The Reserve Bank now says house prices are going to rise much faster than it first thought.

Forecasts now show a 9.5% rise in house prices by the end of 2025. It’s last forecast had that at 0.4%.

Combined with high interest rates, it's not looking flash for affordability.

Infometrics Principal Economist, Brad Olsen spoke to Heather du Plessis Allan.

The Reserve Bank now says house prices are going to rise much faster than it first thought.
Forecasts now show a 9.5% rise in house prices by the end of 2025. It’s last forecast had that at 0.4%.
Combined with high interest rates, it's not looking flash for affordability.
Infometrics Principal Economist, Brad Olsen spoke to Heather du Plessis Allan.

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