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Mortgaged investors strong again in March, but the game has changed

March was the third month in a row that mortgaged investors had a market share of 29%, or in other words it has been a sustained ‘record’ peak for their property purchasing activity.

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Housing construction costs rose 0.4% over the December quarter

The December quarter CHIP report showed that construction costs rose by 0.4%, down slightly from 0.6% in Q3 and also the smallest quarterly rise since Q2 2016 (0.3%).

CoreLogic joins Investor Group on Climate Change

CoreLogic today announced it has joined Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) Australia/New Zealand.

Investors seem to have been rushing to beat tighter LVRs

The CoreLogic Buyer Classification figures for January are in and they show that the Reserve Bank was on firm ground in raising deposit requirements for investors.

Lower value property still delivering the highest investment returns

Property prices rose strongly in the second half of 2020 and now rents have started to accelerate too – especially at the lower end of the market, where growth was about 9% last year.

Christchurch’s property market is heating up

On the back of a favourable starting point for housing affordability, property value growth has recently accelerated across Christchurch as well as Waimakariri and Selwyn.

What could emerging climate risks mean for the property industry?

New Zealand property powers on through summer break

The New Zealand residential property market has continued to grow in the first month of 2021, though at a reduced rate relative to last month.

2021 the year of property politics as investors surge to 27% market share

Our Property Market & Economic Update for the December 2020 quarter cements evidence from a number of market indicators that investor demand has surged back to 2016 levels, prompting speculation that further intervention by government and regulators might be needed to rebalance buyer activity.

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Queenstown’s property market has reversed its lockdown losses

Queenstown was the only main part of the country to really see any noticeable drop in property values after lockdown, but those falls have now been reversed.

Record summer in store for scorching hot NZ property market

The NZ property market has shown no signs of letting up through the final month of the year, with near-record growth registered across the country, according to the most complete and robust measure of property value change, the CoreLogic House Price Index (HPI).

The balance of evidence suggests ‘more of the same’ into 2021 for the already-rising housing market

Given that property listings are likely to remain tight into 2021, and that low interest rates are both encouraging borrowing and reducing the incentive to hold cash in the bank, the direction of travel for the housing market will probably remain upwards for at least the first half of next year (assuming no...

Best of the Best Report shows 2020 in review and reveals what 2021 might herald for the property market

New Zealand is in the middle of an unexpected, unpredicted property boom – so who is getting the biggest Christmas present in the form of equity increases?

New affordability measures show why property has got political so fast

Once aspiring homeowners have raised their deposit and actually made a purchase, servicing the average mortgage is cheaper than it has been in the past. The problem, of course, is getting that deposit together in the first place – currently taking 8.6 years of saving, versus the average of 7.5.

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Property insurance calculations made easy

Mother Nature’s unpredictability is just a part of life in NZ, which is why property insurance is so vital. So how can insurers make sure their clients have the right level of cover? It all comes down to the accuracy of their property rebuild estimates – and that means using the best tools available.

Join the digital property revolution!

As we progress in the digital age, it seems appropriate that the property report is also updated to provide the benefits that a truly digital format can provide. We have been working behind the scenes to launch a new, dynamic report version and are happy to tell you that, subject to your subscription...

Allowing the data to speak - CoreLogic’s partnership with telco and utilities companies

In today’s business environment, insights could and should be the most powerful tools you have – whatever business you’re in.

Get the most complete view of flood risk throughout New Zealand

Over 700,000 New Zealanders and 400,000 buildings are currently at risk from river and coastal flooding. Being able to plan for potential flood hazards can make all the difference – and not just to the home owners at risk.

CoreLogic launches the new ValConnect Upload Portal enabling digital property inspections for home lending

ValConnect Upload Portal is a new solution, launched by CoreLogic, designed to assist valuers effectively conduct remote valuations to ensure the flow of lending can continue in the COVID19 environment.

Introducing RPNZ Signature BETA - Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

We have been working hard to create a new CMA tool to ensure you stand out from the competition and win more listings. Our new CMA will save you time, effort and allow you to add your own personal touches. The best part is it is included for all our users as part of every RPNZ subscription – at no additional...

Mapping the market: demonstrating data, visually.

We’ve just released our latest CoreLogic NZ ‘Mapping the Market’ report, which uses location analytics and geospatial expertise to give a visual understanding of New Zealand’s property market.

A bird’s eye view of swimming pools, delivered by humans and machines.

Whether you’re a council wanting to dig deeper than your own record books for swimming pool compliance, a home insurer wanting to understand property characteristics remotely, an emergency services responder about to attend a 111 call, or even a pool products supplier wanting to promote a special upgrade...

Building Consent Report in Property Guru

Want to know if a property you are interested in has had any building consents issued? If you’re a Property Guru user you can see this information through the Building Consent Report, included at no charge with all Property Guru subscriptions

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SmartList v2 launched for New Zealand

September sees the launch of v2 of the SmartList model for real estate in New Zealand, a joint venture with our data partner Quantium. With access to our property data, demographic data and economic data points, we are able to use advanced machine learning to predict ahead of time which properties are more...

Local Knowledge Can Only Take You So Far

When it comes to prudent property investing, knowledge is absolutely everything.

New CoreLogic Smart Map Showcases NZ’s Latest Property Market Stats

CoreLogic has today released the ‘‘Mapping the Market’ report, a new interactive map of New Zealand’s property landscape which could ease pressure on people struggling to locate homes within their actual budget.

RPNZ Data Just Got Better!

We know how important it is to access data you can be confident in.

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CoreLogic to acquire Symbility Solutions, with new standard of digital experience for insurers welcomed.

CoreLogic Inc has recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Symbility Solutions.

The NZ Property Market for a developer’s perspective

This week, CoreLogic hosted 22 of Australia’s leading developers from the Queensland Urban Development Institute of Australia Study Tour in Auckland. The group received insightful commentary on the NZ market, delivered by keynote speaker: Head of Research, Nick Goodall. This was followed by a Q&A session,...

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New CoreLogic GM "excited" about future

A one year adventure to New Zealand has turned into 15 years for the new general manager of corporate sales for CoreLogic. Theresa Wells has recently moved into the role in just another step of her career at the data and analytics company.

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New Zealand real estate agents rate highly with sellers - 64% give thumbs up to service

CoreLogic has today released the 2018 Perceptions of Real Estate Agents Report, resulting from a nationwide survey of homeowners, with all regions represented. The fascinating findings signal to NZ’s real estate industry that agents are rated as excellent practitioners of their craft, with high scores in...

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Introducing Peter Bromley, CoreLogic Executive GM of Sales and Marketing

Recently appointed as CoreLogic Executive GM of Sales and Marketing, Peter Bromley has a long-standing management and sales career, leading teams in financial services, real estate and more recently, data.

CoreLogic is a finalist in the New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards

We're delighted to announce that CoreLogic has been shortlisted as a finalist for the New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards in the category of Service Provider to the Insurance Industry.

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CoreLogic named as 2018 NZ Spatial Excellence Awards finalist

The International Athlete Disguised As A Product Owner

For most of us, our sporting careers peak in high school. Not many of us have the tenacity, self-drive, determination and commitment to juggle ‘adulting’ with high performance sports, representing not just our region but our country too.

CoreLogic NZ Proudly Announces A Large-Scale New Zealand Imagery Data Update

Head of Geospatial Solutions, Matt Lythe comments: “This imagery update covers over 1million NZ properties - that’s approximately 45% of NZ. It’s part of an ongoing programme, demonstrating CoreLogic’s commitment to provide the best available data to our clients”.

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Press Release: CoreLogic Technology Behind NZ Roading Decisions

CoreLogic NZ today announced a multi-year agreement with the New Zealand Transport Agency, in a milestone deal which will lead to significant efficiency gains for NZ’s roading infrastructure and its governing bodies.

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Survey: Vendor Perceptions Of Real Estate Agents

CoreLogic is currently researching Kiwi perceptions about real estate agents, with a new survey focusing on understanding experiences when selling property and how well agents are meeting consumer expectations. The NZ survey builds upon research conducted by CoreLogic in Australia, which found that while real...

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How Do Property Sellers Feel About Real Estate Agents? New Survey Seeks To Learn The Truth

Data for a landmark new survey to understand how property sellers feel about real estate agents is currently being collected by CoreLogic. The survey into Kiwi agents will seek to understand the experiences of consumers when selling their property and how well (or poorly) agents are meeting customer...

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CoreLogic Welcomes Bruce Wiggins To Our Team

Bruce Wiggins has joined property data and analytics provider CoreLogic in their Valuation Risk & Compliance team.