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Negotiations tilt in favour of buyers as market cools
National rents record first annual drop in 15 years
Clinical psychologist reveals why buying a home is stressful
Canterbury Property Market Update - August 2025
Government cuts red tape on backyard builds
How homeowners can use green loans to boost comfort and cut costs
Refinancing climbs to record levels amid cashback competition
Private-sector consent authority gets approved for the first time
RBNZ holds the OCR steady – but more cuts could be coming
Sustainability gap highlights opportunities in office and industrial real estate
More than 300 suburbs now have $1 million median home values
Unplanned home buying on the rise as emotions drive decisions
Extra bedroom more achievable as market conditions shift in buyers’ favour
Rental prices easing nationally gives tenants breathing room