The NZ Property Market Podcast

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this reactionary episode Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent announcement from the Reserve Bank regarding the official cash rate (OCR) cut and its implications for inflation and economic growth. They delve into the impact of tariffs on New Zealand's economy, the importance of medium-term inflation expectations, and the future of monetary policy. The conversation also touches on the property market outlook and the decisions facing mortgage borrowers in light of the changing economic landscape.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

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the implications of US tariffs on the economy, focusing on inflation and monetary policy. They explore the potential impacts on New Zealand's economic activity and the Reserve Bank's upcoming monetary policy review. The guys then cover off the CoreLogic Home Value Index for March, indicating a recovery in the market, and concludes with insights on construction data and the importance of increasing housing supply to meet population growth.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

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in the property market, including improvements in CoreLogic value tracking (splitting suburb measures by property type), the impact of affordability on property values, and insights from the (relatively) new Hedonic Home Value Index (HVI). This includes a refreshed and upgraded version of mapping the market as well as a weekly back series for the HVI.They also explore lending trends, particularly focusing on debt-to-income ratios and interest-only lending, as well as recent government reforms aimed at increasing housing supply via big changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA).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

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market podcast, Nick Goodall interviews Sanjeev Jangra, a mortgage advisor from Loan Market, discussing the current state of the property market. They explore trends in home values, the impact of interest rates on affordability, and the resurgence of first home buyers. Sanjeev shares insights on investor behaviour, emphasising a shift towards cash flow rather than capital gains. The conversation also touches on navigating debt to income ratios and the outlook for the new build market. In this conversation, Nick and Sanjeev discuss the current state of the property market, focusing on strategic land acquisition, mortgage fixing strategies, and the challenges faced by mortgage advisors.They explore the opportunities available in property development, the importance of education in the market, and the impact of interest rates on mortgage decisions. Sanjeev shares insights on leveraging technology in mortgage advisory and offers valuable tips for new advisors to succeed in the industry.Sanjeev can be contacted on 021 23 66 777Sign 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

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!A very special announcement...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

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent Q4 GDP data, which showed a positive growth of 0.7%, putting an end (yet again!) to the recession. They explore the implications of this growth on monetary policy, particularly regarding the OCR and inflation risks. The conversation shifts to sales volumes in the property market, off the back of the latest CoreLogic Housing Chart Pack, noting a slight decline in February but an overall upward trend. They also analyse lending trends, highlighting a tentative shift towards longer-term mortgage rates. 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

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest findings from the CoreLogic affordability report for Q4 2024. They explore the improvements in housing affordability, regional variations, and the implications for future house price growth. The conversation also touches on economic indicators and further tentative signs of improvement, then moving to government policies, and the importance of infrastructure investment in driving economic recovery.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

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market podcast, Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson discuss the recent signs of a market turnaround in New Zealand's property sector, highlighted by the latest home value index. They explore regional variances in property values, the current state of the construction industry, and the implications of the Reserve Bank Governor's resignation on monetary policy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of looking ahead to economic expectations and the potential for future growth in the property market.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

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week, Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest Women and Property Report, highlighting the persistent investment property gap between genders. They then explore economic indicators, labour market trends, consumer confidence, and inflation insights, while also predicting potential changes in house prices (using the weekly home value index data as a guide). The conversation wraps up with a discussion on government infrastructure funding changes, announced last week.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

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market podcast, Nick Goodall interviews Nicole Pervan, GM of Home Lending at Kiwibank, in celebration of International Women's Day 2025. They discuss Nicole's personal and professional journey, the challenges women face in the workplace, and the importance of financial literacy and home ownership. Nicole shares insights on leadership development at Kiwibank, the attributes of effective leaders, and offers advice for young leaders. The conversation emphasises the significance of International Women's Day and the need for deliberate action to support gender equality in the workplace.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