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Diana Clement
House prices up by 6%: What to expect in 2026 after a shocker year
Economists tip market growth but warn cheap mortgage rates are coming to an end.
Nikki Preston
Goodbye to cheaper home loans? The week mortgage rates soured
Westpac has jacked up its rates, but brokers say deals can be worked out behind the scenes.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: That five-year mortgage rate of 4.99% will disappear any day now
Expect the banks to pull the plug on the discounts.
Kelvin Davidson
The small South Island city beating Auckland on house prices
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Why the banks won’t pass on the full cash rate cut to homeowners
Kelvin Davidson
Reserve Bank’s next moves: When will interest rates start rising again?
Diana Clement
Setting your budget: How much does it cost to build a new home?
Diana Clement
OneRoof first-home buyer’s guide: What incentives do first-home buyers get?
Diana Clement
OneRoof first-home buyer’s guide: How the house-buying process works
Whether bidding at auction or making an offer, you’ll need your ducks in a row to win that dream home.
Diana Clement
OneRoof first-home buyer’s guide: How to get a home loan
Find out everything you need to know about getting a home loan.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: What the OCR drop to 2.25% means for mortgages and house prices in 2026
The Reserve Bank has cut the cash rate a whopping two percentage points this year.
Kelvin Davidson
Interest rate forecast: Are the OCR cuts coming to an end?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Go low or fix for five years? Kiwis’ mortgage dilemma
Another OCR cut is on the cards, but Kiwis should expect rates to rise at some point in the future.
Kelvin Davidson
Shorter mortgage fixes hint at turning point for house prices
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
