House prices
The Reserve Bank is loosening the 'speed limits' on high loan to value ratio lending and says further relaxation of the rules is likely in future
28th Nov 18, 9:08am
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The Reserve Bank is loosening the 'speed limits' on high loan to value ratio lending and says further relaxation of the rules is likely in future
Sales rate of 63% at Bayleys' latest Auckland auctions and 67% at the Tauranga auction - Hahei beach house sells for $4.05m
27th Nov 18, 10:47am
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Sales rate of 63% at Bayleys' latest Auckland auctions and 67% at the Tauranga auction - Hahei beach house sells for $4.05m
Kiwibank economists think the LVR 'speed limit' will be raised to 20% of new bank lending this week - but would like to see it at 25%; say the 'temporary' LVRs are set to be with us for good
26th Nov 18, 1:48pm
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Kiwibank economists think the LVR 'speed limit' will be raised to 20% of new bank lending this week - but would like to see it at 25%; say the 'temporary' LVRs are set to be with us for good
David Hargreaves says the first half of next year should give us a much clearer idea of which way the housing market will go
23rd Nov 18, 9:26am
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David Hargreaves says the first half of next year should give us a much clearer idea of which way the housing market will go
Rising house prices have more than offset falling interest rates in 11 of 12 regions over the last six months - Home loan Affordability Reports
21st Nov 18, 11:46am
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Rising house prices have more than offset falling interest rates in 11 of 12 regions over the last six months - Home loan Affordability Reports
ANZ economists see continued strength in the regional housing markets with further 'catch-up' on Auckland prices
20th Nov 18, 11:02am
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ANZ economists see continued strength in the regional housing markets with further 'catch-up' on Auckland prices
Overall sales rate of 22% at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
Harcourts had a firm start to summer, with sales numbers in October up compared to a year ago although prices eased back in Auckland
19th Nov 18, 1:11pm
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Harcourts had a firm start to summer, with sales numbers in October up compared to a year ago although prices eased back in Auckland
Westpac's chief economist says recent falls in mortgage rates will boost house prices but warns of rising rates and falling prices from 2020
15th Nov 18, 9:44am
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Westpac's chief economist says recent falls in mortgage rates will boost house prices but warns of rising rates and falling prices from 2020
Kiwibank economists say latest house sales figures show a 'well behaved' market and so there is 'every possibility' of the RBNZ further relaxing lending limits
14th Nov 18, 11:45am
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Kiwibank economists say latest house sales figures show a 'well behaved' market and so there is 'every possibility' of the RBNZ further relaxing lending limits
October's house sales volumes up 15.5% versus October last year, while the median selling price set a new record, REINZ says
14th Nov 18, 10:03am
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October's house sales volumes up 15.5% versus October last year, while the median selling price set a new record, REINZ says
KiwiBuild homes are on the margins of affordability for first buyers but that could change significantly next year, writes Greg Ninness
13th Nov 18, 12:03pm
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KiwiBuild homes are on the margins of affordability for first buyers but that could change significantly next year, writes Greg Ninness
Special purpose vehicle will fund $91 mln of infrastructure to support building of 9,000 homes at Wainui, north of Auckland
13th Nov 18, 10:32am
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Special purpose vehicle will fund $91 mln of infrastructure to support building of 9,000 homes at Wainui, north of Auckland
The highest sales rate was for properties that were auctioned on site, with almost half changing hands
13th Nov 18, 10:13am
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The highest sales rate was for properties that were auctioned on site, with almost half changing hands
David Hargreaves says the new wave of competition between banks for mortgage business may prove to be short lived but it should certainly provide some life for the housing market leading up to Christmas
13th Nov 18, 7:50am
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David Hargreaves says the new wave of competition between banks for mortgage business may prove to be short lived but it should certainly provide some life for the housing market leading up to Christmas
ASB survey shows fewer people expecting house prices to rise, more think it's a good time to buy
12th Nov 18, 5:00am
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ASB survey shows fewer people expecting house prices to rise, more think it's a good time to buy
More properties taken to auction in Auckland but Christchurch has a higher sales rate
10th Nov 18, 9:50am
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More properties taken to auction in Auckland but Christchurch has a higher sales rate
Barfoot & Thompson's October sales point to a reasonably busy summer housing market in Auckland
5th Nov 18, 10:42am
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Barfoot & Thompson's October sales point to a reasonably busy summer housing market in Auckland
John Bolton says although there are economic clouds aplenty on the horizon our property market is well placed to weather the storm
4th Nov 18, 6:02am
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John Bolton says although there are economic clouds aplenty on the horizon our property market is well placed to weather the storm
October's residential auction results look a reasonably positive indicator for the coming summer selling season
3rd Nov 18, 10:00am
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October's residential auction results look a reasonably positive indicator for the coming summer selling season
Buyers were active at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but they were cautious on price and few units were sold under the hammer
2nd Nov 18, 1:26pm
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Buyers were active at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but they were cautious on price and few units were sold under the hammer
Latest Reserve Bank monthly figures show declines in the rate of annual borrowing growth across the personal, housing, business and agricultural sectors
31st Oct 18, 3:32pm
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Latest Reserve Bank monthly figures show declines in the rate of annual borrowing growth across the personal, housing, business and agricultural sectors
Sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions stayed steady on a third after the introduction of foreign buyer restrictions on residential property
31st Oct 18, 5:00am
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Sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions stayed steady on a third after the introduction of foreign buyer restrictions on residential property
ANZ economists believe the RBNZ will further relax the mortgage lending restrictions next month, though not by much; they see a 'neutral level' of low deposit loans being about 15%-20% of banks' lending
30th Oct 18, 11:34am
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ANZ economists believe the RBNZ will further relax the mortgage lending restrictions next month, though not by much; they see a 'neutral level' of low deposit loans being about 15%-20% of banks' lending
Sales rates rising at Bayleys' auctions in Auckland and Eves' auctions in Tauranga
27th Oct 18, 9:31am
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Sales rates rising at Bayleys' auctions in Auckland and Eves' auctions in Tauranga