The NZ Property Market Podcast

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode, Nick and Kelvin review the New Zealand property market's performance in 2024 and discuss expectations for 2025. They analyse key statistics from the 'Best of the Best' report, highlighting trends in property sales, rental yields, and the impact of interest rates. The conversation also covers the changing dynamics of first home buyers and investors in the market, as well as broader economic indicators such as migration data and retail spending. In this conversation, Kelvin and Nick discuss the current economic indicators and their implications for the real estate market, particularly focusing on Auckland's housing performance and the outlook for new builds in regional markets (thanks to some listener questions).They analyse GDP trends, the impact of interest rates, and the performance of new townhouses compared to older properties. The discussion also touches on the broader economic recovery and the factors influencing regional markets.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, Twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email [email protected] or [email protected]

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the current state of the property market, highlighting a continued decline in home values (according to the CoreLogic Home Value Index) and a holding pattern in the market. They explore insights from the construction industry, noting a potential bottoming out of dwelling consents and the impact of lower interest rates. The conversation shifts to loan terms, revealing a trend towards shorter fixed rates and floating loans.Looking ahead, they emphasize the importance of upcoming data releases, particularly net migration figures, and keep an eye out for the best of the best report, live on Thursday. Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, Twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email [email protected] or [email protected]

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent OCR decision, its implications for mortgage rates, and the current state of the lending market. They analyze the latest lending data, highlighting increased activity among investors and first-home buyers. The conversation shifts to the broader economic landscape, examining consumer confidence and retail sales trends. They also delve into the impact of debt-to-income restrictions on the housing market and consider future economic recovery strategies, emphasizing the need for both monetary and fiscal support.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, Twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email [email protected] or [email protected]

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode, Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson discuss the Reserve Bank's recent decision to cut the official cash rate by 0.5%, bringing it down to 4.25%. They analyse the implications of this decision on economic forecasts, including unemployment rates and house price growth. The conversation highlights the expected trajectory of the OCR, the impact of lower mortgage rates on the housing market, and the broader economic context, including global factors influencing inflation and growth.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, Twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email [email protected] or [email protected]