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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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Women remain under-represented in property ownership

Women remain under-represented in property ownership

Research from Cotality has highlighted a significant gender gap in property ownership across New Zealand. The report found significant differences...

  • March 23, 2026
  • - 3 min read
  • Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Investment Property, Market Update
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Majority of first home buyers entering market with low deposits

Majority of first home buyers entering market with low deposits

Many first home buyers are entering the property market with less than a 20% deposit, highlighting how low-deposit lending rules...

  • March 23, 2026
  • - 3 min read
  • First Home Buyer, Market Update
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Rental market gives tenants more choice

Rental market gives tenants more choice

New data from realestate.co.nz suggests the rental market is becoming more favourable for tenants, with rents easing slightly and more...

  • March 23, 2026
  • - 3 min read
  • Investment Property, Market Update
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Housing affordability improves to best level in years

Housing affordability improves to best level in years

Housing affordability across New Zealand has improved significantly, with the latest analysis from Cotality showing conditions are now the most...

  • March 23, 2026
  • - 3 min read
  • Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Market Update
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Thousands more building products cleared for use in NZ

Thousands more building products cleared for use in NZ

Kiwi tradies and homeowners now have easier access to tens of thousands of additional plumbing and drainage products, following the...

  • February 27, 2026
  • - 3 min read
  • Commercial, Market Update
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Rental market offers mixed conditions across the country

Rental market offers mixed conditions across the country

More rental properties came onto the market in January, while average rents edged slightly lower nationwide. In January, the total...

  • February 27, 2026
  • - 3 min read
  • Investment Property, Market Update
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Property prices remain subdued as 2026 begins

Property prices remain subdued as 2026 begins

New Zealand’s median property price edged lower in January, continuing the subdued pattern seen late last year. The median fell...

  • February 27, 2026
  • - 3 min read
  • Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Market Update
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What an extra bedroom or bathroom could mean for price

What an extra bedroom or bathroom could mean for price

New data from realestate.co.nz suggests that adding bedrooms and bathrooms can have a significant impact on a property’s asking price,...

  • February 27, 2026
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  • Construction and Renovations, Market Update
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Household living costs rise at slower pace than inflation

Household living costs rise at slower pace than inflation

The cost of living for the average household increased 2.2% in the 12 months to the December 2025 quarter, according...

  • February 23, 2026
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  • Market Update
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Buying a property with someone else Know the risks before you sign

Buying a property with someone else? Know the risks before you sign

Pooling resources with a partner, friend or family member can make home ownership more achievable – but it also adds...

  • February 23, 2026
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Property market makes steady start to 2026

Property market makes steady start to 2026

There are early signs that the housing market is settling into a more balanced rhythm early in the year, with...

  • February 23, 2026
  • - 3 min read
  • Market Update
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Record refinancing surge driven by cashback offers

Record refinancing surge driven by cashback offers

New Zealanders refinanced their mortgages in record numbers at the end of 2025, driven largely by generous cashback incentives rather...

  • February 22, 2026
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  • Market Update, Refinancing
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