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Topic #1: RNZ 12th of December-Building cost inflation drops to lowest annual rate since 2015

Topic #2: Oneroof 12th of December -FOBO knocks Christchurch for six: What is it and what is it doing to house prices?

Topic #3: RNZ Herald 12th of December-Smaller banks often match big bank interest rates - mortage adviser

Topic #4: Oneroof 11th of December -Tony Alexander: Don’t bet on ultra-low mortgage rates next year

Topic #5: Corelogic 12th of December -Best of the Best 2024 unveils a year of contrasts

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Topic #1: 1News 4th of December-Stable property prices help fuel 'Goldilocks' market — report

Topic #2: The Mortgage Mag 5th of December -Bank of mum and dad alive and well

Topic #3: NZ Herald 4th of December-Commerce Commission investigated Valocity over competition issues among valuers

Topic #4: Interest.co.nz 3rd of December -Barfoot & Thompson's sales and selling prices both headed higher in November but the agency has a mountain of stock to deal with

Topic #5: Corelogic 5th of December -‘Holding pattern’ continues for property values in November

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Topic #1: NZ Herald 16th of November-Housing Minister Chris Bishop outlines Government plans to make is easier for community housing providers to get finance

Topic #2: RBNZ Media Realease 27th of November -OCR 4.25% - OCR lowered further as inflation returns to target

Topic #3: NZ Herald 26th of November -Housing confidence rises as interest rates continue to fall

Topic #4: RNZ 27th of November - The rule change that's likely to hit property investors harder

Topic #5: RNZ 27th of November -KiwiSaver provider suggests saving no less than $1 million for retirement

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Welcome to the Property Apprentice Podcast, where we empower New Zealand property investors with the tools and insights they need to thrive! In this episode, host Debbie Roberts breaks down the exciting updates to New Zealand’s tenancy bond system.

After 24 years of paper-based processes, the tenancy bond service is going digital! Starting in late November, lodging new bonds will become faster, easier, and more secure with mandatory online options. Debbie covers everything you need to know, including:

📌 How the new system works
Digital bond lodgement options via online forms or B2B property management software.
Enhanced payment methods for secure transactions.
📌 Benefits for landlords, property managers, and tenants

Faster processing times.
Improved data accuracy and bond management.
📌 What stays the same

Existing bonds and related processes like refunds and updates remain unaffected for now.
📌 How to stay updated

Subscribe to the Tenancy Matters newsletter.
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Submit an Expression of Interest to participate in future system testing.
This episode is packed with practical advice to help landlords and property managers transition smoothly to the new system. Don’t miss it!

🔗 Visit https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/ for more details.

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Topic #1: Interest.co.nz 20th of November-Independent global economic researchers Capital Economics say despite their expectation the RBNZ will slash the OCR to just 2.25% in 2025 the housing market price recovery will be 'muted'

Topic #2: The Mortgage Mag 19th of November -Mortgages harder to get over the line

Topic #3: NZ Herald 19th of November -Landlord paid $4k after $40k of damage, goes to Tenancy Tribunal

Topic #4: Stuff 21st of November - Investors on the rebound and first home buyers still strong in sluggish market

Topic #5: RNZ 21st of November -Capital gains tax the best way to raise revenue as NZ 's population ages - Treasury

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THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:
Topic #1: RNZ 12th of November-Average house values little changed from start of year

Topic #2: Oneroof 13th of November -Tony Alexander: Where Kiwis plan to splash the cash now rates are falling

Topic #3: RNZ 13th of November -Wanting to sell your house? It may take 7 years before you don't face a loss

Topic #4:Good Returns 14th of November -Govt takes risk-based approach to deposit guarantee scheme

Topic #5: Interest.co.nz 14th of November -Housing market warms over spring but it's not exactly tropical

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THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:
Topic #1: RNZ 7th of November-Current first-home buyers paying less but getting more

Topic #2: The Mortgage Mag 5th of November -Banks asses what stressors could destroy capital buffers

Topic #3: Interest.co.nz 7th of November -Newly released 2023 Census data shows that around one-in-16 houses in New Zealand are too small for the number of people living in them

Topic #4: NZ Advisor 6th of November -NZ property market shows signs of revival

Topic #5: RNZ 6th of November -Building consents up but time needed for new builds to return, economist says

Topic #6: Business Desk NZ 6th of November -Adviser liability gap leaves couple with no easy options

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THIS WEEK IN REVIEW TOPICS:
Topic #1: 1News 29th of October-Rents fall to eight-month low, but still higher than last year

Topic #2: Stuff 29th of October -Last minute home loan fixing could save thousands, mortgage broker says

Topic #3: 1News 29th of October -How the Government is moving to streamline building consents

Topic #4: NZ Herald 29th of October -Bond refunds spark disputes: Tenants and landlords clash in tribunal

Topic #5: Interest.co.nz 29th of October -A majority of voters want to tax property investor profits but not other assets

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