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

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Ben Tutty
Last updated: 6 November 2024 | 3 min read
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A 2025 property market recovery may be on the horizon, with experts from Kiwibank and ANZ forecasting interest rate cuts that could improve mortgage affordability for Kiwis.

Several factors could drive price increases:

- Strong population growth

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

- Slower construction rates

Recent data already shows price upticks in regions like Hawke's Bay and Waikato, but buyers should note that affordability remains a challenge and all forecasts carry uncertainty.

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