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Stats NZ's monthly card spending data is often seen as an indicator of economic health—and if the latest numbers are anything to go by, we're a country still deep in recession. But card spending data only represents one part of the equation, says Rodney Dickens, and the reality is things aren't as bad as they first appear.
Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market - covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading.
If you're going through a divorce, you probably have a whole lot of questions about navigating changes to your mortgage, and where to next. We’ve got you covered.
The Christchurch property market is going about its business—quietly tracking upwards and leading the way for New Zealand's recovery. Here's the latest on what's been happening with interest rates, house prices and the wider South Island property market this month.
Winter might be upon us, but that hasn't been much of a deterrent for Wellington first home buyers who are still leading the charge—making the most of high stock levels (and a lack of FOMO) on their hunt for the right property. Here's the latest from the Wellington housing market this month.
With interest rates just a fraction from the bottom, things on the home front (particularly in the South Island) are starting to look up. But overseas, there's a whole raft of factors playing out causing uncertainty and volatility over the future of longer-term interest rates. Here's the latest on interest rates, house prices, and the domestic and global economy.
In some parts of the world, like the US, the drop-off in house sales over winter is big enough to have a dramatic impact on house prices—but not so in New Zealand. Squirrel guest blogger Rodney Dickens dives into the data in his latest article.
Now that we're well on the path to lower interest rates—and with a little more relief still on the horizon—here are the key OCR dates you need to watch out for over the remainder of 2025.
And another 0.25% it is! Just as expected, the RBNZ dropped the OCR from 3.50% to 3.25% on 28 May. But while every step closer to neutral is a step in the right direction, how much of a difference will it really make to mortgage rates?
The key takeaway this month? It's a bit of a mixed bag out there right now—but, even with the global situation (which all feels pretty scary and uncertain) it's not all bad news. Here's the latest on what's been happening with interest rates, the New Zealand housing market, and the domestic and global economy.
While first home buyer activity is picking up, conditions are still challenging for sellers—and those looking to upgrade are having to be careful about how they juggle the buying and selling process. Here's the latest on Wellington's property market, and interest rates, from our Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.
The not-so-good news: US trade wars look set to tip the global economy into a period of low-growth over the next few years. The upside: NZ interest rates could drop further than expected in the coming months as a result, helping to bring some life back to the housing market.
