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Will NZ house prices jump or crash? A 2025 property price forecast

We’ve got the answers to the million dollar question.

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 6 November 2024 | 3 min read
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The New Zealand property market may recover in 2025, with banks like Kiwibank and ANZ forecasting interest rate cuts that could boost affordability. Regional prices are already rising in areas like Hawke's Bay and Waikato.

Key factors expected to drive price increases include:

- Strong population growth

- Investor-friendly policies like a shorter bright-line test

- Slower construction rates

However, significant challenges like poor affordability and a cooling economy remain, so buyers should exercise caution as forecasts are often uncertain.

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