Proposed changes will benefit tenants and landlords

A large proportion of rentals in New Zealand are offered by private landlords.  The State cannot house all who need accommodation and National is to be congratulated for seeing private landlords as part of the solution to the difficult housing situation in New Zealand and not the problem.
30-04-2023 more >>

Large rent increases in January not maintained

February rental statistics from the Bond Centre have been released.
16-04-2023 more >>

Official Cash Rate increases from 4.75% to 5.25% today

The Monetary Policy Committee today increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, from 4.75 percent to 5.25 percent. The Committee agreed the OCR needs to increase, as previously indicated, to return inflation to the 1-3 percent target range over the medium term. Inflation is still too high and persistent, and employment is beyond its maximum sustainable level.
05-04-2023 more >>