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Small investors are fleeing property because being a landlord is getting too hard.

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Real estate body says easing lending caps will not be enough to help first home buyers.

The Reserve Bank has released its financial stability report.

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BNZ boss Anthony Healy expects the bank's home loan book will continue to grow.

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