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    Anticipation's building in the property market, with expectations the Official Cash Rate will be shaved by another 50-points today

    Anticipation's building in the property market, with expectations the Official Cash Rate will be shaved by another 50-points today


    Real Estate Institute figures show house prices are 21.5 percent below their peak in Auckland, and 15.7 percent below nationally.

    Institute Chief Executive Jen Baird says it's still a buyer's market.

    She says a further OCR cut could help make entering the market a bit more affordable.

    Baird says they're already hearing from agents across the country, of a more positive sentiment.

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