Duffie Osental

Duffie Osental

Duffie is a managing editor at Key Media in Toronto, Canada. He has over a decade of editorial experience and contributes and edits content for several of Key Media’s business titles across different markets, including Insurance Business Canada, Canadian Mortgage Professional, Mortgage Professional America, Australian Broker, NZ Adviser, and Australasian Lawyer.

This author left NZ Adviser in January 2022.

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Drop in demand for home loans could impact house prices

A new Equifax report reveals a significant fall in mortgage enquiries

Drop in demand for home loans could impact house prices

BNZ reports "strong and stable" financial year

CEO says bank is "well-capitalised to support a business-led recovery"

BNZ reports "strong and stable" financial year

Government boosts funding for housing infrastructure in Auckland suburbs

Housing minister says investment "unlocks the potential for future market-led development"

Government boosts funding for housing infrastructure in Auckland suburbs

Westpac sees slowdown of home price growth over coming months

Economists predict higher rates to have a larger impact on changes in house prices

Westpac sees slowdown of home price growth over coming months

Commercial team of Bayleys on track for big year

Increase in sales and leasing revenue reflects "continuing confidence in property as an investment asset"

Commercial team of Bayleys on track for big year

RBNZ cautions Westpac for not reporting prescribed transactions

Bank is compelled to review its procedures, policies, and controls moving forward

RBNZ cautions Westpac for not reporting prescribed transactions

Mortgage rates likely to increase faster than predicted – ASB

Major bank thinks that every RBNZ meeting can be considered “live” for OCR increases

Mortgage rates likely to increase faster than predicted – ASB

Experts warn NZ construction sector threatened by “broken” supply chain

One expert estimates some projects may now be facing delays as long as eight months

Experts warn NZ construction sector threatened by “broken” supply chain

Reserve Bank Bill passes after clearing third reading in parliament

Legislation aims to strengthen decision-making and accountability arrangements

Reserve Bank Bill passes after clearing third reading in parliament

How many deferrals have returned to repayment?

Data from credit reporting agency shows number of customer accounts in hardship

How many deferrals have returned to repayment?