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Bruce says what he likes because someone likes what he says.  Just got to find out who the someone is....
Kate A damn good idea
Every house I've sold (&owned) has sold at roughly CV + 10-35%. Coincidence?  One variable also...
MortgageBelt Let's get rid of property CVs
Which is probably why it and the other SOE's were/are so busy looking for other investments and not...
steven Key sees haircuts for Solid Energy's banks
Why am I not surprised!...the haircuts call is humbug as the same 'banks' will work in tandem to...
Wolly Key sees haircuts for Solid Energy's banks
Who does Bruce work for? Because it does not look like he is looking after his members, who don't want...
Andrewj A damn good idea
    That could be a very good article. Exposé on the politicians housing investments. Then...
notch RBNZ goes with banks' 'preferred' LVR cap approach
Stephen Hulme: Banks. Collection Plates. I've said it before. At least 3 times. I'll keep repeating...
iconoclast Monday's Top 10 with NZ Mint
People who own their own home are more engaged and more invested in their community.  Home ownership...
Julz Curbs on foreign housing investment?
In Auckland next year the new CV's will come out - these 2014 CV figures will be at least 30% to 40% up...
bigblue Let's get rid of property CVs
When was the last nz govt to really care for young kiwis? Somewhere in the distant past. It's a bloody...
Matt in Auck Curbs on foreign housing investment?

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Housing Affordability

Auckland's Unitary Plan will make housing less affordable

18 May 13, 9:09am, Guest
By choosing the wrong definition of 'affordability', Auckland Council's Unitary Plan ends up focused on the wrong goals says Dale Smith. You agree?

Auckland's housing Hail Mary pass

19 May 13, 9:08am, Bernard Hickey
The Auckland Accord's plan to build 39,000 houses in 3 years isn't credible without massive changes for builders, financiers & home buyers

'Let's plonk houses in paddocks'

17 May 13, 11:27am, David Hargreaves
Auckland Council at odds with Government over housing plan; Deputy Mayor says Housing Accord is 'definitely in danger'

Lifestyle block prices still soaring

17 May 13, 9:50am, David Hargreaves
REINZ says national median lifestyle block rose by more than NZ$10,000 in past month to new record high of NZ$518,5000

Small budget surplus in 2014/15

16 May 13, 2:04pm, Bernard Hickey
NZ Govt forecasts NZ$75 mln surplus in 2014/15; Macro-prudential tools deal signed; NZSF contributions delayed 2 yrs; Central govt may directly issue housing consents

Policy is at the root of our housing problems

15 May 13, 1:22pm, Gareth Morgan
Gareth Morgan says for too long we have discriminated against productive investment in favour of property speculation. It's time to make changes. You agree?

ANZ: Spending curbs needed

13 May 13, 2:11pm, David Hargreaves
ANZ economists say consumer spending will need to be restrained if the large-scale house building planned is not to result in inflation

Auckland housing plan: Is there more?

13 May 13, 8:33am, David Hargreaves
The Government and Auckland Council's 'housing accord' is a good statement of intent. But there is nothing to suggest that the plan's targets are remotely achievable

House building costs under scrutiny

11 May 13, 11:58am, David Chaston
Government issues paper released for comment on why it costs so much to build a house in New Zealand

Thousands more Auckland houses promised

10 May 13, 2:37pm, David Hargreaves
Government and Auckland Council agree plan for fast-tracking of housing developments, with 9000 new homes promised in the first year