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Most New Zealanders don’t want house prices rising faster than inflation

A survey found only 18% of respondents want house prices to outpace inflation, with more wanting prices to continue falling.

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A survey of New Zealanders revealed limited appetite for rapid house price growth. Only 18% of respondents wanted prices to rise faster than inflation, while a larger proportion preferred prices to keep falling from their current levels.

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