Buyer choice grows as inventory hits highest October level since 2014
Lender trims most fixed specials while Westpac warns rates could rise
Inflows remain muted, but ASB says uptick should support housing demand
Picky property searches and election jitters delay deals, advisers say
Westpac NZ will give home loan applicants natural hazard risk reports and may lend less on some at-risk homes, but rules out risk-based pricing.
Trade Me data points to openings for first-home buyers and investors
