The Mix

One of the best gardens in NZ

A semi-retired Coromandel couple's quest for a South Island home led to owning a property with a world-renowned English garden, now requiring a full-time gardener. More...

Buying Existing Homes: A Better Financial Choice, BNZ Report Finds

New Zealanders could benefit financially by purchasing existing homes rather than building new ones. BNZ's chief economist, Mike Jones, notes a substantial rise in residential construction costs, coinciding with significant declines in house prices. More...

Mortgage Broker Pleads Guilty to Dishonesty Offenses

A former Hawke's Bay mortgage broker pleads guilty to dishonesty charges, including creating false documents for home loans. More... 

Mortgage Shock: Homeowners Facing Doubled Rates on Refixing

Homeowners who fixed their mortgages at approximately 3% two years ago now face the need to refix at rates exceeding double that percentage. More...

Are Kiwi renters in line for an Aussie-style nightmare?

Stats NZ releases October rental data and September migration figures. Rents surge due to tight supply and migration-driven demand. More...

Racing Against Investors to Secure Homes

First-time buyers rush to secure homes, fearing competition from investors. More...

Don't expect interest rate cuts until 2025

In 2024, New Zealand's housing market is expected to see prolonged higher interest rates, influenced by migration, geopolitics, and economic factors. More...

Flood of house sales begins in January

Agents believe the expected post-election rush of new homes hitting the market will now take place at the end of January. More...