Results: Investment Property
Another OCR cut in the bag—and we're almost at the bottom of the rate cycle
The Reserve Bank dropped the OCR by a further 0.25% this week, down to 3.25%—meaning we're now within reaching distance of the bot...
Another OCR drop expected—will mortgage rates follow suit?
We're a week out from our next OCR announcement on 28 May, and the expectation is that we're in for another 0.25% cut from the RBN...
Why now is a good time to be thinking about splitting your mortgage
Shorter-term rates are expected to get down to around 4.50% in the coming months—while longer-term rates will likely remain relati...
The Auckland Unitary Plan gives green light on more apartments
After decades of lost opportunities, Auckland's Unitary Plan has given the green light and allowing for up to two million new dwellings in existing urban areas.
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