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Rates change all the time. Keep up to date with the latest activity so you can manage your mortgage and pay-it-off faster.
Housing due to peak soon
Housing consents rose again in April, with Statistics New Zealand saying the trend in the number has risen 30% since November 2000.
Strong housing market stabilises in April
The latest house sales figures from the Real Estate Institute suggest the still very strong housing market is stabilising after dramatic growth since late last year.
Long term rates drop and short ones up
The majority of lending institutions eased long term fixed mortgage interest rates, in the month ending May 10, but floating and short term fixed interest rates continue to rise,
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Which is a better investment residential property or a diversified portfolio of shares and bonds? WestpacTrust finds the answer to this question.
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