Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is it finally getting easier to buy a house in New Zealand? In Episode 6 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the latest data showing housing affordability is at its best level in nearly a decade. Plus, they issue a massive warning about a deceptive "get-rich-quick" scheme making a comeback in the real estate market. In this episode, Paul and Debbie cover: The Affordability Equation: Why the "handbrake is off" for the ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is a volatile global market your best window of local opportunity? In this episode, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice breaks down why you shouldn't let overseas headlines dictate your financial strategy. We explore why top economists believe the Middle East conflict won't crash the local property market, and why pulling your money out of KiwiSaver right now is a dangerous move. Key Topics Discussed: The "Pump Tax": How higher global oi...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Are we finally seeing a turning point for the New Zealand property market in 2026? In Episode 5 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the latest data, which shows that the potential oversupply of housing is finally starting to clear. In this episode, Paul and Debbie cover: The February Market Shift: Over 12,200 new listings hit the market in February this year, which is a 7.8% increase year-on-year. Despite this massive...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is a flat property market your best window of opportunity? In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice unpacks a fascinating mix of global tension and local opportunity. While Middle East conflicts drive volatility in the share market, the New Zealand property market is presenting one of the best buyer's markets in recent history. We dive into why Auckland just recorded its busiest February for sales in five yea...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is a flat property market actually your best window of opportunity? In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice unpacks a New Zealand market that is finding its feet, but moving at a glacial pace. While the headlines might sound sobering, there are massive opportunities hiding in plain sight if you know where to look. We dive into a shocking report revealing how young women are being left behind on the property ...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. In this episode of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the stark warnings from the recent New Zealand Economic Forum regarding the future of NZ Superannuation. With an aging population and changing economic data, relying solely on the government for retirement is becoming an increasingly risky strategy. In this episode, Paul and Debbie cover: The Superannuation Squeeze: A breakdown of why the retirement age may need to r...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. The New Zealand property market is showing signs of life, but the real story lies in the regional data and current mortgage trends. In this episode of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the new Cotality Decoding 2026 Report and the record-breaking surge in bank switching. In this episode, Paul and Debbie cover: The 2026 Market Outlook: A deep dive into the latest Cotality report. While 71% of respondents expect house pr...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is the property market officially shifting gears? In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts unpacks a massive week of contradictory but exciting real estate news. We dive into a sudden surge in tourism and migration that has the broader economy starting to hum, and discuss why the Reserve Bank holding the OCR steady at 2.25% cements a "higher for longer" interest rate environment. We also cover a massive win for first-home buyers as A...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. The market is shifting gears—are you keeping up? In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts unpacks the signals that matter most to your wallet. We are seeing a stabilizing market with resale profits ticking up, but a surprise surge in borrowers locking in 2-year fixed rates suggests the "floating rate" trend is over. Key Topics Covered: Resale Turnaround: 88% of sellers made a profit in Q4—has the market hit the bottom?Mortgage Trends: Why ne...

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is the property market recovering, or is there a sting in the tail? In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts tackles the contradictory headlines facing Kiwi property buyers. We are seeing a classic tug-of-war: mortgage rates are dropping and first-home buyers are active, but unemployment has hit a 10-year high of 5.4% and the RBNZ is demanding tighter risk rules from banks. Key Topics Covered: Property Values: Why the market dipped in J...