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13 February 2024
Price rises in recent years have hit some areas much harder than others - and Squirrel guest blogger, Rodney Dickens, reckons the government's got something to do with that (and not in a good way).
06 December 2023
Confirmation of the earlier than expected restoration of interest expense deductibility has not produced an extra surge in demand. The demand seems to be steadily increasing rather than surging. But what lies ahead?
25 October 2023
For many Kiwi voters, National's win in the recent election probably didnāt come as too much of a surprise ā and you can bet that Nationalās focus, especially over the next 12 months, will be on driving through policies that are designed to bolster the New Zealand economy. So what will this all mean for homeowners and borrowers?
24 October 2023
With National back in government, we can anticipate the return of interest expense deductibility and no-fault tenancy terminations. But will this also bring a surge of property investors with them, and if so, what will this mean for first home buyers?
16 August 2023
The coming weakness in our economy would imply at a minimum no recovery in the housing market and maybe a continuation of the weakness since late-2021. But there are many other factors in play ā so will the recently developed upward momentum continue into 2024?
02 February 2023
Every now and then it is a good idea to sit back and remind ourselves of the big picture and how we got to where we are at the moment. For the NZ housing market, the story is this.
19 December 2022
It's pretty scary out there right now - but despite appearances, the foundations are already being laid for the housing market's recovery.
04 August 2022
Iāve just released the results of my latest survey and the numbers are not much changed from where they were at the end of June. Buyers remain in the shadows and prices are falling all around the country.
15 July 2022
The long-awaited return of choice to the housing market isnāt the only good news for first home buyers to be feeling positive about right now - changes to KÄinga Ora First Home schemes and CCCFA legislation add to the good news.
20 May 2022
This week's Budget announcement has brought good news for first home buyers, with the Government unveiling a number of changes to unlock additional support.
11 March 2022
It's been a nerve-wracking wait on findings of the Government's review into crippling CCCFA law changes - but the announcement brings good news for the Kiwi borrowers, and the industry.
10 March 2022
When it comes to your home loan application, getting your finances in tip-top shape will always be an important part of setting yourself up for success. And these tips are a great starting point.