News

Friday, 24 October 2025

After eighteen months of “wait and see,” the dial is finally moving. The Reserve Bank’s October 2025 OCR cut to 2.5% is the clearest signal yet that the tightening cycle is behind us and that capital will gradually get cheaper again.

Monday, 20 October 2025

As many will know, the NZ Official Cash Rate, set by the Reserve Bank, was cut to 2.5% this month - its lowest since August 2022. This marks a highly favourable setting for primary sector exporters, especially with this season’s strong exchange rate as the wider economy continues to recover.

Monday, 20 October 2025

A positive shift is underway in the rural property market, underpinned by improving confidence and favourable conditions.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Green home loans, sometimes called eco or sustainable home loans, allow homeowners to borrow money at very low interest rates to fund energy-efficient home upgrades and electric vehicles. Offered by major New Zealand banks as a mortgage top-up, these loans can be fixed at either 0% or 1% interest, making them one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home and reduce long-term running costs.

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

New data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) show that sales counts increased nationwide, while national median prices eased slightly compared to September 2024.