Barfoot & Thompson sees renters pull back in election run-up
Rental stock falls 7% nationally as most regions record rent rises
Auctions fall to a seven-year low as buyers and vendors await the vote
First Home Loan plan wins adviser support ahead of Saturday’s vote
Home loan enquiries rise 14% but new mortgage approvals fall, Centrix finds
First-home buyers still lead the market as investor demand stays weak
Tony Alexander survey shows 54% of landlords now plan to lift rents
Brokers report thinner pipelines as election uncertainty stalls decisions
Most young Kiwi still plan to buy, many with small deposits
Confidence dips before polling day, but spending and hiring hold up
