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House prices

The imposition of new loan to value ratios by the Reserve Bank doesn't appear to be slowing the housing debt surge just yet
31st Aug 16, 3:36pm
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The imposition of new loan to value ratios by the Reserve Bank doesn't appear to be slowing the housing debt surge just yet
BNZ's latest confidence survey suggests that for the first time more people are unhappy than happy about rising house prices
31st Aug 16, 2:28pm
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BNZ's latest confidence survey suggests that for the first time more people are unhappy than happy about rising house prices
New Zealand 'wins gold medal' for housing unaffordability as house prices outpace income growth and rents
31st Aug 16, 12:38pm
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New Zealand 'wins gold medal' for housing unaffordability as house prices outpace income growth and rents
Latest results from Bayleys' auctions in Auckland, Hamilton, Matamata and Havelock North
31st Aug 16, 11:07am
Latest results from Bayleys' auctions in Auckland, Hamilton, Matamata and Havelock North
Increasing use of interest-only loans in NZ could be 'particularly problematic' if house prices fall, S&P says
25th Aug 16, 9:59am
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Increasing use of interest-only loans in NZ could be 'particularly problematic' if house prices fall, S&P says
Latest results from Harcourts' auctions in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Blenheim and Invercargill
24th Aug 16, 4:14pm
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Latest results from Harcourts' auctions in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Blenheim and Invercargill
S&P increases capital risk weightings for NZ banks due to increased risk of 'sharp correction in property prices'
23rd Aug 16, 7:51pm
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S&P increases capital risk weightings for NZ banks due to increased risk of 'sharp correction in property prices'
UMR poll finds 60% of Aucklanders over 18 would prefer house prices fell a bit or dramatically; 63% of NZers want lower house prices; 55% of home owners would like lower prices; 85% of Aucklanders see housing crisis
22nd Aug 16, 3:46pm
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UMR poll finds 60% of Aucklanders over 18 would prefer house prices fell a bit or dramatically; 63% of NZers want lower house prices; 55% of home owners would like lower prices; 85% of Aucklanders see housing crisis
Prices range from $185,000 to $3.27m at Harcourts auctions throughout the country
17th Aug 16, 3:19pm
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Prices range from $185,000 to $3.27m at Harcourts auctions throughout the country
Harcourts says prices are continuing to climb but sales volumes have fallen
17th Aug 16, 5:01am
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Harcourts says prices are continuing to climb but sales volumes have fallen
More people think it's a bad time to buy a house, but they also think prices will keep rising
16th Aug 16, 5:02am
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More people think it's a bad time to buy a house, but they also think prices will keep rising
The economic indicators and ASB's economists suggest the housing market is not going to correct sharply, ASB CEO Barbara Chapman says
12th Aug 16, 5:01am
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The economic indicators and ASB's economists suggest the housing market is not going to correct sharply, ASB CEO Barbara Chapman says
Trade Me Property says the housing market has slowed but it's too early to say if it's at a turning point
11th Aug 16, 11:24am
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Trade Me Property says the housing market has slowed but it's too early to say if it's at a turning point
Winter hits housing market with sales volumes falling but a lack of listings keeps prices high in July
10th Aug 16, 10:43am
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Winter hits housing market with sales volumes falling but a lack of listings keeps prices high in July
Modest two-bedroom Sandringham house sold by owner of 35 years for $1.39m
9th Aug 16, 2:12pm
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Modest two-bedroom Sandringham house sold by owner of 35 years for $1.39m
Michael Reddell says reshaping our immigration policy would end Auckland house price inflation, lower our interest rates, and drop our exchange rate. And he says it would raise average incomes
6th Aug 16, 9:39am
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Michael Reddell says reshaping our immigration policy would end Auckland house price inflation, lower our interest rates, and drop our exchange rate. And he says it would raise average incomes
BNZ's Stephen Toplis says the Government may need to consider introducing a population-demographic policy to broaden the debate on record inward migration
5th Aug 16, 1:48pm
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BNZ's Stephen Toplis says the Government may need to consider introducing a population-demographic policy to broaden the debate on record inward migration
QV figures show Auckland now just short of $1 million average house price; national average ticks over $600k
2nd Aug 16, 12:00pm
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QV figures show Auckland now just short of $1 million average house price; national average ticks over $600k
Realestate.co.nz latest figures highlight that housing hotspots Auckland, Waikato and Wellington continue to lag in rental yields
2nd Aug 16, 9:31am
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Realestate.co.nz latest figures highlight that housing hotspots Auckland, Waikato and Wellington continue to lag in rental yields
Mortgage broker John Bolton argues rising boomer disposable incomes, and a failure of policy to adjust to changes in society and technology, is causing the housing affordability issue
30th Jul 16, 9:28am
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Mortgage broker John Bolton argues rising boomer disposable incomes, and a failure of policy to adjust to changes in society and technology, is causing the housing affordability issue
The household debt party is continuing to gather pace, with rates of growth last seen before the Global Financial Crisis
29th Jul 16, 3:21pm
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The household debt party is continuing to gather pace, with rates of growth last seen before the Global Financial Crisis
Kiwibank economists are now picking the Reserve Bank will have to drop the Official Cash Rate to as low as 1.5%
25th Jul 16, 4:21pm
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Kiwibank economists are now picking the Reserve Bank will have to drop the Official Cash Rate to as low as 1.5%
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says as a response to the housing issues, the Govt's infrastructure fund plan suggests we can expect more piecemeal policymaking, instead of the comprehensive strategy that is needed
25th Jul 16, 10:12am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says as a response to the housing issues, the Govt's infrastructure fund plan suggests we can expect more piecemeal policymaking, instead of the comprehensive strategy that is needed
Mortgage broker John Bolton looks at the Auckland housing market and chances of a market correction
23rd Jul 16, 9:14am
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Mortgage broker John Bolton looks at the Auckland housing market and chances of a market correction
ANZ CEO David Hisco says NZ needs 'a number of parties to fly in formation together to navigate our way through a time where NZ's under pressure on a number of fronts'
23rd Jul 16, 9:10am
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ANZ CEO David Hisco says NZ needs 'a number of parties to fly in formation together to navigate our way through a time where NZ's under pressure on a number of fronts'