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Kelvin Davidson: How a National victory could reshape NZ property landscape
Many existing and would-be property investors will be keeping a close watch on the polls and whether or not National can form or lead the next government after the October 14 election. If National is successful, we now know it would mean a reinstatement of mortgage interest deductibility for all properties, a Brightline Test back at two years (rather than…
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New Zealand unlikely to ease borrowing restrictions in 2023
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is unlikely to ease current loan-to-value ratio restrictions that require investors to cough up a minimum deposit of 40 per cent, CoreLogic New Zealand's Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson says.
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Property values rise in one-in-three New Zealand suburbs
Home values have risen in 30 per cent of New Zealand suburbs according to the latest CoreLogic Mapping the Market tool.
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NZ property prices inching closer to a “floor”
The “floor” in New Zealand property is getting close, with values falling just 0.2 per cent last month according to CoreLogic NZ.
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New Zealanders spending half their income on mortgage repayments
Despite property prices easing across New Zealand, mortgage holders are still spending nearly half their income on repayments according to a new report.
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Profitable resales in New Zealand fall to the lowest level in eight years
Falling property prices across New Zealand has seen the number of homes sold for a gain tumble to the lowest level since 2015.
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When will movers return to the NZ market?
Owner-occupiers in New Zealand have been quiet over the past 12 months, with weak sentiment and higher interest rates holding movers back from relocating.
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NZ sales activity jumps and prices should follow
There are signs of life in the New Zealand property market, with new data showing that sales volumes are on the rise, which will begin to put upward pressure on prices.
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New housing construction continues to decline but costs are easing
Despite record demand for homes, the latest ABS construction data shows the pipeline of new homes continues to slow, with building starts down 16.4 per cent compared to last year.
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NZ home sales record first annual increase in two years
After being battered by one of the sharpest tightening cycles in the world, there are signs that the New Zealand market might be starting to turn the corner.
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A silver lining in NZ’s soft property market: values rise in 128 suburbs
Soft property market conditions continue across New Zealand, but there is some positive price news, with more than 120 suburbs increasing in value in the past three months.
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Are New Zealand’s interest rate hikes over?
The New Zealand Reserve Bank has shocked economic and property experts this week, raising the cash rate 0.25 per cent while indicating the next interest rate move will likely be down.
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New Zealand homeowners feel the pain as loss-making resales spike
Properties reselling at a loss have reached a seven-year high in New Zealand as the impact of higher interest rates continues to hit homeowners.
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New Zealand home sales hit lowest level in 40 years
Home sales across New Zealand have plummeted to the lowest level since the GFC, as the sharp increase in interest rates has put the brakes on homebuyers.
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New Zealand’s high-end properties have fallen in value by up to $300,000
New Zealand’s wealthiest suburbs are being hardest hit by the current market slowdown, with values falling by up $300,000 in some suburbs.
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New Zealand value decline re-accelerates in February
The downturn in the New Zealand property market gained renewed pace in February, with values falling at their fastest rate since October 2022.
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Prices are falling, so why is it still so expensive to buy in New Zealand?
Property values have been falling in New Zealand, but rising interest rates mean Kiwis are handing over more of their income to make mortgage repayments, CoreLogic reports.
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NZ records 10th month of property value declines
Property values across New Zealand fell 0.3 per cent over January, continuing a downward trend that's lasted 10 months.
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New Zealand inflation figures remain stubbornly high
The latest New Zealand Consumer Price Index readings indicate the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is likely to opt for a 0.75 per cent increase to the cash rate when it meets next, a leading economist says.
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Only 7 per cent of suburbs in New Zealand not experiencing price declines
While most suburbs in New Zealand have been experiencing steep home price declines in the past three months, there are still areas that have seen growth according to CoreLogic.
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New Zealand property values decline at GFC levels with further falls predicted
Agents taking stock of Australia's deteriorating market conditions should spare a thought for their Kiwi cousins, with values in New Zealand falling further than predicted in 2022.
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Tough conditions for mortgaged New Zealand investors
Homeowners across New Zealand who own multiple mortgaged properties face tough buying conditions as regulations and higher interest rates make it harder to purchase homes.
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Fixed-rate mortgages could hit 7 per cent in New Zealand
One-year fixed-rate mortgages could surge as high as 7 per cent in the coming months putting even more pressure on New Zealand property prices according to an expert.
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Profitable resales decline across New Zealand
Profitable resales across New Zealand continued to decline last quarter, dropping to 96.8 per cent according to CoreLogic.
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Further rate rises likely in New Zealand: CoreLogic
Rising inflation in New Zealand will likely mean more interest rate rises ahead according to CoreLogic. CoreLogic NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson said the fact that inflation had not yet slowed down and that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand considered the case for a 0.75 per cent rise should indicate further tightening ahead. “The past few weeks have…
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Low-deposit finance across New Zealand becoming harder to get
Low-deposit finance is becoming increasingly hard to secure in New Zealand as banks continue to tighten lending standards.
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First-home buyers quietly returning to the market
Despite rising interest rates, first home buyers appear to have passed “peak pessimism” and are slowing returning to the New Zealand property market, according to new data.
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Property values fall in 80 per cent of New Zealand suburbs
Property prices across New Zealand continue to soften with values down in more than 80 per cent of suburbs according to new data.
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Trading up is getting easier in New Zealand
Upgrading your home is gradually getting easier across New Zealand, with new data showing the premium to trade-up is on the decline.
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New Zealand the “canary in the coal mine” for Australian property
Australian homeowners can look to New Zealand’s property market as the “canary in the coal mine” to determine what kind of impact rate hikes might have on prices, according to experts.
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Hope for NZ home buyers as housing affordability reaches a “turning point”
Housing affordability across New Zealand has reached a “turning point” as falling house prices and growing wages start to benefit buyers.
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Profitable resales start to fall across New Zealand
Profitable resales across New Zealand have started to fall as interest rates rise and a surge in listings weighs on the property market.
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Should NZ first-home buyers purchase now or wait?
There might be merit in first home buyers waiting a little longer before trying to get into the New Zealand property market, according to a leading expert.
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New Zealand property prices face a test as interest rates rise and sales volumes fall
The New Zealand property market is going to face a “test” as rising interest rates and a wave of refinancing jolt the market in the next 12 months.
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Half of New Zealand suburbs declining in value
Auckland’s Point Chevalier has a new title it probably isn’t too keen on holding as the New Zealand suburb to decrease most in value in the past three months.
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