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Alex Martelli: Will the election have an impact on the housing market?

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Sat, 31 Oct 2026, 5:03pm
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The Reserve Bank has surprised economists by deciding to hold the OCR at 2.75%. 

But what does that mean in terms of housing? How will the banks' reaction affect your home loan rates? 

And the election is a week away, so should you rush to get a housing offer across the line now, or hold out till the dust has settled? 

Founder of Martelli Buyers Alex Martelli joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. 

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