Why Norfolk Mortgage Trust Featured in Informed Investor Retirement Issue – December 2025
Retirement isn’t a finish line anymore. For many Kiwis in their 40s, 50s and early 60s, it’s a transition — one that can feel financially messy. You’re still earning. Still growing your wealth. But you’re also paying closer attention to risk. Too much volatility feels uncomfortable. Too much money in term deposits feels limiting. That […]
A Market Finding Its Footing: What Matters Most Right Now
Markets don’t usually announce turning points. They move quietly, drift for long stretches, and only look obvious in hindsight. The New Zealand housing market in late 2025 is a good example of that kind of subtle shift – the kind that feels uneventful day to day, but meaningful when you zoom out. Back in September, […]
New Zealand Property Slump Slows – What That Means for Investors & Returns
The latest QV data shows the New Zealand property market is still correcting – but there are signs the worst of the slide may be over. Average home values fell 1.1% over the September quarter, leaving prices 14% below their early 2022 peak. But the decline is slowing. The market appears to be settling. In […]
NZ Housing Market at a Crossroads: Resilience and Reset
New Zealand’s property market has moved deeper into correction. The QV House Price Index shows average home values fell 0.8% in the three months to August, taking the national average to $906,977 – now 13.4% below the January 2022 peak. For headlines, that’s the story. But for investors, it’s only part of the picture. Some […]
NZ Property Market. A Patchy Path Towards Recovery.
With spring on the horizon, New Zealand’s property market is holding a steady line – but look closer, and the signals are far from uniform. The latest QV House Price Index reveals a mucky market, not yet in recovery – with data showing average home values dipped by 0.5% over the three months to July, […]
NZ Property Market Update: More Choice, More Caution, More Opportunity
As we move into the second half of 2025, the New Zealand property market continues to recalibrate. The latest QV House Price Index shows average home values edged down 0.3% over the June quarter – a modest decline that reflects ongoing buyer caution, high stock levels and a broader sense of economic uncertainty. Yet alongside […]
NZ Property Market Update – May 2025: Steady Footing, Growing Interest
As we move deeper into winter, New Zealand’s property market continues to show signs of stabilisation. The latest QV House Price Index for May 2025 shows New Zealand’s residential property market is gradually finding its footing. With nationwide values largely steady in May and confidence quietly building, the market is entering a more settled, opportunity-rich […]
First-Home Buyers Act, Investors Take Aim
As we head into winter, New Zealand’s property market is showing signs of a slow but steady recovery. While the latest QV House Price Index reveals only modest national gains, a clearer picture is emerging beneath the surface – one of stabilisation, renewed opportunity and a cautious return of confidence. At Norfolk Mortgage Trust, we’re […]
The Property Market on Pause. Smart Investors Aren’t.
As the warmth of summer fades and cooler days settle in, the latest QV House Price Index paints a picture of a property market that’s steady – almost motionless – across much of New Zealand. But at Norfolk Mortgage Trust, we don’t see flat conditions as a sign to sit back. Instead, we view this […]
Proud to Support Excellence: Glenys Holden Returns as NZ Mortgage Awards Judge for the 4th Year
We’re pleased to share that our CEO, Glenys, has once again been invited to serve as a judge for the New Zealand Mortgage Awards, taking place on 10 April 2025 at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. This marks her 4th year on the judging panel – and it remains a genuine privilege to help recognise […]