02/09/2026
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has lifted the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, adding further pressure to household budgets and borrowing capacity.
While the increase is likely to reinforce buyer caution, housing demand has not disappeared. Buyers remain active but selective, with greater choice and negotiating power creating opportunities for first-home buyers, those looking to trade up, and purchasers taking a longer-term view.
LJ Ho**er’s Mathew Tiller and Allaine Burkett share what today’s decision could mean for buyers, vendors and the wider New Zealand property market.
Read more here: https://ljh.co/ocr-sept26
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