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2025 significant economic and property news so far
Economist weighs in on the 10 most recent events
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The 2025 property market signals a slow recovery. While it remains a buyer's market with high listings, the price downturn appears over, with modest value increases expected. Mortgage rates have dropped, though the biggest falls may be past.
Sales volumes are projected to rise, with investors and movers potentially increasing activity. Debt to income ratio limits will be a factor but shouldn't halt the recovery. Rents are likely to remain flat, and the construction sector shows signs of bottoming out.
1. Mortgage rates have continued to drop but the biggest falls might be behind us
2. Global conditions remain uncertain and inflation risks are worth watching
3. Weighing up floating/short-fixes versus longer-term rates
4. Little near-term effect from Adrian Orr’s resignation
5. Buyer’s market could prevail for some time yet
6. But property values could begin to rise more consistently
7. Sales volumes to rise and all buyer groups to purchase more properties
8. Debt to income ratio limits will at least become ‘part of the conversation’
9. Rents to remain fairly flat for a while yet
10. Builders to have a slightly better year
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