Housing
Ross Stitt assesses the factors contributing to the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to increase its cash rate by less than expected
7th Oct 22, 7:45am
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Ross Stitt assesses the factors contributing to the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to increase its cash rate by less than expected
The Opportunities Party proposes a new $15,000 tax free threshold as part of a major rebalancing of the tax system
3rd Oct 22, 12:30pm
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The Opportunities Party proposes a new $15,000 tax free threshold as part of a major rebalancing of the tax system
New NZCTU strategy paper also calls for creation of a new Kiwisaver provider
Ross Stitt casts an eye over the Australian housing market amid the suggestion the downturn is accelerating
22nd Sep 22, 6:55am
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Ross Stitt casts an eye over the Australian housing market amid the suggestion the downturn is accelerating
We follow up our review of the impact of inflation on house price changes with charts for all the main urban centers. So far, inflation has hurt house prices the least in New Plymouth and Invercargill
21st Sep 22, 2:30pm
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We follow up our review of the impact of inflation on house price changes with charts for all the main urban centers. So far, inflation has hurt house prices the least in New Plymouth and Invercargill
In real terms, Auckland housing is in a bear market having fallen more than 20% since a peak 10 months ago on an inflation adjusted basis
20th Sep 22, 11:31am
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In real terms, Auckland housing is in a bear market having fallen more than 20% since a peak 10 months ago on an inflation adjusted basis
QV says the average NZ home value dropped 5.5% in the three months to August; 'There's no immediate sign of things getting better'; 'We’re starting to see some pretty significant value reductions now'; Auckland house values drop $743 per day since January
9th Sep 22, 5:00am
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QV says the average NZ home value dropped 5.5% in the three months to August; 'There's no immediate sign of things getting better'; 'We’re starting to see some pretty significant value reductions now'; Auckland house values drop $743 per day since January
Kiwibank resurrects cash incentive offer for mortgage borrowers
Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich expects an increase in housing market activity in spring, but not at the levels of recent years
20th Aug 22, 9:57am
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Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich expects an increase in housing market activity in spring, but not at the levels of recent years
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub on what's going on in the housing market and why he's now optimistic about housing
19th Aug 22, 11:08am
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Economist Shamubeel Eaqub on what's going on in the housing market and why he's now optimistic about housing
BNZ economists say one of the tricky aspects facing the RBNZ is the 'market' desire to price in interest rate cuts next year
9th Aug 22, 9:17am
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BNZ economists say one of the tricky aspects facing the RBNZ is the 'market' desire to price in interest rate cuts next year
TOP Leader Raf Manji says an inquiry into the RBNZ's Covid-19 response could help establish a blueprint for managing future crises
7th Aug 22, 6:00am
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TOP Leader Raf Manji says an inquiry into the RBNZ's Covid-19 response could help establish a blueprint for managing future crises
John Mauldin says the US is probably in an as-yet-undeclared recession, but he can't recall any other recession coinciding with record-low unemployment and jammed airports
2nd Aug 22, 11:29am
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John Mauldin says the US is probably in an as-yet-undeclared recession, but he can't recall any other recession coinciding with record-low unemployment and jammed airports
The number of homes for sale has more than doubled year-on-year, with the national average asking price declining by $87k from its peak
1st Aug 22, 9:46am
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The number of homes for sale has more than doubled year-on-year, with the national average asking price declining by $87k from its peak
Statistics New Zealand says the highest spending households are more affected by the rising mortgage rates
26th Jul 22, 11:26am
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Statistics New Zealand says the highest spending households are more affected by the rising mortgage rates
BNZ economists see unemployment rate falling further and say unless there are soon signs 'the worm is turning' the RBNZ will have to contemplate 'a more aggressive interest rate track'
25th Jul 22, 3:07pm
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BNZ economists see unemployment rate falling further and say unless there are soon signs 'the worm is turning' the RBNZ will have to contemplate 'a more aggressive interest rate track'
Capital Economics says several central banks around the globe will have to reverse course as their countries' economies either enter recession or teeter on the edge of it
25th Jul 22, 11:54am
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Capital Economics says several central banks around the globe will have to reverse course as their countries' economies either enter recession or teeter on the edge of it
As our Official Cash Rate is being increased at never-before-seen speed, David Hargreaves tries to make sense of it all and the potential repercussions
21st Jul 22, 1:24pm
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As our Official Cash Rate is being increased at never-before-seen speed, David Hargreaves tries to make sense of it all and the potential repercussions
The surprisingly high inflation figure revealed this week has put the focus very firmly on some forthcoming economic events
19th Jul 22, 2:30pm
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The surprisingly high inflation figure revealed this week has put the focus very firmly on some forthcoming economic events
ANZ economists have changed their call and now see a higher peak of 4% for the OCR and say a 75-point rise next month 'is a very real possibility'; ASB also sees a chance of a 75-pointer
18th Jul 22, 1:53pm
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ANZ economists have changed their call and now see a higher peak of 4% for the OCR and say a 75-point rise next month 'is a very real possibility'; ASB also sees a chance of a 75-pointer
Latest inflation figures have come in even hotter than economists and the Reserve Bank had forecast
18th Jul 22, 10:54am
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Latest inflation figures have come in even hotter than economists and the Reserve Bank had forecast
Annual inflation is widely expected to hit a 32-year high of at least 7% when the latest official data is released - but the real issue is whether this will be the peak
15th Jul 22, 9:07am
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Annual inflation is widely expected to hit a 32-year high of at least 7% when the latest official data is released - but the real issue is whether this will be the peak
Both parties assume New Zealand must keep tax and net debt around 30% of GDP. Bernard Hickey argues this assumption underpins the fatally flawed model NZ Inc is addicted to
12th Jul 22, 7:04pm
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Both parties assume New Zealand must keep tax and net debt around 30% of GDP. Bernard Hickey argues this assumption underpins the fatally flawed model NZ Inc is addicted to
ANZ economists say rising wages and strong savings should prevent consumer spending falling rapidly though they do think consumption growth 'will slow to a crawl' from the second half of the year
7th Jul 22, 7:50am
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ANZ economists say rising wages and strong savings should prevent consumer spending falling rapidly though they do think consumption growth 'will slow to a crawl' from the second half of the year
The latest research series from the RBNZ highlights just how urgent it is that we avoid the toxic combination of fast rising population, masses of cheap debt and constrained housing supply in future, David Hargreaves says
6th Jul 22, 8:21am
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The latest research series from the RBNZ highlights just how urgent it is that we avoid the toxic combination of fast rising population, masses of cheap debt and constrained housing supply in future, David Hargreaves says