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Celebrating Excellence: NZHL’s Leading Women in Mortgage and Insurance for 2025

6 March 2025

NZHL is delighted to announce Jo McRae and Sue Hopkins’ inclusion on the 2025 NZ Adviser Elite Women in Mortgage list, with Emm McCartney achieving recognition in the 2025 NZ Adviser Elite Women in Insurance. Kip Hanna, CEO NZHL Group, is extremely proud of this recognition for Jo, Sue and…

The NZHL Property Report By Tony Alexander

3 March 2025

The OCR cut has encouraged more home buyers and investors into the market though FOMO is still low. While property prices remain stable, a record number of agents have seen increased requests for property appraisals. Are we experiencing a surplus of sellers?

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

2 February 2025

First-home buyers remain active, but just 11% of Real Estate Agents report seeing FOMO from buyers in their area, indicating a lack of urgency. And with agents reporting that prices are falling rather than rising, is now the time to purchase?

The Why Behind XRACE.

18 December 2024

As the 2025 season approaches, XRACE continues to expand its impact on local communities, creating enriching, positive experiences for New Zealand families. XRACE is not merely an event; it represents an opportunity for families to come together, face challenges head-on, and create moments of joy and accomplishment that resonate long…

How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

16 December 2024

One of the most common misconceptions among Kiwis is that a 30-year mortgage is the only option for homeownership and that interest rates are the primary driver for reducing the term of your home loan. But at NZHL, we do things differently. In fact, it’s not unusual for NZHL clients…

The NZHL Property Report By Tony Alexander

2 December 2024

FOMO remains relatively low despite indications of rising prices as buyers continue to be concerned about their incomes. Have interest rate concerns all but disappeared, and are falling interest rates driving increased property listings?

The NZHL Property Report By Tony Alexander

4 November 2024

Real estate agents indicate a notable rise in investors entering, and robust demand from first-time homebuyers continues – but the rising number of homes for sale is effectively ‘muting’ price impacts. And is the fear of missing out (FOMO) aligning with the fear of overpaying.

The NZHL Property Report By Tony Alexander

3 October 2024

Attendance at open homes and auctions is rising, particularly among First-Home Buyers. Despite the uptick, FOMO remains low, with no sense of urgency from other buyers in the market.

The NZHL Property Report By Tony Alexander

2 September 2024

Real estate agents are seeing a dramatic increase in first-home buyer and investor activity in the property market, alongside an uptick in investors looking to sell. And, with concerns about interest rates diving, could this indicate a promising lift in the market?

How much can I borrow for a mortgage?

14 August 2024

Working out how much you can borrow for a mortgage can be a complex beast. Each of the banks may have slightly different ways in which they calculate your ability to service the loan and the level of risk they’re willing to accept. The best way to know your exact…

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