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20 November 2024

With our next OCR cut around the corner, the time to fix is almost here

We're just a week away from our final OCR announcement of the year, which is expected to bring a 0.50% reduction. If you've been h...

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12 November 2024

A broader look at interest rates, the NZ housing market and economy

Between US politics and NZ's last OCR verdict of the year coming up, November's shaping up to be a big month. Here's a broad look ...

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25 October 2024

Why you shouldn’t rush to fix (or refix) your mortgage in a falling rate environment

It's not in the bag yet, but most are picking another big OCR reduction in November—so, by opting to float in the short-term, borr...

26 September 2019

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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