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Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: So when will house prices start to pick up in New Zealand?
The economic vibe is positive, but buyers aren’t feeling it - yet.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Why the threat of a July interest rate rise is receding
Inflation crisis appears to be over, but don’t expect the housing market to spring to life.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: End of the line for Auckland's house price slump
But Wellington's funk looks like it will last a bit longer.
Susie Nordqvist
Risk of shock and panic: Economist's rate warning as mortgage pain looms
Tony Alexander says fixing for longer could help shield borrowers if interest rates climb faster than expected.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Inflation fears are easing - and that’s a big problem for borrowers
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: How Iran turmoil could spark a recovery in NZ house prices
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Why this year’s Budget won’t touch Kiwi mortgage bills
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: What the OCR hold and Reserve Bank warning mean for mortgage rates
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: This is not the GFC all over again - four reasons we will get that upturn
Why the Iran war may only delay the recovery, not cancel it.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Recession fears - have Kiwis pulled back from the brink?
Survey results suggest we’re adapting to the reality of higher fuel prices.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: It’s 2021 again for sellers ... but not in a good way
The impact of the Iran war on the housing market has been immediate and deep.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: More than a third of property investors plan to sell in the next 12 months
Survey shows big jump in worries about interest rates and insurance costs.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Reserve Bank has lost the plot on inflation and interest rates
Forecast failures - what it means for your mortgage.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Kiwis slash their spending - who’s feeling pain the most?
Impact of Iran is being felt in NZ as money shifts.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Iran’s hit on NZ mortgages - time may be running out to lock in lower rates
Kiwi consumer optimism has slumped, with only a net 4% planning to spend more.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Who's calling the shots when there are nearly 36,000 homes for sale?
As the investors recede into the background, the field will clear for young Kiwi buyers.
