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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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AML reforms bring all businesses under one regulator

AML reforms bring all businesses under one regulator

New Zealand has simplified its anti-money laundering system by appointing the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) as the country’s single...

  • July 27, 2026
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Commercial property market shows signs of stabilising

Commercial property market shows signs of stabilising

The commercial property market appears to be entering a more balanced phase, with fresh data suggesting activity is beginning to...

  • July 27, 2026
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Law change eases penalties for real estate agents

Law change eases penalties for real estate agents

  • July 27, 2026
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Buyers gain more choice as property listings increase

Buyers gain more choice as property listings increase

House hunters had more properties to choose from in June, with new listings reaching their highest level for the month...

  • July 27, 2026
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  • Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Mortgage Advisers
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Homebuilding costs edge higher as construction activity recovers

Homebuilding costs edge higher as construction activity recovers

Construction costs are continuing to rise, suggesting the period of unusually subdued building cost growth may be coming to an...

  • July 27, 2026
  • - 2 min read
  • Construction and Renovations, Market Update
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First home buyers buck the trend as sales slow

First home buyers buck the trend as sales slow

The property market has become quieter in 2026, but one group is continuing to make steady progress – first home...

  • July 27, 2026
  • - 2 min read
  • First Home Buyer, Market Update
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Higher interest rates change the borrowing landscape

Higher interest rates change the borrowing landscape

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s recent decision to raise the official cash rate (OCR) marks the beginning of a...

  • July 27, 2026
  • - 2 min read
  • Market Update
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The cost of trading up falls in some key markets

The cost of trading up falls in some key markets

Moving to a larger home has long been an expensive step, but new analysis suggests the cost of trading up...

  • July 27, 2026
  • - 2 min read
  • Buying Next Home, Market Update
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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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  • Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Market Update
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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
  • - 2 min read
  • Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Market Update
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