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Property Watch - October 2025

Good news for first-home buyers: affordability is finally improving After a few tough years, the New Zealand housing market is looking a lot friendlier for first-home buyers. House prices have levelled out, mortgage rates keep easing, and incomes are creeping upward — together making home ownership more achievable than it’s been since 2021. Homes Are […]

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Property Watch - September 2025

Christchurch Property Market Surges Forward: Rates Drop to Historic Lows, Canterbury Buyers Capitalise on Growing Momentum The Christchurch property market continues its strong upward trajectory, with median house prices reaching $669,000 in August.00 2025, up 3.2% year-on-year and demonstrating remarkable resilience. With mortgage rates now at historic lows - one-year fixed rates averaging just 4.78% […]

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NZ Probate Changes 2025: Why Having a Will Now Saves You Even More

Discover how NZ’s new $40,000 probate threshold affects your estate planning and how a will can save your family thousands. Contents Big Win for Families: Probate Threshold Raised to $40,000 As of 24 September 2025, the New Zealand Government has increased the probate threshold from $15,000 to $40,000 — a long-overdue change that could save […]

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