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If capital gains dream is over, what it means for the housing market

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By Michael Rehm
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In New Zealand’s long and storied romance with the property market, the "mum and dad" investor has always been a central character. By Michael Rehm for The Conversation With equity ready to draw on, they’ve traditionally accounted for between a third and half of all residential sales – driving a flow of bank credit, but also a steady rise in house prices. In 2026, however, there are strong signs these market movers are sticking to the sidelines, or getting out of the game altogether.
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‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. What will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

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By Michael Rehm, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Getty Images In New Zealand’s long and storied romance with the property market, the “mum and dad” investor has always been a central character. With equity ready to draw on, they’ve traditionally accounted for between a third and half of all residential sales – driving a flow of bank credit, but also a steady rise in house prices. In 2026, however, there are strong signs these market movers are sticking to the sidelines, or getting out of the game altogether.
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‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. What will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

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By Michael Rehm, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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