The NZ Property Market Podcast

• Time for a holiday - let's see how the final OCR cut effects play out

  Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!As expected the RBNZ cut the OCR to 2.25% today, and also signalled that this may be the last cut in the cycle.In this reactionary episode of the podcast, Nick and Kelvin run through the reasons for the latest decision, and also what the RBNZ forecasts look like in 2026 and beyond - for GDP, employment, house prices, inflation, and the OCR itself.A house price upturn looks likely in 2026, but restraints such as DTI caps should mean it's modest rather than a fresh boom.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email [email protected] or [email protected]

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• The last cut?

  Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week, following the publication of the latest Monthly Chart Pack, Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in sales volumes, the implications of a proposed capital gains tax, and with the final MPS of the year this week, the outlook for monetary policy.  They explore how these factors influence the housing market and investor sentiment.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email [email protected] or [email protected]

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• First home buyer success

  Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin delve into the latest insights from the first home buyer report, migration trends, and retail spending data. They discuss the resilience of first home buyers in the current market, the tentative signs of a turnaround in migration, and the cautious optimism surrounding retail spending. The conversation also touches on the importance of community engagement and the recent client dinner, highlighting the diverse range of clients and the connections made. Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email [email protected] or [email protected]

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• FHBs still strong - launching the second co-branded Cotality and Westpac Report

  Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This special guest episode launches the latest joint research by Cotality and Westpac, looking at first home buyers.Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist at Cotality, is joined by Westpac's Senior Economist, Satish Ranchhod to discuss the latest report, including the broader macroeconomic and interest rate environment.They then move into the detail of FHB activity, including % market share (by region and price bracket), types of properties bought, prices paid, LVRs, average age, and also a medium term outlook.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email [email protected] or [email protected]

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• Lending, Labour, and Lots: Looking up

  Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in mortgage lending, interest rates, and the labour market. They explore the rise in mortgage lending activity, the implications of interest-only lending, and the slight increase in the unemployment rate. The conversation also covers the recovery in building consents and the overall economic outlook, highlighting the importance of adapting to market demands in property development.For more info about the webinar in conjunction with NZGBC click here.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email [email protected] or [email protected]

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