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Auckland housing market

The 2016 Interesties featuring John Key, Donald Trump, Graeme Wheeler, 'maniping,' Metiria Turei, Tony Alexander, Nathan Penny, Nelson's stock exchange, Andrew Little, Chloe Swarbrick, David Hisco, bad hair & a dictator
23rd Dec 16, 5:02am
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The 2016 Interesties featuring John Key, Donald Trump, Graeme Wheeler, 'maniping,' Metiria Turei, Tony Alexander, Nathan Penny, Nelson's stock exchange, Andrew Little, Chloe Swarbrick, David Hisco, bad hair & a dictator
New Reserve Bank figures show those looking for their first house are taking up some of the slack left by investors
21st Dec 16, 3:24pm
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New Reserve Bank figures show those looking for their first house are taking up some of the slack left by investors
Despite much noise from the Government, its efforts to ramp up Auckland housing supply appear to be flagging; David Hargreaves crunches some numbers
20th Dec 16, 3:46pm
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Despite much noise from the Government, its efforts to ramp up Auckland housing supply appear to be flagging; David Hargreaves crunches some numbers
Auction results: 30% sell under the hammer but nearly 40% got no bids at four major Barfoot & Thompson auctions last week
6th Dec 16, 5:02am
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Auction results: 30% sell under the hammer but nearly 40% got no bids at four major Barfoot & Thompson auctions last week
Barfoot & Thompson says both average and median prices dropped in November, but market 'well positioned to achieve a soft landing'; Barfoots' number of available listings at highest level for nearly four years
5th Dec 16, 9:58am
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Barfoot & Thompson says both average and median prices dropped in November, but market 'well positioned to achieve a soft landing'; Barfoots' number of available listings at highest level for nearly four years
New figures show a slowing in the growth rate of household borrowing, while deposits have picked up after falling away recently
30th Nov 16, 3:34pm
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New figures show a slowing in the growth rate of household borrowing, while deposits have picked up after falling away recently
New Reserve Bank figures show housing investors grabbing smallest share of new mortgage lending in at least two years; first home buyers coming on strong
24th Nov 16, 3:39pm
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New Reserve Bank figures show housing investors grabbing smallest share of new mortgage lending in at least two years; first home buyers coming on strong
Population growth from migration jumped 12.5% in the year to October
22nd Nov 16, 1:41pm
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Population growth from migration jumped 12.5% in the year to October
No sign of the spring lift in sales for the housing market this year as sales numbers plummet in October: REINZ
14th Nov 16, 10:07am
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No sign of the spring lift in sales for the housing market this year as sales numbers plummet in October: REINZ
Barfoot & Thompson sales drop 27% compared with a year ago; LVR measures hit hard at properties available for under $500,000
3rd Nov 16, 10:38am
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Barfoot & Thompson sales drop 27% compared with a year ago; LVR measures hit hard at properties available for under $500,000
The Government is showing signs of wanting to call all the shots on the housing market itself next year
3rd Nov 16, 8:19am
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The Government is showing signs of wanting to call all the shots on the housing market itself next year
ANZ economists see a slowing of house market activity and say 'this time looks different'; banks 'rationing credit'
31st Oct 16, 4:50pm
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ANZ economists see a slowing of house market activity and say 'this time looks different'; banks 'rationing credit'
New figures indicate the latest RBNZ housing measures may be starting to have some impact on the growth rate of household borrowing
31st Oct 16, 3:38pm
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New figures indicate the latest RBNZ housing measures may be starting to have some impact on the growth rate of household borrowing
New Reserve Bank figures show the new LVR restrictions have been having an impact on borrowing patterns
27th Oct 16, 3:42pm
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New Reserve Bank figures show the new LVR restrictions have been having an impact on borrowing patterns
The RBNZ is keen to bolster its macro-prudential arsenal with a debt-to-income ratio limiting tool. What might this mean for borrowers, banks, the housing market & politicians?
24th Oct 16, 5:02am
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The RBNZ is keen to bolster its macro-prudential arsenal with a debt-to-income ratio limiting tool. What might this mean for borrowers, banks, the housing market & politicians?
Migration numbers continue to break all records, driven by strong growth from China, the UK and Australia
21st Oct 16, 11:24am
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Migration numbers continue to break all records, driven by strong growth from China, the UK and Australia
John Bolton sees much tighter monetary conditions than the RBNZ is expecting, banks maximising margin rather than market share & a riskier landscape for borrowers
19th Oct 16, 9:47am
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John Bolton sees much tighter monetary conditions than the RBNZ is expecting, banks maximising margin rather than market share & a riskier landscape for borrowers
Barfoot & Thompson's auction clearance rates ranged from 34% to 60% last week
18th Oct 16, 2:12pm
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Barfoot & Thompson's auction clearance rates ranged from 34% to 60% last week
Selena Eaqub on the responsibility of Nimbys, our bigger houses, Brexit pain, the need for fiscal stimulus, child poverty, local election apathy and more
14th Oct 16, 10:01am
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Selena Eaqub on the responsibility of Nimbys, our bigger houses, Brexit pain, the need for fiscal stimulus, child poverty, local election apathy and more
Auckland Housing market could be in for a cool summer with prices and sales volumes flat and new listings well down at Barfoot & Thompson
5th Oct 16, 10:30am
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Auckland Housing market could be in for a cool summer with prices and sales volumes flat and new listings well down at Barfoot & Thompson
Treasury has put New Zealand's rising household indebtedness under the microscope; warns on declining savings generally and high debt in Auckland market
3rd Oct 16, 4:07pm
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Treasury has put New Zealand's rising household indebtedness under the microscope; warns on declining savings generally and high debt in Auckland market
It is becoming clearer by the day that the ever-reluctant National-led administration will have to do more on the demand side of housing
3rd Oct 16, 1:48pm
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It is becoming clearer by the day that the ever-reluctant National-led administration will have to do more on the demand side of housing
New LVR rules expected to slow housing debt, which is growing at its fastest pace in more than eight years
30th Sep 16, 5:26pm
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New LVR rules expected to slow housing debt, which is growing at its fastest pace in more than eight years
Auckland building consents could be delayed as appeals against the new Unitary Plan grind their way through the courts
28th Sep 16, 4:43pm
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Auckland building consents could be delayed as appeals against the new Unitary Plan grind their way through the courts
New research indicates 484,000 people plan to get involved in the housing market in the next 12 months - with most would-be buyers
28th Sep 16, 3:00pm
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New research indicates 484,000 people plan to get involved in the housing market in the next 12 months - with most would-be buyers