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Is the property market recovering, or is there a sting in the tail?

In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts tackles the contradictory headlines facing Kiwi property buyers. We are seeing a classic tug-of-war: mortgage rates are dropping and first-home buyers are active, but unemployment has hit a 10-year high of 5.4% and the RBNZ is demanding tighter risk rules from banks.

Key Topics Covered:

• Property Values: Why the market dipped in January and the outlook for 2026.
• Inflation & Rates: How falling interest rates are finally easing the cost of living.
• Investor Retreat: Why "lazy" investors are selling up, and why that creates opportunity.
• Jobs Data: Understanding the decade-high unemployment rate and the surprise job growth numbers.
• Lending Rules: The RBNZ's new warning to banks—will it get harder to borrow money?

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Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: Good News vs. Bad News 1:32 - Property Market Sluggishness 4:54 - Cost of Living & Mortgage Rates 7:00 - First Home Buyers vs. Investors 10:43 - Unemployment Hits Decade High 13:22 - RBNZ Tightens Risk Rules 16:51 - Final Thoughts & Free Event

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. We recommend seeking advice from a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.

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