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Market update: House prices take a hit, but do they have further to fall?
With so many different forces playing out in the market right now - interest rates, inflation, the border reopening - how far might they go?
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Budget 2022 brings welcome support for first home buyers
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.
Perception vs reality in the housing market
How do I know when a downturn in the market is serious, entrenched, and likely to last for some time? There are a number of measures I look at including data on prices and results from my surveys, but one special factor is the blame game.
The anatomy of a turning housing market
Here is a quick high level run-through of the main things happening in the residential real estate market on average in New Zealand.
Are new builds still a good investment in the changing market?
New builds can be a great option for investors and first home buyers alike - and if you’re considering buying off plan, there are a few things to keep in mind to help you buy well.
How is an investment affected when a payment gets missed on a Squirrel loan?
If you’ve invested through the Squirrel peer-to-peer lending platform, you’ll be aware that on the other side of these investments are loans taken on by other Kiwis, borrowing through Squirrel. When these borrowers apply for a loan, they’re put under the microscope before our credit team push go, but what happens if a loan payment gets missed?
The Big Move: Getting set for a mortgage in New Zealand after living overseas
With borders officially reopening, many Kiwi expats are planning a move home once more. Here's everything you need to know about getting a mortgage in New Zealand after living overseas.
My main housing thoughts - Tony Alexander
Recently, I wrote a lengthy article listing the main things I am saying about the NZ residential property market at the moment – some of which I have been warning about for 12-18 months. Here are most of those points in summarised form.
Housing market easing off still
Independent Economist Tony Alexander gives his take on the factors that are playing into falling house prices. Will things be easier for first home buyers with the housing market softening and easing CCCFA rules?
Squirrel rate increase delivers even higher returns for investors
We come bearing good news, investors! As of the 21st March 2022, the rate of return across two of our Investment Classes – Home Loans and Construction Loans – has increased by 0.25%.
First home buyers should focus on choice, not potential for bargains
The expectation held by most of us is that average prices will fall about 10%. That sounds reasonable. But before anyone gets fixated on that number it pays to note something very important.
Cheers to that! CCCFA review brings much-needed (and hard fought) change
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.
Perception vs reality in the housing market
How do I know when a downturn in the market is serious, entrenched, and likely to last for some time? There are a number of measures I look at including data on prices and results from my surveys, but one special factor is the blame game.
