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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – August 2026

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – August 2026

Pullback from the war shock continues Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 57 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. While investors remain

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – July 2026

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – July 2026

Finance Demand is still relatively quiet Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 58 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Overall demand for

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – April 2026

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – April 2026

Market quietens down amidst Middle East concerns Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 41 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Many first

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – June 2026

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – June 2026

Banks open the doors some more Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 59 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Banks have reignited

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – May 2026

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – May 2026

Fixing two years strongly preferred Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 44 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Some slight easing of

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – March 2026

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – March 2026

Buyer’s market remains in force Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 49 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. There are few major

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – February 2026

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – February 2026

Healthy start to the year Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 54 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. First home buyers are

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – December 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – December 2025

1.5% cashback deals blow out processing times Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 51 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Brokers are

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – November 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – November 2025

More buyers stepping forward Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 49 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Brokers note seeing more first

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – October 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – October 2025

Young buyers still dominate the market Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 58 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. First home buyers

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – September 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – September 2025

Borrowers favour one-year fixed rates Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 52 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Falling test rates are

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – August 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – August 2025

Quiet mortgage market conditions Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 63 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Brokers continue to report slow

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – July 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – July 2025

Young buyers and investors still seeking advice Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 52 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. There continues

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – June 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – June 2025

Caution returns to the mortgage market Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 52 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. There is some

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – May 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – May 2025

Caution returns to the mortgage market Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 56 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Brokers are very

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – April 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – April 2025

Caution returns to the mortgage market Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 52 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Bank turnaround times

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – March 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – March 2025

Activity levels picking up Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 70 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Activity levels have picked up

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – February 2025

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – February 2025

Banks opening the lending window Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 69 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include the following. Banks have cleared mortgage

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – December 2024

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – December 2024

High frustration at bank delays Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 58 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include these. Brokers are more and more

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – November 2024

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – November 2024

Spring bounce in demand Each month we invite mortgage advisors around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey has attracted 75 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include these. Brokers have become very frustrated about

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – October 2024

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – October 2024

Strong buyer demand evident Each month we invite mortgage advisers around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey, undertaken this week, attracted 59 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include these. Bank turnaround times for

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – September 2024

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – September 2024

More buyers making enquiries Each month we invite mortgage advisers around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey, undertaken this week, attracted 51 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include these. Lenders are becoming more

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mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – August 2024

mortgages.co.nz & Tony Alexander Mortgage Advisers Survey – August 2024

Buyers return Each month we invite mortgage advisers around the country to give insights into developments in the residential real estate market from their unique perspective. Our latest survey, undertaken this week, attracted 65 responses. The main themes to come through from the statistical and anecdotal responses include these. Buyers are returning to the residential

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