WAKE UP TO THE SQUIRREL EFFECT

By Jess James

We can probably all agree that New Zealand could do with more warm, dry, energy-efficient homes—but is the added cost of building them really worth it? How do the financials stack up? Squirrel partnered with the NZ Green Building Council and Infometrics to find out. Here's what we discovered.

By John Bolton

The key takeaway this month? It's a bit of a mixed bag out there right now—but, even with the global situation (which all feels pretty scary and uncertain) it's not all bad news. Here's the latest on what's been happening with interest rates, the New Zealand housing market, and the domestic and global economy.

By Nick Virtue

While first home buyer activity is picking up, conditions are still challenging for sellers—and those looking to upgrade are having to be careful about how they juggle the buying and selling process. Here's the latest on Wellington's property market, and interest rates, from our Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.