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Just when we'd dared to hope things might be looking up, the global situation has thrown a spanner in the works—with inflation concerns now likely to send interest rates climbing again, stalling progress on the road to our economic and housing market recovery. Here's the latest from Chief Squirrel, David Cunningham.
With the OCR now sitting below the RBNZ's estimated 'neutral' point of 3.00%, we're officially in stimulatory rate territory—but with global forces throwing a spanner in the works, just how long we stay here remains to be seen. With that said, here's the key OCR dates you need to watch for in 2026.
In this month's investor update — interest rates are on the move, and it's good news for investors. Plus an update on investor wait times and time to sell on Squirrel's secondary market.
New research from Squirrel into what downsizers want from their homes has revealed a major intention-action gap—with a lack of compelling options keeping many in homes they know won't suit their needs as they age. And the opportunity for developers who can get it right is huge.
