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Borrowers bet on rate cuts by locking in short-term mortgages
Bank of New Zealand

Borrowers bet on rate cuts by locking in short-term mortgages

Higher costs now are prompting borrowers to favour one-year deals, even as CoreLogic says that bets on lower mortgage rates are building.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Housing market off to a sluggish start this year
Northland

Housing market off to a sluggish start this year

A glut of listings and high borrowing costs are keeping prices flat, with Auckland edging lower and buyers enjoying more choice.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Is our aversion to debt holding us back?
Taxation

Is our aversion to debt holding us back?

Record demand for New Zealand government bonds suggests ministers could borrow cheaply to tackle a $100 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
House prices back on the rise
Northland

House prices back on the rise

New Zealand’s housing recovery gathered pace last quarter, with national average prices up 2% and only Invercargill recording a fall.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Renewed optimism for commercial property in 2024
Hybrid & Remote Work

Renewed optimism for commercial property in 2024

Lower interest rates and firmer buyer-seller pricing are expected to lift commercial property sales after a weak 2022-23.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns
Health Technologies

Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns

In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Rents increasing twice as much as normal
National Party

Rents increasing twice as much as normal

New data show annual rent growth hit 6.1% in October, as tight supply and strong migration keep pressure on tenants.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Property market slow and steady ahead of summer
Migration

Property market slow and steady ahead of summer

Buyer activity has lifted sales and listings, with prices broadly steady and homes taking fewer days to sell across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Sun, 19th Nov 2023
Foreign buyer tax could have wider economic benefits
Taxation

Foreign buyer tax could have wider economic benefits

A weaker New Zealand dollar is helping lure North American buyers, with one investor already eyeing NZD $50 million for local businesses.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Property market showing ‘signs of revitalisation’
Northland

Property market showing ‘signs of revitalisation’

Home values are edging higher as first-home buyers and tighter supply lift activity in several centres, despite wider uncertainty.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Rental stock reaching crisis levels
Artificial Intelligence

Rental stock reaching crisis levels

Desperate tenants are now offering above asking rents as migration and storm damage squeeze Auckland's inner-city housing supply.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2023
Development activity falling as headwinds intensify
Supply Chain

Development activity falling as headwinds intensify

New building consents are set to fall to their lowest since the Global Financial Crisis as higher rates, costs and tighter lending squeeze projects.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2023

Global Stories

Immigration stories

Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis
Health Technologies

Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech
Data Privacy

Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech

Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Immigration stories

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch
Software-as-a-Service

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada to launch BlueAccess, a credit card promoting financial inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and those with poor credit history.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Optic Security Group expands in Western Australia with new Perth office
EduTech

Optic Security Group expands in Western Australia with new Perth office

Optic Security Group strengthens its presence in Western Australia with a new Perth office and the promotion of industry veteran Patrick Hill to Operations Manager.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Australian skilled ICT migrants boost regional tech sector
Migration

Australian skilled ICT migrants boost regional tech sector

Skilled ICT migrants are closing Australia's tech industry gap with 90% securing jobs, particularly benefiting regional areas, according to a new Australian Computer Society report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024