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Welcome to REDnews, Westpac New Zealand's source for insights, opinions and helpful stories on topics such as property, business, personal finance and community initiatives.
Improving access to banking for kids in care
Westpac has made it easier for kids in the care of Oranga Tamariki to open bank accounts and gain important access to the economy
Innovative housing development provides first home buyer pathway
Brand new affordable homes for first home buyers through innovative Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust development
OPINION: Small glimmer of positivity for housing market
Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson saw a glimmer of hope in the Reserve Banks's May OCR statement
Offset vs revolving home loans: what are they and what's the difference?
Offset and revolving credit loans - what are they and what’s the difference between them?
OPINION: Big changes ahead for Auckland
As Auckland approaches 2 million inhabitants, Peter Thompson looks at the type of city that is emerging
Pre-approved for a loan: what's next?
Congratulations on being preapproved for a home loan! We look at some of the next steps from choosing a lawyer to finding your house
OPINION: Auckland property market awakens from hibernation
The Auckland property market skyrocketed in March, awaking from a two-year hibernation, says Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.
5 great places to be a first-home buyer
Which areas are the best for first-home buyers in 2024? REDnews has analysed job markets, household incomes, relatively affordable homes, and lifestyle factors to come up with our list of…
OPINION: Housing Market Primed For Prices To Continue Their Recovery
The Government’s unwinding of regulations around investment properties may well provide the housing market with a kickstart, says Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.
Weddings: Where to spend, where to save
How can you plan a magical wedding with a down-to-earth budget? Here's our tips on where you should spend - and where you should save - on your big day
OPINION: Putting the past highs and lows of property values in perspective
Barfoot & Thompson's Peter Thompson says the real story of house prices between 2021 and 2023 was the resilience and stability of property value over the medium term.
Warmer, faster, easier – prebuilt just keeps getting better
The prebuilt industry has matured in recent years with greater customisation and more efficient buildings