Global Shocks, Auckland's 5-Year Sales High & KiwiSaver Reforms (Week in Review)

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is a flat property market your best window of opportunity? In this episode of The Week in Review , Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice unpacks a fascinating mix of global tension and local opportunity. While Middle East conflicts drive volatility in the share market, the New Zealand property market is presenting one of the best buyer's markets in recent history. We dive into why Auckland just recorded its busiest February for sales in five years, driven by a 9.6% drop in median prices. We also cover Cotality's latest regional data, Tony Alexander's insights on why speculative investors have thrown in the towel, and a radical new proposal on KiwiSaver. Key Topics Covered: Global Market Volatility: Why you shouldn't panic about your KiwiSaver balance, and how property acts as a tangible hedge against inflation. Cotality Regional Update: Auckland flattens out, Wellington City rises, and Invercargill hits a new peak. Auckland Sales Surge: How a drop in prices to $904,000 is drawing buyers back into a market with 15-year-high stock levels. The End of FOMO: Why first-home buyers are dominating the nearly 36,000 homes currently for sale. KiwiSaver 2.0: Reviewing the proposal to lock the withdrawal age at 65 and ramp up employer contributions to 12%. 📢 FREE EVENT: How to Succeed with Property Investing Don't cross your fingers and hope for the best. Join our 100% independent, FREE online masterclass to cut through the jargon and learn how to structure your portfolio for success in today's conditions. 👉 Register here: Support the show Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. We recommend seeking advice from a qualified professional before making any investment decisions. *Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.

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Global Shocks, Auckland's 5-Year Sales High & KiwiSaver Reforms (Week in Review) is an episode from Property Apprentice Podcast by Debbie & Paul Roberts.

This episode is 21:03 long.

This episode was published on Mar 10, 2026.

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