25 Aug 2025

Should house prices increase, forever?

From Nights, 8:15 pm on 25 August 2025

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told RNZ this morning that he wants to see "modest" and "consistent" house price increases.

It's a thought that should excite homeowners but may leave aspiring homeowners feeling despondent. 

Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan joins Emile Donovan to discuss.

Stylised illustration of house for sale

Photo: RNZ