Tony Alexander

NZ housing market: Five key trends for advisers

Market remains in a subdued state

New Zealand rents hit lowest level since 2023

National rents fall, but regions show mixed results

Market activity lifts but prices keep falling

Auctions busier, first-home buyers drive market momentum

Landlords ease back on rent hikes as tenant market softens

Fewer landlords plan to raise rents in next 12 months

NZ businesses face weak economy as RBNZ cuts rates

Survey shows firms under pressure while central bank eases

"No fear" of rates rising among borrowers ahead of OCR

225 basis points down, but there is still not much heat in the economy

NZ vendors slash $82m from asking prices in Q2

Buyers gain edge as property prices face deeper cuts, realestate.co.nz reports

NZ home values still 13% below 2021 peak – QV

First-home buyers and affordable regions drive activity as market steadies

Quiet mortgage market persists as banks compete for business

Brokers report cautious buyers, short fixes, and cashback offers