Affordability, Lending Trends & Economic Influences

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Following the release of the CoreLogic Housing Affordability Report, Nick and Kelvin discuss the state and future of housing affordability, tackling the house price to income ratio, and discussing why, despite improvements, buying a home remains an expensive endeavor. As we navigate this intricate terrain, we ponder whether the simultaneous growth in income and house prices cancels out each other's effects, leaving affordability static.

Then it's onto recent lending trends, as reported by the RBNZ, including the impact of changes to the loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions. There's a certain fascination as we dissect how first-home buyers are capitalising on low deposit loans and why investors with larger deposits are experiencing a surge in activity. Yet, we recognise the elephant in the room - the high-interest rates for larger loans and the limited individuals who can shoulder the extra debt for home ownership. 

In the second half of our discussion, we delve into banking trends and loan repricing dynamics. The implications of cashbacks, equity calculators, and loan-to-value ratio restrictions come under the microscope. Together, we assess the potential impact of recent economic data releases on GDP and ponder the influence of the Chinese economy on the global market. This episode is the perfect blend of deep insights and lighthearted conversation - a must-listen for anyone interested in the nuances of the New Zealand property market. 

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