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Thousands of Kiwis chasing a cut in their home loan interest rate have caused a jam in the banking system.

Many Auckland homeowners are receiving record prices but many who sell without buying are finding themselves in a rental trap.

Rents in Christchurch have sky-rocketed 26 per cent in the past year, according to Trade Me Property's analysis.