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Housing affordability getting worse despite easing price growth
Bank of New Zealand

Housing affordability getting worse despite easing price growth

Mortgage repayments now absorb nearly half of household income, as record house prices and weaker wages push affordability to fresh lows.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
Will the credit crunch kill the housing boom?
Bank of New Zealand

Will the credit crunch kill the housing boom?

First-home buyers are being refused finance after going unconditional, as tougher bank rules and lending checks squeeze borrowing.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
COVID-19 impact on property market becoming clearer
Risk & Compliance

COVID-19 impact on property market becoming clearer

Property values have already slipped nationwide, with tourism-dependent centres like Queenstown hardest hit as the recession starts to bite.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2020
Housing market predictions post-lockdown
Property Market

Housing market predictions post-lockdown

Transaction volumes are expected to fall sharply after lockdown, with weaker demand and limited listings likely to push prices lower.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Seven ways to manage your holdings through the lockdown and downturn
Risk & Compliance

Seven ways to manage your holdings through the lockdown and downturn

New Zealand property owners are being urged to avoid panic decisions, as low rates and support measures may help cushion the lockdown fallout.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Lockdown laws that will affect every landlord
Power / Energy

Lockdown laws that will affect every landlord

Tenants face a temporary freeze on rent rises and evictions as New Zealand's four-week COVID-19 lockdown halts viewings and house moves.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
OCR slash will help carry real estate momentum
Bank of New Zealand

OCR slash will help carry real estate momentum

Lower borrowing costs are expected to bolster New Zealand property demand, with record-low interest rates giving buyers greater certainty and confidence.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Dunedin property market still running hot
Housing

Dunedin property market still running hot

Tight housing supply and surging demand are pushing Dunedin values up 17% a year, with buyers still outpacing new listings.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
ASB director Robert Jesudason resigns
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

ASB director Robert Jesudason resigns

Robert Jesudason, an executive at Commonwealth Bank Australia, has resigned from the board of the Australian bank's New Zealand arm, ASB Bank.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014

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Joust Marketplace unveils first phase of product-roadmap
Expansion

Joust Marketplace unveils first phase of product-roadmap

Joust Marketplace, an online home loan marketplace, has unveiled its new feature, Joust Connect, one of several features to be released this year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023