First home buyers
Finance Minister says he wants full 'cost benefit analysis' and public consultation before considering introduction of debt-to-income ratios for house buying; DTIs now very unlikely before election
8th Feb 17, 1:09pm
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Finance Minister says he wants full 'cost benefit analysis' and public consultation before considering introduction of debt-to-income ratios for house buying; DTIs now very unlikely before election
NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp argues we need an apples-for-houses comparison on immigration
7th Feb 17, 9:13am
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NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp argues we need an apples-for-houses comparison on immigration
Bill English's year-opening salvo suggests the Government's looking to keep its powder dry on the long run to the election
2nd Feb 17, 3:05pm
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Bill English's year-opening salvo suggests the Government's looking to keep its powder dry on the long run to the election
New figures show that household borrowing increased again at the end of last year following a couple of months of slower growth
31st Jan 17, 3:34pm
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New figures show that household borrowing increased again at the end of last year following a couple of months of slower growth
New Reserve Bank figures show borrowing by housing investors during December was down over 20% compared with a year earlier, but first home buyer and owner-occupier borrowing was up
31st Jan 17, 9:15am
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New Reserve Bank figures show borrowing by housing investors during December was down over 20% compared with a year earlier, but first home buyer and owner-occupier borrowing was up
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
Bill English's cute tactic of removing one of the country's perceived biggest problems from the list of ministerial names may come back to bite
19th Dec 16, 12:10pm
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Bill English's cute tactic of removing one of the country's perceived biggest problems from the list of ministerial names may come back to bite
David Hargreaves ponders the possibilities in the housing market for next year
15th Dec 16, 7:31am
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David Hargreaves ponders the possibilities in the housing market for next year
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
Forget the new smartphone, the latest six-burner bbq or a swanky set of outdoor furniture - there's only one thing on the RBNZ's Christmas shopping list this year
30th Nov 16, 1:18pm
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Forget the new smartphone, the latest six-burner bbq or a swanky set of outdoor furniture - there's only one thing on the RBNZ's Christmas shopping list this year
Less than a quarter of the shares in The Ownery's first HouseShare scheme were taken up by investors
25th Nov 16, 12:08pm
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Less than a quarter of the shares in The Ownery's first HouseShare scheme were taken up by investors
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
Would-be first home buyers should not agonise over trying to second-guess the direction of the housing market
23rd Nov 16, 2:12pm
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Would-be first home buyers should not agonise over trying to second-guess the direction of the housing market
The new 40% deposit rules for investors have clearly had an impact - but the jury is very much out on how long the impact lasts for
15th Nov 16, 8:36am
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The new 40% deposit rules for investors have clearly had an impact - but the jury is very much out on how long the impact lasts for
Westpac annual cash profit falls as expenses rise faster than income, net interest margin falls 12 basis points
7th Nov 16, 10:05am
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Westpac annual cash profit falls as expenses rise faster than income, net interest margin falls 12 basis points
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
BNZ economists cast doubts on the Reserve Bank being soon able to introduce new income-related mortgage limits
31st Oct 16, 1:21pm
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BNZ economists cast doubts on the Reserve Bank being soon able to introduce new income-related mortgage limits
BNZ CEO Anthony Healy says RBNZ must be careful with DTI tool not to lock young first home buyers out of the housing market
29th Oct 16, 5:02am
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BNZ CEO Anthony Healy says RBNZ must be careful with DTI tool not to lock young first home buyers out of the housing market
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
First home buyers in Auckland were slightly better off in September but rapidly rising prices in other regions may be a problem for some
26th Oct 16, 10:00am
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First home buyers in Auckland were slightly better off in September but rapidly rising prices in other regions may be a problem for some
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?
The Government needs to come up with a more elegant way of letting young people use KiwiSaver contributions for buying a first home
6th Oct 16, 10:02am
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The Government needs to come up with a more elegant way of letting young people use KiwiSaver contributions for buying a first home