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While things are definitely starting to look up, the road to economic recovery is proving to be longer and harder than many expected—and Squirrel founder, JB, reckons we need to look deeper than a 'borrow and spend' approach to growth in order to truly succeed. Here's the latest on interest rates, the economy and NZ housing market for this month.
The winter slowdown is upon us—and although the news out of the Capital this month isn't great for those hoping for house price growth, it's fantastic for anyone looking buy. Our Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue, chats through what's been happening with interest rates, house prices, and his musings on an alternative way to manage inflation.
As most of the country plods along on a slow and steady recovery, the South Island is bucking the trend. Sales are up, house prices are up, and first home buyers and investors alike are diving back in. Here's the latest from our South Island mortage expert, Nathan Miglani, on the Christchurch and South Island housing market and interest rates.
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.
