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Another good year for first home buyers ahead?

CoreLogic data shows that first home buyers accounted for a record high 26% of property purchases across NZ in 2023.

Last updated: 12 March 2024 | 5 min read

So, what have those successful First Home Buyers been doing, and what might happen in the year ahead?

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Chief Property Economist, Cotality

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