

The NZ Property Market Podcast
CoreLogic NZ
Brought to you by cotality, formerly CoreLogic. Each week co-hosts Nick Goodall and Kelvin Davidson will bring you all the latest news, stats and insight to keep you up to date with everything to do with the NZ residential property market. Including sales volumes, house price indices, buyer activity, interest rates, loan-to-value ratio restrictions and all of the macro economic factors that influence our largest asset class. Contact us on twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL
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Dec 14, 2020 • 39min
Ep. 54 - DTIs, investor activity and 'sustained moderation'
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In episode 54 Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest correspondence between the RBNZ and the Minister of Finance. There's plenty to cover, including debt-to-income restrictions (a week after Kelvin wrote specifically about them) and other options to extend the RBNZ's mandate.Sticking with the RBNZ, they're consulting on LVR re-introduction and the direct funding for lending programme is underway.Meanwhile the Prime Minister has essentially stated that 'sustained moderation' remains the Government's goal when it comes to house prices, as people 'expect' the value of their most valuable asset to keep rising. Jenée Tibshraeny wrote an excellent piece on interest.co.nz about the Government's position.There's also the latest buyer classification data, REINZ' latest release, the NZAC for November, new 'land banker' data and even more! It's a busy end to the year.Check out all our regular CoreLogic research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news and get in touch on LinkedIn, twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nzSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Dec 7, 2020 • 32min
Ep. 53 - CoreLogic HPI, affordability and DTIs
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In episode 53 Nick covers off the latest CoreLogic House Price Index for November, as well as a few stats illustrating the affordability challenges at the moment.Kelvin then gives an overview of DTIs (debt-to-income ratios) which have come back into the RBNZ's lingo again.There's also a few solid economic release to cover, a seasonal drop away in listing and valuations activity and a lot to look forward to over the next week.Check out all our regular CoreLogic research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news and get in touch on LinkedIn, twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nzSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Nov 30, 2020 • 26min
Ep. 52 - Property market a political hot potato
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In episode 52 Nick and Kelvin weigh into what is becoming a very heated political topic right now - who is to 'blame' for the runaway growth in the NZ property market, and who needs to do what about it?The CoreLogic Pain & Gain report also provides yet more evidence of the strong market and is available here. And all signs from the CoreLogic Early Market Indicators reporting point to current trends to continue into and out the other side of the holiday break. Check out all our regular CoreLogic research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news and get in touch on LinkedIn, twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nzSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Nov 23, 2020 • 27min
Ep. 51 - First Home Buyer Report, mortgage deferral data and early market indicators
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In episode 51 Nick and Kelvin discuss the release and results of the hugely popular first home buyer (FHB) report which showed how active FHBs have been and what part of the market they've been entering. Full report available here.The RBNZ also released some revealing data with the total value of mortgages on deferral programme diminishing throughout October to significantly reduce the risk the proposed end of the scheme presents. And a recap on the early market indicators reveals recent short term trends are likely to persist through the end of the year with agent appraisals slowing and bank valuations increasing.The monthly video is available here. Check out all our regular CoreLogic research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news and get in touch on LinkedIn, twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nzSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Nov 16, 2020 • 40min
Ep. 50 - RBNZ, RBNZ and RBNZ. Plus first home buyers
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In episode 50 Nick and Kelvin 'raise the microphone' to acknowledge the half century milestone and spend a decent amount of time reviewing a heck of a week for the Reserve Bank.There's also plenty of October data to chew over - including the CoreLogic Buyer Classification series, NZ Activity Index and REINZ sales data.And in a special treat for the 50th ep, Kelvin delves into the details of the CoreLogic First Home Buyers report ahead of the report going to the media!Check out all our regular CoreLogic research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news and get in touch on LinkedIn, twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nzSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Nov 8, 2020 • 24min
Ep. 49 - Media stories and more positive economic data
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In Episode 49 (with shorter intro), there are a few higher profile news stories to chat about, starting with whether or not first home buyers are worsening the housing crisis. But there were also a few 'records' being touted that may not have been as significant as they sound.Kelvin then rounds up the economic data releases from last week, including building consents and unemployment figures, before looking ahead to an intriguing release from the RBNZ with their Monetary Policy Statement at Wed 2pm.And finally a thanks to Roz for her correspondence about Queenstown!Check out all our regular CoreLogic research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news and get in touch on LinkedIn, twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nzSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Nov 2, 2020 • 23min
Ep. 48 - CoreLogic HPI, lending stats and confidence up
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In Episode 48, Nick kicks the pod off by delving into the latest CoreLogic House Price Index data for October. Values have accelerated off the back of continually strong demand and a lack of supply, which are also illustrated by the latest RBNZ lending stats.The labour market continues to weather the COVID storm well, as Stats NZ report from their 'jobs filled' data. Kelvin provides the detail on this as well as ANZ's latest confidence surveys, which are also leaning towards the positive.There's also foreign buyer stats, and a quick chat about the uplift in early market indicators for both supply and demand.Check out all our regular CoreLogic research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news and get in touch on LinkedIn, twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nzSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Oct 27, 2020 • 30min
Ep. 47 - Economic activity, population growth and market activity
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In Episode 47, there's plenty of economic data to chew over, starting with the NZ Activity Index (NZAC). This is the more timely measure of economic activity, essentially pre-empting the official GDP figures. September's result was surprisingly strong and ends Q3 on a solid note.There was also an update to the population growth figures for every TA (city/town) across the country, so Kelvin provides an overview of the areas with the greatest, and not-so-greatest increases.Then as per usual Nick updates us on what the early market indicators are telling us about immediate property supply and demand, before getting Kelvin to get his crystal ball out for the latest mortgage lending stats.Check out all our regular CoreLogic research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news and get in touch on LinkedIn, twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nzSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Oct 19, 2020 • 30min
Ep. 46 - Election result, September sales and migration data
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In Episode 46, Nick and Kelvin discuss the election result from the weekend and potential implications for the property market.Kelvin then goes over the latest migration data, and provides clarity on the strength or otherwise of NZ citizens on the overall migration picture. There's also the latest sales numbers for September following the REINZ data release and insight on the strength of mortgage demand through the banks.The latest monthly video is now live at https://youtu.be/PTXV8jVASa0.Check out all our regular CoreLogic research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news and get in touch on LinkedIn, twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nzSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com

Oct 15, 2020 • 48min
Ep. 45 - Rupert Gough, CEO Mortgage Lab
Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In Episode 45, Nick is joined by Rupert Gough, CEO and founder of Mortgage Lab and author of 'The Successful First Home Buyer' book.Rupert began working in the mortgage advice industry in 2011 and, after moving to Auckland in 2014, started The Mortgage Lab in early 2017. He talks to Nick about how the market has reacted to the craziness of 2020 and talks through what's happening from a finance assessment point of view through the banks.Rupert has great advice for first home buyers and investors alike and provides great insight into the mortgage advisor world. Check out all CoreLogic Research insights at https://www.corelogic.co.nz/research-news, and get in touch on twitter @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL or send us an email on nick.goodall@corelogic.co.nz or kelvin.davidson@corelogic.co.nz.Rupert can be contacted at rupertg@mortgagelab.co.nz Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email nick.goodall@cotality.com or kelvin.davidson@cotality.com