News and Insights
Keep up with the property market, interest rates, lending rules and other useful updates for anyone who wants to make smarter property and financial decisions.
March update | A bit of a topsy turvy month
It’s been a topsy-turvy month in the world of interest rates and the broader economy. Following some signalling from the RBNZ, we saw longer-term mortgage rates begin to ease. But over the past few weeks, things have shifted again. Let’s explore what’s really going on.
July/August update | What buyers want, where the market’s moving, and what to expect next
Between winter chills, unexpected tsunami warnings, and banks being as slow as Auckland traffic on a wet Monday, it’s fair to say 2025 is keeping everyone on their toes. Fortunately, there’s plenty happening in the housing and finance world that’s a bit more predictable. Here’s the latest.
April 2025 update | OCR cut, lending shifts & fresh optimism in the market
Economists have responded positively to the recent OCR cut, with many now predicting deeper cuts ahead than originally forecast. Factors like easing inflation, a slowing global economy, and recent US trade tariff moves are all feeding into those expectations.