Interest Rates to Rise Mid-Year? + Major Insurance Halt
Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Is 2026 a "Goldilocks" year for buyers, or is a rate hike trap set for mid-year? In this week's Week in Review , Debbie Roberts (Property Apprentice) cuts through the contradictory headlines. We explore why major banks are predicting an OCR hike, why insurers are retreating from Westport, and if the "doer-upper" dream is dead. We cover: Interest Rate Warning: Why ASB & ANZ predict a mid-year rise. "Goldilocks" Market: Why first-home buyers are winning right now. Insurance Halt: A major insurer freezes new policies in Westport. Forecast Downgrade: ANZ cuts 2026 price growth to 2%. Renovations: Why buyers are ditching DIY for turnkey homes. 📢 FREE MASTERCLASS: Don't guess your way through 2026. Join our free online event to learn strategies for this volatile market. 👉 Register here: https://www.propertyapprentice.co.nz Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: The Market Tug of War 1:05 - Interest Rates: Mid-Year Hike Warning 3:20 - First Home Buyers: "Goldilocks" Conditions 5:45 - Insurance Retreat: Westport Freeze 8:10 - Market Update: ANZ Downgrades Prices 10:30 - The Death of the "Doer-Upper" 13:15 - Free Masterclass Invite Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not personalized financial advice. 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.