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Inflation spike feeds rumours – is it time to fix your loan rate?

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Proposed property management regulation ‘welcome news’

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Interest rate hike may mean it’s time to review your mortgage

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Cranes on skyline promise rise in off-the-plan purchases

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Record approvals favour buyers by offering more choice

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Property price growth is slowing according to latest data

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Property market showing signs of recovery - what could this mean for buyers?

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Property profit nearly doubled in two years

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Outlook for first home buyers following credit changes

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Survey confirms mortgage advisers help Kiwi borrowers save money

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Rising inflation: What it means for mortgages and the property market

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Share market turbulence and KiwiSaver deposits: Keep calm and carry on saving

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How to maximise your chances of mortgage approval

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All you need to know about renting to university students

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The best way to get a home loan

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