Home ownership
The latest changes to KiwiBuild won't be a game changer for housing, Greg Ninness argues, with news of new housing authority Kainga Ora elusive
5th Sep 19, 7:39am
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The latest changes to KiwiBuild won't be a game changer for housing, Greg Ninness argues, with news of new housing authority Kainga Ora elusive
Housing Minister Megan Woods on ditching KiwiBuild targets, lumping developers with more risk and involving community organisations in progressive home ownership schemes
4th Sep 19, 8:04pm
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Housing Minister Megan Woods on ditching KiwiBuild targets, lumping developers with more risk and involving community organisations in progressive home ownership schemes
Statistics NZ estimates the number of households renting their homes increased by 15,400 in the year to June, while owner-occupied households increased by 7900
5th Jul 19, 2:20pm
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Statistics NZ estimates the number of households renting their homes increased by 15,400 in the year to June, while owner-occupied households increased by 7900
Findings from Statistics NZ's General Social Survey show a third of renters say their house is very suitable, compared to half of homeowners
26th Jun 19, 11:58am
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Findings from Statistics NZ's General Social Survey show a third of renters say their house is very suitable, compared to half of homeowners
Stats NZ says property assets owned by Kiwis increased in value by more than $300 billion over a 10-year period
10th Dec 18, 11:10am
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Stats NZ says property assets owned by Kiwis increased in value by more than $300 billion over a 10-year period
The NZ Initiative's Richard Baker says the Bank of Mum & Dad is a transfer of wealth to the young, leaving the parents with new debt and expense, and highlighting all that's wrong with our housing market
2nd Apr 18, 7:55am
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The NZ Initiative's Richard Baker says the Bank of Mum & Dad is a transfer of wealth to the young, leaving the parents with new debt and expense, and highlighting all that's wrong with our housing market
Housing Minister Phil Twyford has hit back at claims his Government is not ambitious enough with its KiwiBuild policy and says expect ‘far more’ than 100,000 new houses over the next decade
12th Feb 18, 2:43pm
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Housing Minister Phil Twyford has hit back at claims his Government is not ambitious enough with its KiwiBuild policy and says expect ‘far more’ than 100,000 new houses over the next decade
There is a danger in over-examining issues such as the housing market, rather than just rolling up sleeves and taking action
12th Feb 18, 1:45pm
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There is a danger in over-examining issues such as the housing market, rather than just rolling up sleeves and taking action
A 'stocktake' of the housing market commissioned by the Govt paints a 'sobering impact of the housing crisis, particularly on children', says Housing Minister Phil Twyford
12th Feb 18, 10:01am
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A 'stocktake' of the housing market commissioned by the Govt paints a 'sobering impact of the housing crisis, particularly on children', says Housing Minister Phil Twyford
National Party housing spokesperson responds to Phil Twyford's first big policy speech on how he will tackle housing affordability, housing availability and home ownership
8th Dec 17, 10:13am
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National Party housing spokesperson responds to Phil Twyford's first big policy speech on how he will tackle housing affordability, housing availability and home ownership
The new Housing Minister sets out how he plans to "build communities", deal with homlessness, "build 100,000 affordable homes for first home buyers", help renters, and sort out the tax incentives
3rd Dec 17, 6:04am
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The new Housing Minister sets out how he plans to "build communities", deal with homlessness, "build 100,000 affordable homes for first home buyers", help renters, and sort out the tax incentives
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Housing - Home Ownership Schemes
27th May 17, 9:31am
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Housing - Home Ownership Schemes
Andrew Little defends Labour's negative gearing policy against criticisms rents will rise and house building fall; Says aim is to stabilise market
15th May 17, 12:21pm
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Andrew Little defends Labour's negative gearing policy against criticisms rents will rise and house building fall; Says aim is to stabilise market
The PSA weighs into the Auckland housing crisis with tales of woe and suggested solutions from its members
2nd Apr 17, 6:02am
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The PSA weighs into the Auckland housing crisis with tales of woe and suggested solutions from its members
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
Diane Maxwell on protecting retirees vulnerable due to renting, isolation, and not being able to recoup investment losses
5th Oct 16, 12:51pm
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Diane Maxwell on protecting retirees vulnerable due to renting, isolation, and not being able to recoup investment losses
Martin Hawes on how to make money from money rather than property
Shamubeel Eaqub on a virtual tour of North Korea, home ownership, road pricing, the Greek tragedy, NZ borrowing to invest, Asia vs Europe, the Fed as global central bank, Dilbert & more
19th Jun 15, 10:52am
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Shamubeel Eaqub on a virtual tour of North Korea, home ownership, road pricing, the Greek tragedy, NZ borrowing to invest, Asia vs Europe, the Fed as global central bank, Dilbert & more
Gareth Morgan says urban 'sprawl' won't make life cheaper for Aucklanders
Gareth Morgan explains why he thinks renters are more rational than home owners chasing the kiwi dream
2nd May 15, 10:46am
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Gareth Morgan explains why he thinks renters are more rational than home owners chasing the kiwi dream
Auckland is falling behind the rest of NZ in home building and home ownership rates, but increasing its share of overcrowded housing stock
17th Dec 14, 5:44pm
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Auckland is falling behind the rest of NZ in home building and home ownership rates, but increasing its share of overcrowded housing stock
Elizabeth Davies on how the annual Christmas shopping expedition is less stressful in Tauranga than Auckland
15th Dec 14, 9:29am
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Elizabeth Davies on how the annual Christmas shopping expedition is less stressful in Tauranga than Auckland
Accountant Matthew Gilligan challenges the idea that residential property ownership is not a good long term decision, especially when leveraged
1st Dec 14, 10:50am
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Accountant Matthew Gilligan challenges the idea that residential property ownership is not a good long term decision, especially when leveraged
Gen Ys giving up on buying a house and loading up on credit card debt says Veda
23rd Sep 14, 12:37pm
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Gen Ys giving up on buying a house and loading up on credit card debt says Veda
More people are paying off their mortgages than are signing up for new ones