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Renewed confidence in property market
Data Analytics

Renewed confidence in property market

Nationwide house values rose 0.4% in October, as easing lending tests drew buyers back and lifted annual growth to 2.8%.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Property growth slow and steady… for now
Bank of New Zealand

Property growth slow and steady… for now

House price growth is expected to remain modest as easing lending conditions and strong migration support demand, but listings stay tight.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019
Family help still needed after KiwiBuild reset misses many
Bank of New Zealand

Family help still needed after KiwiBuild reset misses many

Many first-home buyers will still be shut out by income and price caps, leaving family loans and deposits crucial to getting on the ladder.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Government to get more renters into first homes
Bank of New Zealand

Government to get more renters into first homes

Looser deposit rules and bigger grants could help tenants buy sooner as Government-backed schemes are made more accessible.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?
eCommerce

Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?

Borrowers and savers face a shift as New Zealand rates fall, prompting calls to move cash into productive assets rather than bank deposits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2019
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Crypto

Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Are investors taking over the property market?
Bank of New Zealand

Are investors taking over the property market?

Investor buying climbed to 25% of New Zealand property purchases in July, the highest share since late 2016, CoreLogic said.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Small Business

Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home

OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
How to get more first home buyers on the property ladder
Bank of New Zealand

How to get more first home buyers on the property ladder

Widening the KiwiSaver HomeStart grants could help more first-home buyers bridge soaring deposits as rents climb and rates stay low.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
Success of Unitary Plan sets the tone for housing market
Law

Success of Unitary Plan sets the tone for housing market

Auckland’s more permissive zoning is helping ease prices, widen lending and give first-time buyers a better shot at home ownership.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
What the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate cut means for property
Bank of New Zealand

What the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate cut means for property

Borrowers could see lower mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate to 1.5% and hinted at another fall this year.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
New Zealand house prices might be going up more than you think
Bank of New Zealand

New Zealand house prices might be going up more than you think

Auckland’s weakness is masking stronger gains elsewhere, with provincial house values rising 8.2% over the year and interest rates low.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Does the NZ property market think it’s still 2018?
Bank of New Zealand

Does the NZ property market think it’s still 2018?

Auckland's weaker market is likely to drag on national property sales, even as CoreLogic sees New Zealand prices edging up about 3% this year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
What the Reserve Bank’s decision means for the property market
Economics

What the Reserve Bank’s decision means for the property market

Low mortgage rates should keep property demand supported after the Reserve Bank left the official cash rate unchanged again, though risks remain.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
Top three predictions for the 2019 property market
Bank of New Zealand

Top three predictions for the 2019 property market

Building consents must stay high if New Zealand is to make a dent in its housing shortfall, with the industry already running at full tilt.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Jan 2019
2019 real estate better than most predicted
Bank of New Zealand

2019 real estate better than most predicted

Low interest rates and looser lending are expected to cushion New Zealand property values, with first-home buyers set to gain most.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Jan 2019
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
Auckland lacking quality office space
Productivity

Auckland lacking quality office space

Fewer premium floors and stronger demand are set to keep Auckland office rents rising until new supply arrives in 2020.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Sep 2018
Reserve Bank says 'not now' to the idea of official digital currency
Crypto

Reserve Bank says 'not now' to the idea of official digital currency

Reserve Bank says it won't issue a digital currency for now, but may do so in the future, as digital payments and cryptocurrencies grow in popularity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018