The average household is $25,000 better off than a year ago, according to a new survey.
Thursday, February 26th 2004, 6:41AM
by The Landlord
The record annual increase comes on the back of the property boom, but borrowing is also up to record levels - and that's brought a warning.
Westpac Chief Economist Brendon O'Donovan says house prices have gone up and household net worth has gone through the roof.
The Westpac/NZIER survey shows household wealth rose by a record $12 billion over the past three months to hit $257 billion for the year. That breaks down to $184,000 per household - an increase of $25,000.
