Here you'll find a well-rounded set of opinions from various writers. We welcome alternative views so in line with our philosophy of fairness, we will air other thought-provoking viewpoints here from our valued and experienced friends around the globe as well as our own news and views.
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.
We can probably all agree that New Zealand could do with more warm, dry, energy-efficient homes—but is the added cost of building them really worth it? How do the financials stack up? Squirrel partnered with the NZ Green Building Council and Infometrics to find out. Here's what we discovered.
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.
