ASB's "Back My Build" 1.79% variable rate has received more than $2 billion worth of loan applications since its launch last month.

Kiwi households should be able to cope with rising interest rates but recent first home buyers could face a squeeze, according to ASB.

Residential property investors have been given a steer on where to invest – and it’s not Auckland.

A gross 71% of landlords responding to a new survey by independent economist Tony Alexander and property management company Crockers say they plan to raise their rents over the next six months.

Westpac economists have predicted that the official cash rate could rise from August next year, causing a decline in house prices in the final three months of 2022.

Cigna NZ says it has extended its multi-benefit discount offer to new customers and customers taking out new cover, until October 31.

Landlords are being warned about insurance pitfalls when they buy in multi-unit buildings without body corporates.

The Tenancy Tribunal has tossed out a Wellington landlord’s claim the Bond Centre “did not do its job”.

From the end of June, Tower Insurance customers will be able to deal with Tower as a single point of contact for all EQC claims under a new partnership model.

ANZ has introduced the lowest mortgage rate in New Zealand, offering a 1.68% floating rate for new build homes.

New data from ASB shows that women are financially better off on a daily basis than men, but that's not all the story.

Mortgage borrowing hit $8.9 billion last month as investors, first home buyers, and other owner-occupiers remained active despite record house prices and new lending restrictions.

Investors wanting to trade up from three to four-bedroom properties to attract tenants may have hit a wall.