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With new valuations recording the massive property value gains in recent years, but a new survey suggesting no price gains ahead, will large numbers of homeowners seek to cash in their profits?
20th Nov 17, 4:23pm
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With new valuations recording the massive property value gains in recent years, but a new survey suggesting no price gains ahead, will large numbers of homeowners seek to cash in their profits?
Four years after they were introduced to combat a rampant house market, the loan to value lending restrictions appear likely to be phased out soon; but how, and what happens next?
14th Nov 17, 9:37am
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Four years after they were introduced to combat a rampant house market, the loan to value lending restrictions appear likely to be phased out soon; but how, and what happens next?
Acting Reserve Bank Governor says the central bank is currently reviewing the LVR restrictions 'and the criteria we would adopt for their removal' and will say more on the subject before the end of the month
9th Nov 17, 11:57am
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Acting Reserve Bank Governor says the central bank is currently reviewing the LVR restrictions 'and the criteria we would adopt for their removal' and will say more on the subject before the end of the month
Notorious property manager/developer Augustine Lau speaks out about why he's in the dog box with his overseas associates who are defaulting on their mortgages 
5th Nov 17, 7:23am
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Notorious property manager/developer Augustine Lau speaks out about why he's in the dog box with his overseas associates who are defaulting on their mortgages 
BNZ's Tony Alexander describes new government's ban on foreigners buying houses as 'clever', and says it 'aligns NZ with the foreign buying policies of almost all other countries'
3rd Nov 17, 3:39pm
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BNZ's Tony Alexander describes new government's ban on foreigners buying houses as 'clever', and says it 'aligns NZ with the foreign buying policies of almost all other countries'
TOP's Geoff Simmons dismisses Labour’s ban on foreign buyers as ‘window-dressing for the masses’
2nd Nov 17, 12:23pm
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TOP's Geoff Simmons dismisses Labour’s ban on foreign buyers as ‘window-dressing for the masses’
David Hargreaves says assuming the Government's proposed ban on offshore buying of existing housing stock can be made to work the focus goes back on ensuring future consistent supply of housing
1st Nov 17, 4:20pm
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David Hargreaves says assuming the Government's proposed ban on offshore buying of existing housing stock can be made to work the focus goes back on ensuring future consistent supply of housing
New government to amend Overseas Investment Act to classify residential housing as 'sensitive' to block non-residents and non-citizens from buying existing residential dwellings
31st Oct 17, 4:24pm
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New government to amend Overseas Investment Act to classify residential housing as 'sensitive' to block non-residents and non-citizens from buying existing residential dwellings
Cabinet set to discuss mechanisms for foreign house buyer ban, Ardern says; Parker hits out at previous National government over advice on ability to impose stamp duty on foreigners under Korean FTA
31st Oct 17, 1:19pm
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Cabinet set to discuss mechanisms for foreign house buyer ban, Ardern says; Parker hits out at previous National government over advice on ability to impose stamp duty on foreigners under Korean FTA
David Hargreaves says the new Government may need to rethink its idea for a ban on offshore-based buyers of existing housing stock in New Zealand
30th Oct 17, 3:04pm
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David Hargreaves says the new Government may need to rethink its idea for a ban on offshore-based buyers of existing housing stock in New Zealand
Labour to be careful with how it manages housing supply and demand policies, new Finance Minister Robertson says; Ardern & Parker not keen on stamp duty, looking at ways to block non-resident foreign house buyers
30th Oct 17, 10:56am
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Labour to be careful with how it manages housing supply and demand policies, new Finance Minister Robertson says; Ardern & Parker not keen on stamp duty, looking at ways to block non-resident foreign house buyers
Labour's non-resident foreigner house buying ban already being worked on, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says; Mini-Budget with parts of Labour's 100-day plan might be on its way
26th Oct 17, 2:29pm
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Labour's non-resident foreigner house buying ban already being worked on, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says; Mini-Budget with parts of Labour's 100-day plan might be on its way
The NZ Property Council's Matt Paterson on what the incoming government may mean for the property sector
20th Oct 17, 3:23pm
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The NZ Property Council's Matt Paterson on what the incoming government may mean for the property sector
A review of things you need to know before you go home Monday; new calculator, new deposit analysis, services expansion cools, median multiples dip, China inflation puzzle, swaps slip, NZD up
16th Oct 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Monday; new calculator, new deposit analysis, services expansion cools, median multiples dip, China inflation puzzle, swaps slip, NZD up
A review of things you need to know before you go home Friday; Westpac offers hot 3yr rate; factories humming; WMP watch, ABS confounds again, RBA stays on song, swaps soft, NZD up, bitcoin takes off
13th Oct 17, 3:58pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Friday; Westpac offers hot 3yr rate; factories humming; WMP watch, ABS confounds again, RBA stays on song, swaps soft, NZD up, bitcoin takes off
A review of things you need to know before you go home Thursday; BNZ switches TD rates, REINZ reports soggy data, food prices up, confidence 'resilient', bonds priced, swap rates lower
12th Oct 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Thursday; BNZ switches TD rates, REINZ reports soggy data, food prices up, confidence 'resilient', bonds priced, swap rates lower
A review of things you need to know before you go home Wednesday; trucks slow down, tourist accommodation growth slows, inside trader accused, infant formula pushback, swaps down, NZD bumps up
11th Oct 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Wednesday; trucks slow down, tourist accommodation growth slows, inside trader accused, infant formula pushback, swaps down, NZD bumps up
A review of things you need to know before you go home Tuesday; electronic card spending; monthly inflation gauge; data usage; fibre-optics; Statistics House; rates and NZD stable
10th Oct 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Tuesday; electronic card spending; monthly inflation gauge; data usage; fibre-optics; Statistics House; rates and NZD stable
A review of things you need to know before you go home Monday; no rate changes, AU GST system panned, AIA bond details, Fexi Cards does credit card securitisation, houses for sale stocks tighten, swaps slip up, NZD slips down
9th Oct 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Monday; no rate changes, AU GST system panned, AIA bond details, Fexi Cards does credit card securitisation, houses for sale stocks tighten, swaps slip up, NZD slips down
A review of things you need to know before you go home Friday; no rate changes, rental housing gains, FMT downgrades commercial lending, eyes on final vote tally, swaps rise, NZD falls
6th Oct 17, 4:16pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Friday; no rate changes, rental housing gains, FMT downgrades commercial lending, eyes on final vote tally, swaps rise, NZD falls
A review of things you need to know before you go home Thursday; no rate changes, record used imports, Crown surplus higher, pay with Fitbit, Aussie trade surplus, but retail drops, swaps and NZD lower
5th Oct 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Thursday; no rate changes, record used imports, Crown surplus higher, pay with Fitbit, Aussie trade surplus, but retail drops, swaps and NZD lower
A review of things you need to know before you go home Wednesday; no rate changes, housing markets turn down, commodity prices up, strong car sales, job ads high, strong LGFA tender, swaps slip, NZD holds
4th Oct 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Wednesday; no rate changes, housing markets turn down, commodity prices up, strong car sales, job ads high, strong LGFA tender, swaps slip, NZD holds
A review of things you need to know before you go home Tuesday; ASB cuts a key mortgage rate, QSBO slips, rents up, changing demographic profile, RaboDirect sells managed funds line, swaps and NZD slips
3rd Oct 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Tuesday; ASB cuts a key mortgage rate, QSBO slips, rents up, changing demographic profile, RaboDirect sells managed funds line, swaps and NZD slips
A review of things you need to know before you go home Monday; hot new mortgage rate, some TD changes, low volatility, Hong Kong demand crazy, Canada affordability terrible, swaps firm, NZD soft
2nd Oct 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Monday; hot new mortgage rate, some TD changes, low volatility, Hong Kong demand crazy, Canada affordability terrible, swaps firm, NZD soft
A review of things you need to know before you go home Friday; no rate changes, consents jump, Auckland Council reports, NZGB yields rise, consumer debt jumps, housing debt rise slows, swaps and NZD unchanged
29th Sep 17, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home Friday; no rate changes, consents jump, Auckland Council reports, NZGB yields rise, consumer debt jumps, housing debt rise slows, swaps and NZD unchanged