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Is it a good time to invest in NZ property?
Weighing the pros and cons in a flat property market.
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Despite a flat NZ property market, Cotality data shows more investors are buying. This is driven by the return of mortgage interest deductibility, a two-year Brightline Test, and lower mortgage rates which improve weekly cashflow.
However, risks are giving investors pause. These include zero rental growth, rising costs, political uncertainty, and new Debt-to-Income (DTI) rules. Economist Kelvin Davidson advises that a strong focus on cashflow is essential to service debt, as future capital gains are not guaranteed.
A market of two halves
The pull factors: why investors are buying now
The push factors: the risks giving investors pause
The final word: it comes down to cash flow
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