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Kiwi remain confident about buying houses despite slowing market, bank survey says

New Housing Confidence Survey, shows 26% of Kiwi think now is a good time to buy a home.

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By Stuff reporters (stuff.co.nz)
Last updated: 5 September 2025 | 3 min read

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ASB housing confidence survey findings

Kiwi are staying surprisingly upbeat about buying homes, even though the housing market has seemingly cooled down.

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