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Just when we'd dared to hope things might be looking up, the global situation has thrown a spanner in the works—with inflation concerns now likely to send interest rates climbing again, stalling progress on the road to our economic and housing market recovery. Here's the latest from Chief Squirrel, David Cunningham.
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.
Any faint glimmers of hope for a 2026 housing market recovery have disappeared in recent weeks—as global uncertainty and concerns around rising interest rates dampen buyers demand. But while house prices look likely to remain flat this year, there's an opportunity for investors to ride rates upwards.
With rate increases now more than likely on the cards starting from mid-year, the outlook for New Zealand is a little bumpy in the short-term—but amidst it all, an opportunity for first-home buyers! Here's the latest from our resident Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.
