The NZ Property Market Podcast

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week, following the release of the Cotality Monthly Chart Pack for February , Nick and Kelvin discuss recent sales data, regional buyer trends, and economic indicators.  They explore the impact of timing on market activity, regional disparities, and the influence of economic recovery on housing demand following the RBNZ MPS and OCR hold...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! In this episode Nick and Kelvin discuss the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's decision to hold the official cash rate at 2.25% .   They analyse the economic forecasts, including GDP growth and inflation expectations, and explore the implications for the housing market.  The conversation highlights the balance between caution and optimism in...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on monetary policy, net migration trends, and lending data.  They analyse the implications of the Reserve Bank's upcoming monetary policy statement and the recent Cotality Pain and Gain report for Q4 2025 , which highlights the profitability of property resales...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in the housing market as reflected in the Cotality Home Value Index for January 2026 . They analyse the mixed signals from the economy, including the recent increase in the unemployment rate and its implications for the housing market (it is not all bad). The conversation also touches on re...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent lending data from the Reserve Bank, highlighting a significant increase in bank switching and refinancing activity.  They explore the impact of cash incentives on borrower behavior and the implications for the housing market.  The conversation also touches on insights from the Cotality decoding re...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, host Nick Goodall and guests discuss the findings of the Decoding 2026 report , which surveyed over 1,000 property professionals about their read on the market and expectations for the future. The conversation covers the improved sentiment in the market, regional differences in prop...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin delve into the latest inflation data for Q4, discussing its implications for the official cash rate and the broader economy.  They explore the nuances of core inflation, the dynamics of the property market, and the significant role of first-time buyers (following the release of the January Chart Pack ).  The convers...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in the construction sector, focusing on the Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) for Q4 . They note that construction costs have remained relatively flat, with a slight increase of 0.9% for the quarter and 2.3% for the year, which is below the long-term average. The conversation highlight...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the property market's performance in 2025 , highlighting the minor decline in property values and the resilience of first home buyers. They delve into lending trends, investor dynamics, and the potential impact of global economic factors on the local market as they look ahead to 2026. Sign up for news a...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! In this episode of the NZ Property Market Podcast we republish in full the Property Academy podcast, from OPES Partners where Cotality Head of Research Nick Goodall made a guest appearance to discuss the intricacies of the Cotality Home Value Index. Along with hosts Ed McKnight and Andrew Nichol, Nick delves into the revolutionary hedonic in...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market podcast, host Nick Goodall engages with Loan Market mortgage advisors from various regions, including Queenstown, Tauranga, and Mangawhai.  The conversation explores local market insights, property trends, and the impact of foreign buyers on the market. Advisors share their expectations for...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! In this episode Nick and Kelvin discuss the just-released GDP data for Q3, which reported a 1.1% growth in the economy, and what the implications are for the future of the economy and importantly, monetary policy.  They analyse the sectors contributing to this growth, the revisions to previous GDP figures, and the potential impact on the Res...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week, following the release of Cotality's Best of the Best report , Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest suburb performance metrics, review the year in the property market, and set expectations for 2026.  They explore economic indicators, migration trends, and the implications of recent RMA changes on housing supply.  The conversatio...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! Following the release of the Cotality NZ Home Value Index for November , this week Nick and Kelvin discuss the impact of Auckland's housing market on national home values, the regional variability in property markets, and the importance of building consents for housing supply.  Courtesy of a few listener questions they then delve into i...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin delve into the latest Pain and Gain report , discussing the current state of the property market, resale performance, and economic indicators. Thanks to a listener question they also explore the implications of unemployment as a lagging indicator and the complexities of migration data (and revisions of). Plus, Nick...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! As expected the RBNZ cut the OCR to 2.25% today, and also signalled that this may be the last cut in the cycle. In this reactionary episode of the podcast, Nick and Kelvin run through the reasons for the latest decision, and also what the RBNZ forecasts look like in 2026 and beyond - for GDP, employment, house prices, inflation, and the OCR...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week, following the publication of the latest Monthly Chart Pack , Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in sales volumes, the implications of a proposed capital gains tax, and with the final MPS of the year this week, the outlook for monetary policy.   They explore how these factors influence the housing market and investor sentime...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin delve into the latest insights from the first home buyer report , migration trends, and retail spending data.  They discuss the resilience of first home buyers in the current market, the tentative signs of a turnaround in migration, and the cautious optimism surrounding retail spending.  The conversation also touche...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This special guest episode launches the latest joint research by Cotality and Westpac, looking at first home buyers. Kelvin Davidson, Chief Property Economist at Cotality, is joined by Westpac's Senior Economist, Satish Ranchhod to discuss the latest report, including the broader macroeconomic and interest rate environment. They then mo...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest trends in mortgage lending , interest rates, and the labour market.  They explore the rise in mortgage lending activity, the implications of interest-only lending, and the slight increase in the unemployment rate.  The conversation also covers the recovery in building consents and the overall econ...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! With Nick away on holiday across the ditch, in this episode Kelvin Davidson is joined by Eliza Owen, Cotality's Head of Research for Australia. First Kelvin discusses the recent Cotality Home Value Index results for NZ, as well as a look ahead to this week's Financial Stability Report and key labour market figures for Q3 - both out...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the announcement from the Labour party about a proposed Capital Gains Tax. The conversation delves into the implications of a new 28% tax on the net sale of residential and commercial properties which could take effect on July 1, 2027.  It discusses the details surrounding the tax, including what types of pr...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the current state of the property market, focusing on construction costs (CCCI report for Q3) , government policies, net migration, rental market dynamics, Reserve Bank policies, and inflation.  They explore the implications of these factors on the housing supply and the overall economy, providing insights i...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! This week Nick and Kelvin discuss the current state of the property market, focusing on investor trends , the role of first home buyers, and the impact of economic policies.  They analyse recent data, including the rise of multiple property owners and the record share of sales to first home buyers in September.  The conversation also touches...

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message! In this episode Nick and Kelvin discuss the recent 50 basis point cut to the OCR , exploring its implications for the New Zealand economy.  They delve into the concept of spare capacity, its effects on inflation, and the housing market's future.  The conversation highlights the importance of consumer confidence and economic indicators i...