Borrowers eye rate risk while first-home buyer pullback softens
QV data shows flat national values as surveys point to a cautious buyer’s market.
Trade Me data shows selective price strength
Rate jitters and flat prices shape borrower behaviour
Investor buying intent still muted
Cautious buyers stall NZ housing recovery as rates shift
Business survey and oil shock point to weaker demand, higher rates
Survey shows first‑home buyers, investors pull back despite willing banks
Agents report falling prices, nervous investors, and first-home buyers still active
Proposed oversight regime aims to lift rental standards and confidence
