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.

Non-bank leader Alpha First has funds available to lend now for residential, commercial, industrial and rural deals.

The strength of the New Zealand economy has heightened the risk of a higher official cash rate by the end of the year, according to ANZ economists.

One property management company has floated the idea of exempting landlords from the interest deductibility rule if they offer tenants long-term fixed tenancies.

Mike Pero Mortgages Timaru franchise owner Tammy Goddard has welcomed a new adviser to the branch.