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OPINION: Let’s put house price declines in perspective
When it comes to evaluating just what is happening to house prices, a case can be made for being cautious about accepting current headlines claiming prices are in freefall, that…
Opinion: Will The Human Factor Trip Up Reserve Bank’s Housing Forecast?
The Reserve Bank’s most recent Economic Statement in relation to future house prices sees them continuing to decline through to 2024 and finally settling at 19% below the level of…
The future of housing – will demographics create a split market?
The way we live is changing, and that’s changing our housing market, too.
Is New Zealand heading for a housing oversupply?
With a record number of new homes consented in 2021 and the weakest population growth in three decades, is New Zealand on track to have too many houses?
OPINION: Now may represent a good time to buy a house
Barfoot & Thompson Managing Director says with the spring buying season about to commence, there is some room for optimism.
The hidden costs of buying a house
Purchasing a property requires a lot of research and due diligence that you’ll be invoiced for, even if your offer doesn’t get accepted.
When is a good time to plan a renovation?
REDnews spoke to two renovation experts in the building industry.
OPINION: Tips I’ve picked up from purchasing my first home in a buyer’s market
The market has turned.
OPINION: Treasury sees no big decline in house prices
Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson Peter Thompson shares his outlook.
OPINION: Tips I’ve picked up in my first home buyer journey
My goal was to find a two-bedroom unit or townhouse within a Central Auckland suburb.
Renovate or rebuild?
REDnews looks into what you need to think about if you’re weighing up this decision.