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Home values in Hawke's Bay down 16% on peak, some still declining

The national government valuation agency calculates a 16.5% decrease from the 2021 peak.

Inside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocket

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

‘Vendors are having to meet the market’: NZ house values slump 13% below Covid peak

The housing market is still adjusting to a softer economic environment.

What the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market data

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Borrowers hold off locking in mortgage rates for longer terms

One-year mortgage rates are rising in popularity.

Mortgage switching hits a record high as loan terms shorten

Cotality NZ Head of Research Nick Goodall talks to Herald NOW as a a record number of existing mortgage holders changed lenders in June.

Bank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record high

Broker warns borrowers often realise the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Mary Holm: When parents should step back from kids' bank accounts

OPINION: There's a difference between young children's accounts and over 18-year-olds.

House-building trend still soft as annual consents fall

May's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.

New Reserve Bank board member revealed – and he's a familiar face

He also previously criticised the bank's actions during Covid.

Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments

Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.

Money Talks: Derek Handley launches mission to revolutionise home buying

Handley has been an entrepreneur since he moved to New Zealand at the age of 14.

Time to 'trade up' to a larger property? The bedroom price gap that’s shrinking

The gap in prices between three- and four- bedroom houses is closing.

Editorial: Lotto's allure grows as NZ faces financial challenges

OPINION: Kiwis chase Lotto dreams as cost-of-living pressures mount.

Regulator to crack down on bankers and advisers amid uptick in mortgage fraud

FMA also concerned about migrants being conned by financial advisers.

$12,500 a year in savings? ASB cuts rates to match rivals

Rate-cutting merry-go-round continues as home owners set to save thousands of dollars.