Market Stalling or Buying Window? Unemployment Highs vs. Rate Drops (Week in Review)

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is the property market recovering, or is there a sting in the tail? In this week's Week in Review , Debbie Roberts tackles the contradictory headlines facing Kiwi property buyers. We are seeing a classic tug-of-war: mortgage rates are dropping and first-home buyers are active, but unemployment has hit a 10-year high of 5.4% and the RBNZ is demanding tighter risk rules from banks. Key Topics Covered: Property Values: Why the market dipped in January and the outlook for 2026. Inflation & Rates: How falling interest rates are finally easing the cost of living. Investor Retreat: Why "lazy" investors are selling up, and why that creates opportunity. Jobs Data: Understanding the decade-high unemployment rate and the surprise job growth numbers. Lending Rules: The RBNZ's new warning to banks—will it get harder to borrow money? 📢 FREE EVENT: Confused by the mixed signals? Join our free online masterclass to learn how to build a resilient portfolio in 2026. 👉 Register here: Book a free chat with Paul Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Good News vs. Bad News 1:32 - Property Market Sluggishness 4:54 - Cost of Living & Mortgage Rates 7:00 - First Home Buyers vs. Investors 10:43 - Unemployment Hits Decade High 13:22 - RBNZ Tightens Risk Rules 16:51 - Final Thoughts & Free Event 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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Market Stalling or Buying Window? Unemployment Highs vs. Rate Drops (Week in Review) is an episode from Property Apprentice Podcast by Debbie & Paul Roberts.

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This episode was published on Feb 7, 2026.

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