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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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OPINION: While Auckland house prices remain in check, sales are increasing
Peter Thompson says the Auckland house market is quite healthy with Barfoot and Thompson selling 900 homes a month - their highest in three years
OPINION: Auckland's City Rail Link could be "game changer" for housing
For Auckland housing, the CRL could be as impactful as the Harbour Bridge and the motorway network, writes Peter Thompson
“Owning our own home is a gift”
For Kataraina Davis and CJ Gilbert, owning their own home means "a gift that’s passed down from generation to generation”.
Too low? Too high? How to challenge your new CV
You may think your house's latest council valuation is not enough or a bit steep - here's how to challenge it
OPINION: Getting a feel for your house’s sales value
Barfoot and Thompson's Peter Thompson looks at some of the issues raised by the latest Auckland Council CVs
An iwi collective's sustainability journey
Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective is investing in the sustainable future of its people, land and businesses, with support from Westpac NZ.
Supporting Rotorua whānau into homes
A new housing development on whenua Māori in Rotorua will provide 93 mixed tenure homes.
OPINION: Housing off political radar
OPINION: The 2025 Budget barely makes mention of residential housing, which suggest that as a political issue it has fallen off the radar of decision makers.
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?