Stories by Kymberlee Gomes

Analysis - House price forecasts are currently low, but some banks are predicting a faster bounce back when it happens.

Analysis - Rents are dropping and more houses are available. But how soon before bright-line test changes have an impact? Audio

Analysis - Households with mortgages can expect at least six more months without talk of interest rate cuts, as a quiet housing market refuses to spring back. Audio

Analysis - Investors are capitalising on low property prices, and a major bank is predicting interest rates will fall sooner than expected. Audio

Analysis - There are lot more options for investors with rule changes and Budget allocations, but the direction of interest rates still remains uncertain. Audio

Analysis - The residential property market remains sluggish, interest rates are likely to stay high until next year, but there's some relief for investors. Audio

Analysis - What the latest data shows about where the market is at right now.

Cold and flu cases are up, and Covid season is still coming.

The Block NZ's 2024 series has been axed, with between 100 and 200 production staff out of jobs - but the houses will still be sold.

Analysis - First-home buyers are still seeing benefits from low prices and competition, but having fewer investors in the market is impacting the rental shortage. Audio

Analysis - It is a buyer's market but high interest rates are keeping them out; house values have dropped, leaving sellers with reduced bargaining power.

Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio

获准特许营业的商业也可能会收取额外的附加费，但相关机构表示收费必须向消费者明示且不对消费者造成误导。

On Anzac Day, most shops need to stay shut for the first half of the day till 1pm.

Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio

Analysis - Policy changes, a steady OCR rate, low construction costs, and the high cost of home ownership are impacting a "flat" housing market. Audio

What led to a rugby team's van being "nearly blown up" in Hawke's Bay. Audio

房地产市场整体平稳，专家表示低房价加上利息抵扣政策仍不足以抵消高利率的影响；联合政府第二季度重点事项中多项涉及房地产市场。

Analysis - First-home buyers are swooping in as more homes pop up for sale.