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Fixed rates continue to firm
Fixed interest rates have continued to rise over the past month, but only slightly compared with the sharp moves seen in August.
Slight increase picked for house prices
House prices are only likely to rise around three per cent in the next 12 months, although the number of sales will probably pick up by 10 to 15 per cent over the same period.
"Watchful caution" in property market, says REINZ
The public's confidence is under fire, with the property market's usual spring pick-up just not happening.
Pressure mounts to leave rates alone
Calls are intensifying for interest rates to be left alone at the next Official Cash Rate review.
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