Tony’s view – NZ housing market insights through the valuer lens – Survey 2

by Tony Alexander | Sep 21, 2021 | Market Insights, Resource Hub, New Zealand

Background With this survey we are aiming to give some insight into what is happening with the residential real estate market in New Zealand from the unique perspective of property valuers. This quarter’s survey has attracted 91 responses representing around 20% of...

Valocity’s new build investigation – Who is buying new builds?

by Sara Pesic | Sep 1, 2021 | Market Insights, Resource Hub, New Zealand

Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum Executive Summary The New Zealand residential market has been buoyant since 2020 with a lack of housing supply one of the key drivers supporting such strong price growth. The Government made their Housing Policy...

What is the impact of the Auckland Council Revaluation 2021?

by Sara Pesic | Jul 22, 2021 | Market Insights, Resource Hub, New Zealand

Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum Background  Under the Rating Valuations Act 1998, all Territorial Authorities are required to revalue the district within a three-year period. The last Auckland General Revaluation was in 2017. The COVID-19 lockdown...

Kainga Ora Price Caps – Reality or myth – How much of Auckland’s housing stock is eligible?

by Sara Pesic | Jul 6, 2021 | Market Insights, Resource Hub, New Zealand

Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum The New Policy The Government has established a series of funding assistance initiatives for First Home Buyers through Kainga Ora by offering First Home Grants and First Home Loans. Whilst such funding schemes are a...

Tony’s view – NZ housing market insights through the valuer lens

by Tony Alexander | Jun 16, 2021 | Market Insights, Resource Hub, New Zealand

Welcome to the first results from our new, quarterly Valocity and Tony Alexander Valuer Survey. With this survey we are providing some exclusive insight into what is happening with the residential real estate market in New Zealand from the unique perspective of...

Budget 2021 – Are the forecasts realistic?

by Sara Pesic | Jun 2, 2021 | Market Insights, Resource Hub, New Zealand

Brought to you by Senior Research Analyst Wayne Shum Executive Summary As part of the May 2021 Budget Announcement, Treasury have predicted the rate of growth will decline from 17% p.a. to 0.9% p.a. To put this in perspective, since the first Nationwide lockdown...