The Mix

Mortgage rates: Bigger cuts to come, but experts torpedo hopes of 3% fix

This week BNZ cut its standard one-year rate to 4.99%, while ANZ and Kiwibank have cut their one-year special rate to 4.99%. Several brokers and economists interviewed by OneRoof believe short-term rates will bottom out at around 4.5% in the next six to 12 months, with longer-term rates sitting slightly higher.  More...

'Pain' for property investors as renting listing levels hit decade high

One property investor says there is pain for some investors in the rental market as listings reach record numbers. Trade Me Property says the number of homes available for rent has reached a level not seen in more than 10 years.More...

Wellington’s median house value biggest drop of any main centre

Wellington has seen the biggest decline in median property values of any main centre.

The drop is 24.1% since the property market highs of 2021-2022. The average fall from the market peak around the country was 16.3%. More...

What it really costs to (minimally) renovate a property

Whether you’re a first home buyer or an investor, you probably want to know: “How much does it cost to renovate a property?” More...

Google’s protocol will standardise AI agent communication

Google unveiled its Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol at Cloud Next 2025 in an effort to standardise communication between diverse AI agents. A2A is an open protocol that allows independent AI agents to communicate and cooperate. More...

Things To Consider When Insuring A Rental Property

A rental property can be a valuable investment, but it’s not without its challenges. As a landlord you have to foot the bill if things go wrong with your tenants or property, and having the right insurance cover can help.More...