House prices
With the first quarter of the year nearly gone, and with GDP having returned to growth, David Hargreaves has a quick check on the economy's pulse
26th Mar 25, 1:08pm
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With the first quarter of the year nearly gone, and with GDP having returned to growth, David Hargreaves has a quick check on the economy's pulse
People who bought their first home 10 years ago should now be well placed to move up the property ladder into something more expensive
26th Mar 25, 9:00am
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People who bought their first home 10 years ago should now be well placed to move up the property ladder into something more expensive
BNZ report sees 7% house price growth this year but warns of downside risks too
25th Mar 25, 10:41am
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BNZ report sees 7% house price growth this year but warns of downside risks too
Housing now considered affordable in most parts of the country but major pressure points remain for first home buyers in Auckland, Tauranga, Kapiti Coast and Queenstown
22nd Mar 25, 9:00am
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Housing now considered affordable in most parts of the country but major pressure points remain for first home buyers in Auckland, Tauranga, Kapiti Coast and Queenstown
National median house price rose 2.9% in February from January, reaching $772,000
17th Mar 25, 9:00am
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National median house price rose 2.9% in February from January, reaching $772,000
High stock levels on Trade Me Property giving buyers plenty of choice as the summer season winds down
13th Mar 25, 10:00am
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High stock levels on Trade Me Property giving buyers plenty of choice as the summer season winds down
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show owner-occupiers were still overwhelmingly 'going short' in January with their new mortgage commitments
10th Mar 25, 3:39pm
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Latest monthly RBNZ figures show owner-occupiers were still overwhelmingly 'going short' in January with their new mortgage commitments
The busiest week for housing auctions may have been the last week of February
A surge in non-performing mortgage loans is a reminder that even though interest rates are now falling, this is not necessarily going to lift the economy as quickly as we would hope
7th Mar 25, 5:00am
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A surge in non-performing mortgage loans is a reminder that even though interest rates are now falling, this is not necessarily going to lift the economy as quickly as we would hope
Barfoot & Thompson's median selling price declines for three consecutive months as stock levels surge
4th Mar 25, 10:42am
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Barfoot & Thompson's median selling price declines for three consecutive months as stock levels surge
Auction rooms exceptionally busy with more than 600 properties auctioned over the last week
1st Mar 25, 9:00am
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Auction rooms exceptionally busy with more than 600 properties auctioned over the last week
A turnaround in home loan affordability for first home buyers has happened quite quickly
28th Feb 25, 11:16am
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A turnaround in home loan affordability for first home buyers has happened quite quickly
House prices are unlikely to surge as long-term interest rates remain steady despite cuts to the Official Cash Rate, Treasury’s chief economist says
27th Feb 25, 5:00am
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House prices are unlikely to surge as long-term interest rates remain steady despite cuts to the Official Cash Rate, Treasury’s chief economist says
People generally optimistic about house price gains but are less confident than they were a year ago - ASB Housing Confidence Survey
24th Feb 25, 5:00am
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People generally optimistic about house price gains but are less confident than they were a year ago - ASB Housing Confidence Survey
Almost 500 properties went under the hammer at the latest auctions with 41% selling under the hammer
22nd Feb 25, 6:00am
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Almost 500 properties went under the hammer at the latest auctions with 41% selling under the hammer
Buyers spoiled for choice as the housing market gears up for its busiest time of the year
21st Feb 25, 8:00am
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Buyers spoiled for choice as the housing market gears up for its busiest time of the year
Auckland's median price dropped $51,000 in January, national median down $30,000
19th Feb 25, 9:00am
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Auckland's median price dropped $51,000 in January, national median down $30,000
The latest quarterly Household Expectations Survey for the Reserve Bank finds that households reckon the inflation rate will be 4.9% in a year and they don't see it being within the 1% to 3% target range over the next five years
18th Feb 25, 3:43pm
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The latest quarterly Household Expectations Survey for the Reserve Bank finds that households reckon the inflation rate will be 4.9% in a year and they don't see it being within the 1% to 3% target range over the next five years
Listings on Trade Me Property at a five year high in January while asking prices were in decline
17th Feb 25, 9:23am
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Listings on Trade Me Property at a five year high in January while asking prices were in decline
Dean Attewell suggests managing interest rates, mandatory retirement deductions and immigration in tandem to create a more balanced and sustainable housing market
15th Feb 25, 9:25am
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Dean Attewell suggests managing interest rates, mandatory retirement deductions and immigration in tandem to create a more balanced and sustainable housing market
Auction activity little changed from late last year with no big upturn or major drop in activity
15th Feb 25, 6:00am
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Auction activity little changed from late last year with no big upturn or major drop in activity
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show sharp drops in what customers were paying on new mortgage rates in the second half of last year - but the bank yields on existing mortgages are falling only very slightly
12th Feb 25, 9:00am
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Latest monthly RBNZ figures show sharp drops in what customers were paying on new mortgage rates in the second half of last year - but the bank yields on existing mortgages are falling only very slightly
QV sees some small value increases creeping into the housing market
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in December the very brief flirtation with floating rate mortgages was replaced by a surge of interest in six month fixed rates
10th Feb 25, 3:47pm
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Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in December the very brief flirtation with floating rate mortgages was replaced by a surge of interest in six month fixed rates
Home loan affordability improved significantly for first home buyers in 2024 thanks to three key factors
7th Feb 25, 10:09am
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Home loan affordability improved significantly for first home buyers in 2024 thanks to three key factors