Short-term declines in job numbers in the region shouldn’t be overemphasised, as they tend not to be sustained. The latest growth rate of 2.7% is below the national growth of 4%, but this follows a situation three months earlier where…
This contrasts with a period of below-average growth from 2015 to 2020, which was possibly due to earthquake-related demolition work and a lack of tourism infrastructure during that time. With visitor numbers on the rise and facilities now in place,…
The northern regions of New Zealand have shown the strongest job growth in the past nine years, with Manawatu-Wanganui also enjoying above-average growth at 28%. In the past year, employment in Waikato grew by 3%, slightly less than the nationwide…
This stability is due to a diversified economy with less reliance on the primary sector, moderate exposure to tourism fluctuations, the stabilising effect of the public sector, and strong commercial ties to Auckland’s economy and job market. In the past…
Despite high citizen departures since 2013, a surge of non-citizen arrivals has led to a positive net migration of 86,800 in the year ending June 2023, reversing the 2022 loss of 17,600. New Zealand’s migration landscape is changing. This turnaround…
This challenges the idea that job growth is the main factor behind Auckland’s higher average house price growth. Other factors like land availability might be more relevant. Similarly, Auckland property financing might have an impact. Recently, Auckland’s employment growth rate…
The housing market activity in the country has shown signs of improvement, as the number of sales increased by 7.5% compared to the previous year. Core Logic reports greater sales CoreLogic’s Housing Chart Pack revealed that there were 5959 sales…
Property Finance: Recent data suggests a potential stabilisation in the New Zealand property market, providing some hope for homeowners. Property Experts Reports from OneRoof, CoreLogic, and ANZ Bank indicate that the decline in house prices may be approaching a possible…
Real estate salespeople highly value and appreciate Fifo Capital’s Commission Advance finance facility for several compelling reasons. This innovative product allows salespeople to receive their due sales commissions on house sales significantly earlier, sometimes up to 90 days earlier than…
When it comes to managing cash flow, small businesses often face significant challenges. In an effort to alleviate this burden, accountants often recommend invoice finance as a viable debt facility. Invoice finance, also known as accounts receivable financing, allows businesses…