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With global uncertainty continuing to weigh on our economic recovery, and the RBNZ facing some tricky decisions on interest rates, the path ahead is far from straightforward. Here's the latest from Squirrel founder, JB, on what's been happening in the economy, with interest rates and across New Zealand's housing market.
Wellington's housing market is showing a few signs of life, but there's still a way to go before things really turn a corner. Meanwhile, between the election, interest rates and everything happening overseas, there's plenty to unpack. Here's the latest from our resident Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.
While much of New Zealand's housing market is still struggling to find its feet, Canterbury continues to buck the trend. Here's the latest on what's happening across the Christchurch property market, how things are shaping up for buyers, and what the election and interest rates could mean heading into 2027.
Slow financing can be one of the biggest headaches for home buyers, especially when you don't have the luxury of time to spare. Squirrel's new 24-hour home loan approval service is designed to help buyers move fast when the right property comes along—here are three scenarios when it could make all the difference.
