{
  "id": 4469953,
  "title": "Kiwi investors losing faith in property",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/kiwi-investors-losing-faith-in-property",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-30T17:48:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RNZ Business",
    "slug": "rnz-business",
    "url": "https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/personal-finance/1191533/kiwi-investors-losing-faith-in-property"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Zealanders are losing confidence in property as a reliable investment source, according to ASB's latest investor confidence survey. The survey reveals that 40 percent of respondents are \"very concerned\" about political uncertainty affecting their investments, while 46 percent are simply concerned. Over half expressed worry over global events and economics. Investment confidence is highest in managed funds, followed by one's own home and KiwiSaver. Only 10 percent believe rental properties offer the best returns, near a record low. Even savings accounts are viewed more favorably, with 10 percent rating them as the top investment option.\n\nASB senior economist Chris Tennent-Brown attributes this decline in property investment confidence to the market's stagnation and political parties' proposed policies. These policies could impact the market in various ways, such as removing interest deductibility and implementing a land tax. This sense of uncertainty stems from the range of potential policy changes, both locally and internationally. He notes that while share markets have performed well, contributing to KiwiSaver returns, people are not altering their investments due to these concerns, which he considers a sensible reaction. Despite political changes every three years, Tennent-Brown emphasizes the importance of focusing on long-term goals, particularly for KiwiSaver investors who have a decade or more until retirement. Thus, despite the political and economic uncertainty, the advice remains to focus on long-term investment strategies.",
  "summary": "In a survey of investors, only 10 percent thought the best returns would come from rental property.",
  "key_points": [
    "40% of Kiwi investors very concerned about political uncertainty",
    "46% concerned about global events and economics",
    "ASB economist attributes decline to market stagnation and policy changes"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}