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A Brutal Real Estate Reality Check Under Luxon (2025) | Featuring Henry Russell, ANZ Chief Economist
Strap in — the forecast for New Zealand’s housing market just got stormy. In this eye-opening episode, mortgagehq sits down with Henry Russell, ANZ Chief Economist, for a brutally honest breakdown of the 2025 NZ property landscape under the leadership of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or first-time buyer, this is your weather warning — the real estate skies are changing fast.
☁️ From the housing boom’s sunshine highs to today’s economic cold front, we unpack what's really happening on the ground. Henry brings the thunder with data-driven insights, economic forecasting, and no-nonsense answers about where New Zealand’s property market is headed next.
🌪️ Don’t get caught in the storm without a plan. This is your real estate reality check — raw, unfiltered, and essential viewing if you're planning to buy, sell, invest, or hold property in Aotearoa. mortgagehq brings you the facts others are too scared to say out loud.
💡 Whether you're feeling the chill of rising interest rates or wondering if the market will heat up again, this episode gives you the full weather report — no fluff, just straight talk.
Why This Matters for YOU:
The winds of change are blowing. If you want to build wealth through New Zealand real estate, this video gives you the real temperature check you won’t find anywhere else. And with expert guidance from mortgagehq, you’ll be equipped to make smart, confident moves no matter the forecast.
mortgagehq has helped thousands of Kiwis make better property decisions, and this episode continues that mission. Whether you're looking to grow your investment portfolio, secure your first home loan, or simply understand the storm clouds on the horizon, mortgagehq has you covered.
Don't miss out — this could be the most important real estate conversation of 2025.
🌐 Learn more or get in touch with our team at www.mhq.co.nz
Who Should Watch: • New Zealand property investors
• First-home buyers in NZ
• Anyone looking to invest in New Zealand
• Kiwi homeowners concerned about falling values
• People wanting to grow wealth through property
🔥 Subscribe to mortgagehq for more high-impact, data-backed real estate insights that help Kiwis WIN.
Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/a-brutal-real-estate-reality-check-under-luxon-2025/
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