House prices
Some economists think a National-led government would be more inflationary than Labour
4th Oct 23, 7:02pm
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Some economists think a National-led government would be more inflationary than Labour
Independent economic researchers Capital Economics say it is 'increasingly clear' monetary policy tightening is doing its work and the rate-hiking cycle is already over, with cuts coming next year
4th Oct 23, 11:21am
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Independent economic researchers Capital Economics say it is 'increasingly clear' monetary policy tightening is doing its work and the rate-hiking cycle is already over, with cuts coming next year
Economists are cheered by signs the Reserve Bank's monetary tightening is getting traction but caution that inflationary pressures are still strong
3rd Oct 23, 2:01pm
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Economists are cheered by signs the Reserve Bank's monetary tightening is getting traction but caution that inflationary pressures are still strong
Barfoot & Thompson's average selling price dropped by almost $30,000 in September while the median price increased by $4500
3rd Oct 23, 10:35am
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Barfoot & Thompson's average selling price dropped by almost $30,000 in September while the median price increased by $4500
Latest RBNZ figures show while overall non-performing loans climbed in August, household mortgage stress didn't get any worse
3rd Oct 23, 8:14am
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Latest RBNZ figures show while overall non-performing loans climbed in August, household mortgage stress didn't get any worse
Latest Reserve Bank figures show that mortgage money advanced last month rose by over 8% on a seasonally-adjusted basis
27th Sep 23, 8:46am
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show that mortgage money advanced last month rose by over 8% on a seasonally-adjusted basis
ANZ economists have raised their forecast of house price growth and now see a 4% rise for the second half of this year
25th Sep 23, 2:36pm
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ANZ economists have raised their forecast of house price growth and now see a 4% rise for the second half of this year
BNZ chief economist estimates the average annual expense associated with buying the median NZ home currently exceeds the cost of renting by just over $38,000 a year
19th Sep 23, 11:46am
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BNZ chief economist estimates the average annual expense associated with buying the median NZ home currently exceeds the cost of renting by just over $38,000 a year
Latest REINZ housing market data suggest 'momentum is building and that is likely to continue throughout the spring', economists say
14th Sep 23, 11:58am
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Latest REINZ housing market data suggest 'momentum is building and that is likely to continue throughout the spring', economists say
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The national median house price dropped slightly last month, but sales lifted, days to sell decreased, and both Auckland and Wellington saw month-on-month rises in median prices; ANZ economists say market has 'convincingly turned a corner'
13th Sep 23, 9:00am
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The national median house price dropped slightly last month, but sales lifted, days to sell decreased, and both Auckland and Wellington saw month-on-month rises in median prices; ANZ economists say market has 'convincingly turned a corner'
How much did Chinese investors drive up Sydney home prices? It’s less than you might think
11th Sep 23, 1:58pm
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How much did Chinese investors drive up Sydney home prices? It’s less than you might think
BNZ economists had expected continued improvement in housing affordability but now say any improvement next year will be 'glacial' and affordability will start to deteriorate again in 2025
5th Sep 23, 9:52am
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BNZ economists had expected continued improvement in housing affordability but now say any improvement next year will be 'glacial' and affordability will start to deteriorate again in 2025
Realestate.co.nz hopeful spring will provide some signs of life in the housing market
1st Sep 23, 10:19am
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Realestate.co.nz hopeful spring will provide some signs of life in the housing market
CoreLogic says national house values nudged 0.2% lower in August, with the three-month change 'also easing' to a 1.8% fall. The average property is now worth $905,466, which is 13.2% below the peak level
1st Sep 23, 1:00am
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CoreLogic says national house values nudged 0.2% lower in August, with the three-month change 'also easing' to a 1.8% fall. The average property is now worth $905,466, which is 13.2% below the peak level
Latest RBNZ figures show that specific mortgage loan impairments rose 12.1% in the past month, while total non-performing mortgage loans were up 5.6%
31st Aug 23, 4:12pm
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Latest RBNZ figures show that specific mortgage loan impairments rose 12.1% in the past month, while total non-performing mortgage loans were up 5.6%
'While there are risks on both sides of our house price forecast, we think the near-term skew is to the upside'
29th Aug 23, 2:50pm
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'While there are risks on both sides of our house price forecast, we think the near-term skew is to the upside'
The number of people choosing to 'top-up' their home mortgage is running at fewer than half the number of two years ago
28th Aug 23, 12:36pm
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The number of people choosing to 'top-up' their home mortgage is running at fewer than half the number of two years ago
Latest Reserve Bank figures show mortgage money advanced last month dipped below $5 billion - the lowest level for a July month since 2017
24th Aug 23, 3:48pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show mortgage money advanced last month dipped below $5 billion - the lowest level for a July month since 2017
Ongoing rises in mortgage interest rates gazumped rising incomes and drooping house prices for first home buyers last month
21st Aug 23, 1:31pm
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Ongoing rises in mortgage interest rates gazumped rising incomes and drooping house prices for first home buyers last month
The gap between the price vendors expect to receive for their properties and the price buyers are prepared to pay continues to narrow
18th Aug 23, 10:29am
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The gap between the price vendors expect to receive for their properties and the price buyers are prepared to pay continues to narrow
Kiwis' mean and median wealth per adult suffers annual fall, according to the Credit Suisse-UBS Global Wealth Report
17th Aug 23, 12:46pm
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Kiwis' mean and median wealth per adult suffers annual fall, according to the Credit Suisse-UBS Global Wealth Report
Reserve Bank changes its forecasts and now expects house prices to rise from the current quarter, with annual prices showing an increase by March next year
16th Aug 23, 3:50pm
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Reserve Bank changes its forecasts and now expects house prices to rise from the current quarter, with annual prices showing an increase by March next year
Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.50% but says interest rates need to remain at a restrictive level for some time
16th Aug 23, 2:18pm
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Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.50% but says interest rates need to remain at a restrictive level for some time
A ban on foreign homebuyers could be changed under a National-led government, while Labour warns any change could be irreversible
16th Aug 23, 12:11pm
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A ban on foreign homebuyers could be changed under a National-led government, while Labour warns any change could be irreversible
Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show that the country's new first home buyer borrowers have just started to stretch themselves a little further again
16th Aug 23, 8:44am
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Latest quarterly Reserve Bank figures show that the country's new first home buyer borrowers have just started to stretch themselves a little further again