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Nearly half the population changed address between 2018 and 2023

Solar gets a boost as government clears the way for more rooftop panels

Buyers hold the cards in most regions, but sellers still have power in some pockets

Further rate cuts are possible, but not guaranteed

Building approvals to be streamlined under self-certification scheme

Investor sentiment edges up despite global uncertainty

Government sets December deadline for open banking rollout

Modest house price gains continue as lending environment shifts

Food prices continue to climb as butter and coffee lead the surge

Regional property market trends diverge

RBNZ warns of rising financial risks, but says system remains resilient

Vendor discounting narrows as sellers adjust to market reality

Consents fall 7.4% year-on-year

Homebuilding prices growing at second-slowest rate on record
