixed terms
New Zealand borrowers may soon shift away from short-term fixed mortgages as banks engage in "rate wars" offering…
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have returned to growth, signaling the end of 2024's mini downturn and suggesting…
Property slowdown gives NZ buyers the upper hand
New Zealand's property market continues to experience a slowdown, with national property values falling nearly 18 per cent…
Blue chip New Zealand property outperforms
New Zealand’s high-end properties and certain regional areas are showing strength and outpacing much of the broader market,…
Singles can’t afford to rent in New Zealand
Singles in New Zealand are not living the ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ life, with new analysis showing that no region…
NZ construction costs inch up amid industry slowdown
Construction costs in New Zealand have shown a slight increase in the September quarter, despite an ongoing slowdown…
RNBZ rate cuts to boost confidence
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s latest rate cut is set to boost market confidence and there is…
Mixed Fortunes for Australia and New Zealand Property Markets as Suburb Values Weaken
Recent data from CoreLogic and insights from property experts reveal a mixed picture for both the Australian and…
Townhouses drive New Zealand’s housing market transformation
New Zealand's housing landscape has undergone a significant shift, with townhouses emerging as a key driver of growth,…
Housing affordability remains challenging in New Zealand
Housing affordability in New Zealand continues to be strained despite weaker property prices and rising incomes.
New Zealand property profits plunge to lowest since 2015
The proportion of properties selling for a profit in New Zealand has hit its lowest level since 2015.
Townhouses surge: Transforming NZ’s housing landscape
Townhouses have become a significant growth component for the New Zealand housing market, making up almost half of…
10 things to know about the NZ property market right now
Regulatory change is a huge theme for housing at present, so in this environment CoreLogic's Chief Property Economist,…
New Zealand resellers still seeing red
Prices are still favouring buyers in New Zealand, with new data showing that increasing numbers of resellers have…
NZ FHB’s making the most of lower prices
New Zealand first-home buyers have capitalised on lower property prices and other incentives, making up more than one-quarter…
Slow start for New Zealand property prices in 2024
The average value of a property in New Zealand had risen to $934,806 following a 0.5 per cent…
Numbers ‘not adding up’ for New Zealand investors
Despite rising rents in New Zealand, investor yields are still lagging behind mortgage repayments, forcing ‘Mum and Dad…
New Zealand sales volumes near 40-year lows
High interest rates continue to weigh on New Zealand's housing market, with monthly sales volumes seeing the second-slowest…
New Zealand homeowners struggle to pay mortgage
New Zealanders are struggling afford a home, with higher interest rates and elevated property prices squeezing borrowers.
New Zealand profitable resales rise as markets recover
The recovery in New Zealand's housing market has led to profitable resales rising for the first time in…