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Mary Holm: How did our homes get to be so big?

OPINION: Houses have been gentrified out of reach for some people to buy, a reader says.

19,000 payments overdue: Mortgage arrears spike as interest rate pain drags on

'This activity could continue well into 2024,' says Centrix managing director.

Orr's OCR surprise: Why cuts might not start until mid-2025

The Reserve Bank warned that inflation remained too high.

OCR announcement: Has inflation cooled off enough?

Capacity pressures easing as higher interest rates dampen demand.

OCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank change its interest rate plans?

With a last hike for the year looking unlikely, what does the bank expect for 2024?

OCR announcement: How long should you fix your mortgage for?

Experts share how they'd structure their mortgages.

Black Friday: Sales slump by 10 per cent - Retail NZ

Retail NZ says there were plenty of shoppers out and about - but they were buying less.

Mortgage relief? Westpac first major bank to start cutting rates again

Westpac is cutting a range of its longer-term home loan rates.

Why mortgage rates could soon be heading down

But it's likely borrowers will have to wait until next year to see some relief.

Former mortgage broker pleads guilty to dishonesty offences

Mortgage broker obtained home loans through false documents.

Mortgage stress expected to double by early 2025, warns Reserve Bank

RBNZ warns times will get tougher for mortgage holders.

Analysts say housing crash over - find out just how much prices fell

Auckland prices fell the most during the downturn, closely followed by Wellington.

House prices set to rise 8 per cent next year - report

High population growth is 'adding to demand', says Westpac's chief economist.

RBNZ: Kiwi mortgage holders particularly exposed to high interest rates

NZ households highly indebted by international standards.

You've divorced and now you can't pay the mortgage. What happens next?

OPINION: Mortgagee sales are on the rise - and pile on added stress after a separation.

Diana Clement: How to get off the mortgage hamster wheel

OPINION: Slowly paying the mortgage off has become a bit of a forgotten art.

'Fingers crossed': Why mortgagee sales are near lowest levels despite sharp rates increases

Interest rates have risen sharply over the past two years.

New mortgage lending subdued pre-election, as interest rates kept rising

Will the change of Government see 'mum and dad' investors perk up?