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In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, Nick Goodall and Becs McCallum discuss the current lending environment, the impact of global events on the New Zealand property market, and the changing dynamics of borrowing capacity. 

Becs shares her personal journey from working in the family butchery to becoming a mortgage advisor, and they explore how recent changes in interest rates and lending policies are affecting first home buyers and investors. 

The conversation also touches on the importance of long-term planning in the current market climate. In this conversation, Becs McCallum discusses the current state of the mortgage market, focusing on interest rates, buyer behaviour, and the challenges faced by first home buyers. 

She highlights the importance of diversifying mortgage options and the shift towards fixed rates. The discussion also covers the dynamics of the new build market and the impact of processing delays in mortgage applications. 

Becs emphasizes the need for education and communication in navigating the mortgage landscape, particularly for new advisors and first-time buyers.

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This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the current state of the property market, focusing on listings, sales activity, and regional variations, following the release of the monthly chart pack. 

They explore the impact of macroeconomic indicators on the market, including GDP growth, inflation expectations and business confidence.

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In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson discuss their Easter weekend experiences before diving into the latest CPI inflation data, which showed a slight increase but remains within the Reserve Bank's target band. They explore the implications of this data on monetary policy and the economy, including the introduction of Kiwi GDP as a new economic indicator. The conversation also covers recent trends in mortgage interest rates and serviceability tests, highlighting the potential impact of debt-to-income ratios on borrowing. The episode concludes with a look ahead at the economic landscape and upcoming data releases

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This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in the property market, focusing on first home buyers, investor activity, and lending trends. 

They analyse the impact of macroeconomic factors, including tariffs and the official cash rate (OCR), on the housing market. 

The conversation highlights the dynamics between different buyer groups and the overall outlook for property transactions in 2025.

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In this reactionary episode Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent announcement from the Reserve Bank regarding the official cash rate (OCR) cut and its implications for inflation and economic growth. 

They delve into the impact of tariffs on New Zealand's economy, the importance of medium-term inflation expectations, and the future of monetary policy. 

The conversation also touches on the property market outlook and the decisions facing mortgage borrowers in light of the changing economic landscape.

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This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the implications of US tariffs on the economy, focusing on inflation and monetary policy. 

They explore the potential impacts on New Zealand's economic activity and the Reserve Bank's upcoming monetary policy review. 

The guys then cover off the CoreLogic Home Value Index for March, indicating a recovery in the market, and concludes with insights on construction data and the importance of increasing housing supply to meet population growth.

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This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in the property market, including improvements in CoreLogic value tracking (splitting suburb measures by property type), the impact of affordability on property values, and insights from the (relatively) new Hedonic Home Value Index (HVI). 

This includes a refreshed and upgraded version of mapping the market as well as a weekly back series for the HVI.

They also explore lending trends, particularly focusing on debt-to-income ratios and interest-only lending, as well as recent government reforms aimed at increasing housing supply via big changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA).

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In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market podcast, Nick Goodall interviews Sanjeev Jangra, a mortgage advisor from Loan Market, discussing the current state of the property market. 

They explore trends in home values, the impact of interest rates on affordability, and the resurgence of first home buyers. Sanjeev shares insights on investor behaviour, emphasising a shift towards cash flow rather than capital gains. 

The conversation also touches on navigating debt to income ratios and the outlook for the new build market. In this conversation, Nick and Sanjeev discuss the current state of the property market, focusing on strategic land acquisition, mortgage fixing strategies, and the challenges faced by mortgage advisors.

They explore the opportunities available in property development, the importance of education in the market, and the impact of interest rates on mortgage decisions. Sanjeev shares insights on leveraging technology in mortgage advisory and offers valuable tips for new advisors to succeed in the industry.

Sanjeev can be contacted on 021 23 66 777

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This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent Q4 GDP data, which showed a positive growth of 0.7%, putting an end (yet again!) to the recession. 

They explore the implications of this growth on monetary policy, particularly regarding the OCR and inflation risks. 

The conversation shifts to sales volumes in the property market, off the back of the latest CoreLogic Housing Chart Pack, noting a slight decline in February but an overall upward trend. 

They also analyse lending trends, highlighting a tentative shift towards longer-term mortgage rates. 

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