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Nick Bendel is a professional journalist with more than a decade's experience writing about mortgage advising, property, finance, economics and business. His work has been published in The Adviser, Mortgage Business, Real Estate Business, Elite Agent, Smart Property Investment and RateCity. Nick has been fascinated by money since he was a child and is also a property investor.
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New identity rules aim to reduce AML frustration

New identity rules aim to reduce AML frustration

New Zealanders will soon find it easier to prove who they are when dealing with banks, lawyers, mortgage advisers and...

  • June 26, 2026
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Buyers cast a wide net when searching for property

Buyers cast a wide net when searching for property

Most buyers are looking beyond a single suburb when searching for their next home, according to a recent Trade Me...

  • June 26, 2026
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  • Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Investment Property, Market Update
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Homebuilding consents continue to climb

Homebuilding consents continue to climb

The national homebuilding pipeline strengthened in April, with the latest Stats NZ figures showing a significant increase in building consents...

  • June 26, 2026
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Budget housing measures focus on growth and supply

Budget housing measures focus on growth and supply

The Government has used Budget 2026 to announce a series of housing initiatives aimed at encouraging new development, supporting growing...

  • June 26, 2026
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Property listings hit highest May level since 2018

Property listings hit highest May level since 2018

Property buyers are enjoying plenty of choice, with new figures showing listing activity remains strong across the country. According to...

  • June 26, 2026
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Buyer confidence weakens as economic concerns grow

Buyer confidence weakens as economic concerns grow

Confidence in the housing market has fallen, with fewer Kiwis expecting property prices to rise and more anticipating further declines....

  • June 26, 2026
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Borrowers face higher mortgage costs as rates rise

Borrowers face higher mortgage costs as rates rise

After two years of falling mortgage rates, many borrowers may soon find themselves facing a different reality. New analysis from...

  • June 26, 2026
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Lending laws simplified as Government reforms pass

Lending laws simplified as Government reforms pass

New Zealand’s lending laws are set for a significant overhaul after Parliament passed legislation aimed at making it easier for...

  • June 26, 2026
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Lead-free plumbing rules now apply to new building work

Lead-free plumbing rules now apply to new building work

New plumbing rules designed to improve drinking water safety are now in force across New Zealand. From 2 May 2026,...

  • June 9, 2026
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Rising fuel prices begin flowing through to construction costs

Rising fuel prices begin flowing through to construction costs

Construction cost inflation remained relatively modest in April, although fuel prices are starting to place increasing pressure on parts of...

  • June 9, 2026
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Property values edge higher despite uncertain backdrop

Property values edge higher despite uncertain backdrop

New Zealand’s property market has recorded its third consecutive monthly rise in values, even as economic uncertainty continues to weigh...

  • June 9, 2026
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Housing affordability improves for buyers and renters

Housing affordability improves for buyers and renters

Housing affordability improved across several key measures during 2025, according to new data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban...

  • June 9, 2026
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