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Welcome to REDnews, Westpac New Zealand's source for insights, opinions and helpful stories on topics such as property, business, personal finance and community initiatives.
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Good timing for first home buyers
A new Cotality-Westpac NZ First Home Buyers report suggests that while it’s still challenging for Kiwis to get a foot on the property ladder, current market conditions are promising.
OPINION: Housing revival has arrived
Barfoot and Thompson have sold 630 homes under $750k in Auckland already this year - an indicator of a healthy and varied housing market, says Peter Thompson.
OPINION: Belief in housing market growth well founded
Numbers of house sales have risen, heralding a shift in the market, writes Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.
How much should you offer for that house?
You’ve found a house you like, you’re ready to put in an offer, but how can you work out the right amount to offer?
OPINION: Housing market’s missing driver is economic confidence
The only factor holding back stronger housing market activity is confidence in the economy, says Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.
OPINION: Price not only measure of housing market’s health
Judging the health of the nation's property market just by price is "lop-sided", argues Peter Thompson
OPINION: Long may housing market’s orderly recovery prevail
Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson welcomes the relative stability in the current housing market
Holiday scams and how to avoid them
Each year scams and fraud increase over the festive season. Stay safe by following these tips to help prevent them.
OPINION: Barrier to housing improvement breached
The falling OCR makes way for a housing market recovery, writes Peter Thompson
OPINION: Is the housing market poised for a lift?
The country’s residential housing market has weathered the economic downturn reasonably well, writes Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson.
OPINION: Housing market challenges may well be behind us
Cuts to the OCR are likely to accelerate the housing market's recovery, says Barfoot & Thompson's Peter Thompson.
Maximise your backyard - five outdoor upgrades
We've looked at five backyard luxuries - from firepits to pools - that will help you get the most from your backyard – as well as add value to your…