SYDNEY (Reuters) – Home costs in New Zealand rose barely in October, as falling rates of interest impressed confidence amongst consumers, the Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) mentioned on Thursday.
Seasonally adjusted median home costs rose 1% in October from the earlier month, and by 0.7% on the identical time final 12 months, information from REINZ confirmed.
“There appears to be gentle on the finish of the tunnel. Though challenges like the price of dwelling stay, optimistic indicators are rising. Falling rates of interest, elevated stock out there, and higher exercise throughout open house occasions are all mirrored within the information for October,” REINZ Chief Govt Jen Baird mentioned in a press release.
New Zealand’s central financial institution minimize its benchmark price in August, the primary lower since March 2020, and slashed charges by one other 50 foundation factors final month.
