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Flexi Fund opens for social & affordable housing

· February 27, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Applications have opened for the first round of the Government’s Flexible Fund, paving the way for up to 770 new social homes and affordable rentals for...

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A home for granny, a headache for the homeowner

· February 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Experts say that the real rule change is simply that when things go wrong, the burden of responsibility will be on the homeowner, not the council....

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ASB – Housing confidence on the rise according to ASB

· February 27, 2026

Source: ASB Confidence in New Zealand’s housing market has lifted sharply this quarter, with an increasing proportion of Kiwi expecting house prices to rise over the next year, despite growing...

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Another bank cuts rates, but should you take them?

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi Another bank has adjusted down its long-term rates, but borrowers deciding whether to take a longer term will need to weigh up...

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What can you do if you can’t afford a loan?

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A man who could no longer afford his car payments complained to an external dispute resolution provider. Caitlin Regan/Flickr A man who took out a loan...

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Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by Cushman & Wakefield

· February 26, 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2026 –Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by KK Chiu, International Director, Chief Executive, Greater China,Cushman & Wakefield:...