Results: First Home Buyers
New OCR track sets short-term rates on the path to 4.50%
With the RBNZ now forecasting the OCR to get down to 2.50%—0.50% lower than previously expected—shorter-term rates should still ha...
RBNZ drops OCR to 3.00%—and it's not done yet
And just like that, we're back at 3.00%—but in a somewhat unexpected twist, the RBNZ has signaled significant OCR cuts still to co...
Banks preemptively cut one- and two-year rates ahead of OCR verdict
We're a week out from our next OCR announcement, but the banks are already making moves—with all major lenders having dropped thei...
Covid-19 lockdown: what will happen with house values?
Almost three weeks into our nationwide lockdown, some are starting to wonder if their property is worth what they originally paid for it.
FOMO in Auckland’s property market is real
The Auckland housing market seems to be waking from its slumber and it seems that buyers are eager to get in on the action as quickly as possible.
Deposits: How much you need to secure a home loan
A common question for buyers is “how much deposit do I need to secure a home loan?” Depending on who you speak to, you...
The Auckland Unitary Plan gives green light on more apartments
After decades of lost opportunities, Auckland's Unitary Plan has given the green light and allowing for up to two million new dwellings in existing urban areas.
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