Image: RNZWith the economy facing many weaknesses, including war in the Middle East, it is the mum-and-dad investors shouldering the impact. Independent economist Tony Alexander regularly surveys a group of 200 existing property investors. He says his findings show a record number of mum-and-dad landlords are planning to sell their properties. The survey found 38 percent planned to sell their properties and that just 12 percent were looking to buy. Alexander said professional long-term investors were staying, but small investors have been exiting the market.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 06, 2026 23:18 UTC