Articles tagged with 'Tony Alexander'
Geopolitics aside, investors take long view with buying intentions
6 June 2024 - Economist Tony Alexander says despite geo-political upheaval and sharp declines in consumer and business sentiment, investors remain focused on the long term.
Businesses holding up OCR cuts; Difference in scores a reflection of banking study
10 May 2024 - Businesses must realise that despite their costs jumping 10%, they can only raise prices 2% and must find savings and boost productivity, otherwise monetary...
Investors show market return
18 October 2023 - Over the past two years there has been little bank mortgage lending to investors. However, in the latest Tony Alexander mortgage advisers survey shows investor inquiries are at their highest levels since late 2020.
Easier bank lending v mortgage test rates
30 August 2023 - A seven month run of indications that bank lending is becoming more readily available for home buyers has been tempered by test interest rates.
Explaining rising interest rates
21 July 2023 - Independent economist Tony Alexander on how the banks fix mortgage rates.
Mortgage lending still in doldrums – no lift in sight
29 June 2023 - The housing market is still finding a floor going by the value of last month’s new mortgage lending.
Tony Alexander predicts
19 June 2023 - Economist Tony Alexander says New Zealand is about to experience “a period of rapid house price growth.”
House buyers slow on reading market changes
10 May 2023 - When the New Zealand housing market turns as it has in Australia, a lot of people won’t understand it, says economist Tony Alexander.
Plans to buy shares swing upwards
6 April 2023 - Consumers are planning to reduce spending in the next three months, but stocks is one area where buying intentions are on the rise.
Market adjustment continues
24 August 2022 - As the pain of interest rate rises sinks in for property investors, the number thinking of buying an another property is yet again shrinking.
FOMO haunts property buyers
20 October 2021 - Fear of missing out (FOMO) is rising in the residential property market. Sally Lindsay reviews the figures from Tony Alexander and REINZ.
Investors target newly built homes
29 September 2021 - A sizeable chunk of residential property investors were thinking about buying new builds even before yesterday’s announcement. The Government has confirmed that newly built houses will get a 20-year exemption from the tax deductibility rules set to kick in this week.
Rent levels countrywide
24 September 2021 - Median rent levels around the country have been examined in the latest Regional Property Insights report by independent economist Tony Alexander and First Mortgage Trust.
Investors continue to shy away from buying more property
23 September 2021 - A net 56% of mortgage advisers are seeing fewer investors stepping forward for mortgage advice, data from the First Mortgage Trust and Tony Alexander September survey shows.
Lockdowns don’t stop market rumbling on
3 September 2021 - Enthusiasm for buying houses has not been dampened by lockdowns.
Regional Insights report: Auckland market cools most
23 August 2021 - The pace of Auckland average house price increases has slowed far greater than the countrywide average.
Beating up investors with yet more regulations
10 August 2021 - Investors had best hope come the middle of 2022 that house prices have not gone up by another 10%, writes Sally Lindsay.
Housing market ‘stronger than a month ago’
12 July 2021 - Independent economist Tony Alexander has broken down the rampant housing market into layers to help investors understand where the market is headed.
Investor activity falls
22 June 2021 - More than half of mortgage advisers reported a decrease in investor activity over the past month, according to a new survey from economist Tony Alexander.
Treasury’s house price claims debunked
8 June 2021 - The chances of Treasury’s predictions average house prices will only rise 0.9% in the year to June 2022 being correct have been deflated by independent economist Tony Alexander.
Market finally shows signs of cooling
3 June 2021 - House price growth is starting to cool, dropping to 2.2% over May and down from 3.1% in April.
Get ready for housing upheaval
31 May 2021 - Mortgage-borrowing investors have been warned to make a five-year plan for high interest rates.
New homes under threat from overstretched construction sector
12 May 2021 - While the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.7% it could have an outsized risk for new home building.
Landlords taking time to think
5 May 2021 - Data is starting to show property investors are pulling back from buying existing houses.
Could fear of overpaying shift housing market?
29 April 2021 - Will the Government’s coming changes to property investor’s income result in fear of over-paying (FOOP) for houses?
Landlords feeling the heat – Government won’t care
6 April 2021 - A property investor survey by independent economist Tony Alexander shows people generally support the Government’s housing goals but overwhelmingly oppose the means it has chosen to achieve them.
Cash will be king for property investors
6 April 2021 - Cashed up investors along with owner occupiers will now be the ones determining house prices, says Westpac economist Satish Ranchhod.
Are long-term rates the best bet?
19 March 2021 - Mortgage borrowers need to start hedging against the risk that interest rates will rise and move in "unpredictable" ways, according to economist Tony Alexander.
Investor activity waning?
9 March 2021 - Recently reimposed loan to value ratio restrictions are having a cooling effect on the investor market, according to a new survey.
New lending rules likely
5 March 2021 - There is a "high" probability of extra rules to curb house price inflation such as DTIs and interest-only lending restrictions, according to economist Tony Alexander.
Are investors backing off?
23 February 2021 - Property investors have begun to step back from the real estate market in recent weeks, according to a new survey conducted by economist Tony Alexander.
Turnaround time improvement?
27 January 2021 - Advisers have begun to note a slight improvement in bank turnaround times, according to economist Tony Alexander's latest survey of the market.
Lending predictions for 2021; Nelson Building Society cuts rates
15 January 2021 - Interest rates will remain low by historic standards for the next two years, and banks will become more receptive to new customers this year, predicts...
Lending predictions for 2021
15 January 2021 - Interest rates will remain at historic lows for the next two years and banks will become more receptive to new customers this year, predicts economist Tony Alexander.
Is the housing market cooling off?
22 December 2020 - A new survey of mortgage advisers shows "solid evidence of things cooling off" in the housing market, with the impact of LVR changes and pressure on landlords ramping up.
How will 40% deposit requirements affect the market?
18 December 2020 - The 40% deposit requirements imposed by ANZ Bank – and possibly the RBNZ next year – are unlikely to slow the Auckland market to a halt, argues economist Tony Alexander.
Business lending boost in 2021?
11 December 2020 - Banks will be more willing to lend to businesses in the New Year, driving New Zealand's economic recovery, according to economist Tony Alexander: [READ...
Business lending boost in 2021?
11 December 2020 - Banks will be more willing to lend to businesses in the new year, driving New Zealand's economic recovery, according to economist Tony Alexander.
Tough conditions for first home buyers
23 November 2020 - While first home buyers are enjoying a strong share of the property market, intense competition and pricing is making it difficult for clients, according...
Tough conditions for first home buyers
23 November 2020 - While first home buyers are enjoying a strong share of the property market, intense competition and pricing is making it difficult for clients, according to a new survey from Tony Alexander.
Strong market attracting investors
4 November 2020 - There has been a jump in investor demand and activity over the last month, according to the latest REINZ/Tony Alexander survey of real estate agents.
Investors seek advice amid property boom
27 October 2020 - More investors are seeking advice as the property market heats up, according to a new survey.
LVR limits will return for investors
16 October 2020 - The odds of LVR restrictions returning for investors next year are "fairly high" due to the strength of the residential property market, according to economist Tony Alexander.
LVR limits will return for investors: Alexander
16 October 2020 - The odds of LVR restrictions returning for investors next year are "fairly high" due to the strength of the residential property market, according to economist Tony Alexander.
Four ways low rates have boosted the market
9 October 2020 - Independent economist Tony Alexander says there are four ways that low interest rates can explain the "current and coming market strength".
No sign of investor exodus
8 October 2020 - It looks as though residential landlords are not exiting the market in droves as a result of the Government’s tenancy law reforms and other investor-focused policy changes.
Interest rates not bargains driving investors
9 September 2020 - Investors’ hopes of picking up a property bargain in the post-Covid market are fading, the latest joint survey from REINZ and economist Tony Alexander reveals.
The return of Covid-19: what it means for landlords
12 August 2020 - After 102 days, Covid-19 is back and that means Auckland is returning to alert level three, while the rest of New Zealand will go to alert level two, on Wednesday. So what does that mean for landlords?
ANZ eases servicing test
4 August 2020 - ANZ has become the latest bank to ease its servicing test criteria for borrowers, reflecting the lower interest rate environment.
Turnaround times deteriorate: survey
23 July 2020 - Turnaround times "seem to have got worse" following Covid-19, according to a new survey conducted by economist Tony Alexander.
Servicing tests hinder home loan market
17 July 2020 - Tough servicing tests continue to hinder the home loan market, leaving borrowers unable to tap into attractive headline interest rates.
Servicing tests hinder home loan market
17 July 2020 - Tough servicing tests continue to hinder the home loan market, leaving borrowers unable to tap into attractive headline interest rates.
Investors not rushing to sell
9 July 2020 - There is no rush of investors looking to sell their properties in the post-Covid-19 market, according to the second joint survey from REINZ and economist Tony Alexander.
Why the future is not bleak for the housing market
3 July 2020 - Uncertainty continues to cast its shadow over the housing market but economist Tony Alexander has put together a list of reasons which offset the negatives and mean the market remains well-supported.
Survey reveals lending concerns
29 June 2020 - Mortgage advisers are concerned about tightening lending criteria and tough servicing tests, despite the record-low interest rate environment, according to a new survey.
Market outlook: what economists have to say
19 June 2020 - Recent residential housing market data has not looked to bad – but, given the grim economic forecasts, that’s a bit confusing. So here’s a round-up of economists’ latest takes on the market…
Investors hunt for bargains
10 June 2020 - One in four real estate agents have reported an increase in investor buying activity, according to a new survey from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and economist Tony Alexander.
Investors hunt for bargains
10 June 2020 - One in four real estate agents have reported an increase in investor buying activity, according to a new survey from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and economist Tony Alexander.
There’s life in the market yet
11 May 2020 - The residential property market might currently be lacking in strength, but those working in the sector don’t see it as suffering from widespread weakness, according to economist Tony Alexander’s latest poll.
SuperCity sales fall 50% in lockdown
4 May 2020 - Auckland property sales in April were down by 50% on March but the true effect of the lockdown won’t show up until May’s trading data is compiled, according to Barfoot & Thompson.
House price drops are short-lived - Alexander
24 April 2020 - Periods of house price decline are rare and "short-lived", says economist Tony Alexander, amid forecasts of a drop of 10%-15% this year.
Life remains in real estate industry
7 April 2020 - Open homes are forbidden and real estate transactions are in hiatus during the lockdown, but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible for investors to find a deal.
Lockdown market sentiment
6 April 2020 - Caution might dominate property sector participants’ takes on the market, but independent economist Tony Alexander’s latest polling reveals that not all investors are taking a step back.
Housing market: the positives
1 April 2020 - The New Zealand housing market is poised for its biggest downturn since the GFC, but economist Tony Alexander believes there are reasons to be positive.
What lies ahead for the housing market
31 March 2020 - As New Zealand begins to settle into the “new normal” of the Covid-19 lockdown, commentators have started releasing their (tentative) outlooks for the housing market. Here’s a summary of some of them...
Housing market: 6 factors to consider
20 March 2020 - It looks as though New Zealand is headed towards an unexpected recession. While house prices are expected to drop in the near term, economist Tony Alexander points out six factors to think about in the current market.
Survey reveals tight lending concerns
3 March 2020 - Tight lending criteria has emerged as one of the top concerns facing advisers and borrowers in the first months of the year, according to a new survey.
On the brink of a crisis
3 March 2020 - Proposed tenancy law changes, which come in an environment of rental shortage, are on the brink of creating a low socioeconomic rental crisis.
OCR Preview Survey: economists say OCR will stay on hold
7 February 2020 - The official cash rate will stay on hold next week, but the Reserve Bank will urge downside caution over the impact of the coronavirus, according to TMM's OCR Preview Survey.
Will the Reserve Bank change course?
3 February 2020 - The Reserve Bank will adopt a more neutral tone on the future direction of the official cash rate this month, according to economists at one major bank.
Could the coronavirus hit the housing market?
30 January 2020 - The coronavirus outbreak in China could impact tourism and economic growth in New Zealand, having a knock-on effect on the official cash rate, according to one economist.
Why house price growth will continue
28 January 2020 - House price inflation is unlikely to radically slow this year after a strong end to 2019, according to leading economist Tony Alexander: [READ ON] ...
Why house price growth will continue
28 January 2020 - House price inflation is unlikely to radically slow this year after a strong end to 2019, according to leading economist Tony Alexander.
Chances of OCR cut not high: Alexander
19 December 2019 - The odds of a further OCR cut in 2020 are "not high", according to economist Tony Alexander, who believes borrowers should not put all of their focus on "chasing the lowest short-term rate".
Advisers share top concerns
6 December 2019 - Tightening credit, bullish investors pushing FHBs out of the market, and demand outweighing supply in the housing market are key concerns for advisers according to a survey conducted by leading economist Tony Alexander.