For most households, New Zealand never had a wealth playbook. It had just one play
This article analyzes how New Zealand households historically relied on property investment as their primary wealth-building strategy. It argues that changing economic conditions, such as interest rate shifts, have rendered this traditional 'playbook' obsolete.
Why it matters
Understanding shifts in housing market dynamics is essential for economic policy and personal financial planning in high-cost-of-living nations.
For most households, New Zealand never really had a wealth-building playbook. It had one play, run on repeat for two generations: borrow the maximum against residential property, service the loan, and wait.
The article provides an economic analysis of market trends without taking a partisan political stance.
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