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Property market makes steady start to 2026
Record refinancing surge driven by cashback offers
New capital rules aim to make lending cheaper and more competitive
Government outlines new planning system to unlock housing supply
Property listings hit decade-high levels
RBNZ signals steady hand on monetary policy
Rental listings rise as tenants gain negotiating power
Granny flat consent exemption takes effect, opening door to faster builds
Property prices fall again in 2025 as market pulled in different directions
Open banking arrives, promising faster and safer financial services
New year, new goals? How to buy a new home and keep the other as a rental in 2026
Canterbury Property Market Update – December 2025
Commercial property sentiment improves as conditions stabilise
Property prices lift again but outlook remains cautious