Author: Kylie Davis

Can a rate cut ignite the NZ property market?

Signs of an immediate uplift in the momentum of the New Zealand property market have emerged following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25%. Taking the OCR to 5.25%, the mid-August move by the Reserve Bank was the first rate cut in more than four years.…
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Why property is a great choice to create wealth

Creating wealth for later in life is a goal most of us embrace and spend our entire working lives trying to accomplish. And for the vast majority, property investment is a huge component of their strategies. Many young people today feel the idea of owning property is beyond their reach.  However, there are strategies to…
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Must-Listen podcasts for savvy investors and owners

In the ever-changing world of real estate, it pays to stay informed. Listening to a podcast is a great way to stay up to date and learn valuable new tips without it feeling like hard work.  And what better way to do that than by tuning into the best property podcasts the country has to…
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Five cutting-edge ways real estate is changing

The rapid advancement of technology and AI is revolutionising the real estate industry and changing how properties are being bought and sold. Here are four technological advancements that can save you money and time, and reduce stress.  Virtual Tours  Virtual tours allow buyers to explore properties remotely through immersive 3D walkthroughs and interactive videos. This…
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How to decide when it’s time to downsize

As the old saying goes, life’s only inevitabilities are death and taxes.  In the world of real estate, we’re facing not death but a so-called “silver tsunami” of aging owners who want to downsize or move into a retirement village. The need for our seniors to leave their family home is often hampered by transaction…
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Loan demand defies claims of softer market

Industry data and commentary may suggest the post-Covid rebound in our national real estate market is losing steam, but home-loan data suggests otherwise. In the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the total value of new housing loans rose 3.9% month-on-month in July to $30.6 billion. Investors are leading the charge. Their…
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Market still bubbling as spring sales season kicks off

For the 19th consecutive month, Australian property prices recorded value growth despite continuing high interest rates and an economy showing slightly higher unemployment and weakening fundamentals. Leading industry researcher CoreLogic said values were up a further 0.5% month-on-month in August, delivering a rolling 12-week growth rate of 1.7%. The market has been unable to sustain…
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As rent trend softens, focus on capital gains

After four years of record-breaking rental growth, investors and landlords are now moving into a period of consolidation. Industry research CoreLogic says its latest rental data shows rents grew 0.1% in July – the smallest increase since 2020.  Over the previous 12 months, rents increased by 7.8%, which is still substantially above the rate of…
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Deep dive into buying home with a pool

As the weather warms, buyers will find an increasing number of homes with swimming pools coming onto the market. Spring and summer are the ideal times to sell a home with a pool, and many buyers will get caught up in the exciting prospect of enjoying hot days in their own pool.  For many, it’s…
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How rising building costs boost home values

New business insolvency data is a sharp reminder for owners and buyers that the building industry is still operating on shaky ground across Australia. Those who want to renovate before selling, or buy land and then build, need to carefully consider their risks before pushing ahead. Insolvency data from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission…
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