Housing Affordability
Home Loan Affordability Report: House prices increasing so much in Auckland they risk creating an economic underclass that doesn't exist in other parts of the country
24th Mar 16, 11:08am
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Home Loan Affordability Report: House prices increasing so much in Auckland they risk creating an economic underclass that doesn't exist in other parts of the country
Selena Eaqub on China, housing lessons from Silicon Valley, risky Europe, monetary policy's limits, adding value in dairy & more
18th Mar 16, 10:02am
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Selena Eaqub on China, housing lessons from Silicon Valley, risky Europe, monetary policy's limits, adding value in dairy & more
Fitch says big 4 NZ banks' funding tasks manageable, notes 'potential risk' of households overstretching themselves
14th Mar 16, 4:02pm
Fitch says big 4 NZ banks' funding tasks manageable, notes 'potential risk' of households overstretching themselves
Rodney Dickens says it's interest rate policy that drives house prices and therefore affordability; migration is only of secondary importance
8th Mar 16, 5:02am
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Rodney Dickens says it's interest rate policy that drives house prices and therefore affordability; migration is only of secondary importance
Elizabeth Kerr says ‘playing house’ can be a trap for hopeful homeowners
Market swings in favour of renters in Christchurch while landlords are the winners in Wellington and Auckland's finely balanced, according to Trade Me Property
23rd Feb 16, 11:13am
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Market swings in favour of renters in Christchurch while landlords are the winners in Wellington and Auckland's finely balanced, according to Trade Me Property
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the country has much work to do in restoring housing affordability, but the broad social trends are positive
22nd Feb 16, 9:11am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the country has much work to do in restoring housing affordability, but the broad social trends are positive
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy on why Auckland house prices need to fall, a US Oil Tax, China, the TPP & homemade jam, Paul Verhoeven & more
19th Feb 16, 10:02am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy on why Auckland house prices need to fall, a US Oil Tax, China, the TPP & homemade jam, Paul Verhoeven & more
A drop in house prices and interest rates improved first home affordability last month although Auckland is still unaffordable for many
19th Feb 16, 9:57am
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A drop in house prices and interest rates improved first home affordability last month although Auckland is still unaffordable for many
Key announces earlier starts to Auckland City Rail Link project and East-West motorway connecting Penrose to Onehunga; extra NZ$115 mln planned for regional roads
27th Jan 16, 12:38pm
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Key announces earlier starts to Auckland City Rail Link project and East-West motorway connecting Penrose to Onehunga; extra NZ$115 mln planned for regional roads
First home buyers have been getting squeezed out of the Auckland market for more than two years
27th Jan 16, 12:02pm
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First home buyers have been getting squeezed out of the Auckland market for more than two years
PM says report showing Auckland 4th least affordable in world reflects demand for Auckland as international city; Govt 'pulling all the levers it can'; first home buyers can still get on ladder; was just the same under Labour
25th Jan 16, 10:35am
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PM says report showing Auckland 4th least affordable in world reflects demand for Auckland as international city; Govt 'pulling all the levers it can'; first home buyers can still get on ladder; was just the same under Labour
Getting harder to buy a first home in Auckland as rising property prices offset falling interest rates and incomes stay largely flat
22nd Dec 15, 2:28pm
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Getting harder to buy a first home in Auckland as rising property prices offset falling interest rates and incomes stay largely flat
Auckland Council proposes to open up the pricey coastal suburbs of Orakei & Westmere to more housing intensification, yet leave the villas of Ponsonby & Herne Bay in their glory
19th Dec 15, 5:02am
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Auckland Council proposes to open up the pricey coastal suburbs of Orakei & Westmere to more housing intensification, yet leave the villas of Ponsonby & Herne Bay in their glory
Borrowers ignore Wheeler's warning about the threat of high housing debt, with new home loans taken out last week totaling a record $1.6b & the average mortgage value nearly hitting $217k
18th Dec 15, 7:02am
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Borrowers ignore Wheeler's warning about the threat of high housing debt, with new home loans taken out last week totaling a record $1.6b & the average mortgage value nearly hitting $217k
Auckland Council releases maps proposing new more dense housing developments on public transport routes & near town centres; hopes it can close shortfall of up to 100k houses on previous zoning rules
17th Dec 15, 7:58pm
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Auckland Council releases maps proposing new more dense housing developments on public transport routes & near town centres; hopes it can close shortfall of up to 100k houses on previous zoning rules
Paul Barber on the success of the Sallies, unequal pies, over weight & under informed, a challenge for responsible landlords, Dilbert & more
11th Dec 15, 10:41am
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Paul Barber on the success of the Sallies, unequal pies, over weight & under informed, a challenge for responsible landlords, Dilbert & more
The NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp believes local authorities need incentives to be more open to economic growth while central government needs to be more responsive to local needs
7th Dec 15, 8:50am
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The NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp believes local authorities need incentives to be more open to economic growth while central government needs to be more responsive to local needs
The New Zealand Initiative’s Jason Krupp grudgingly argues that Auckland Council is right to give Nimbys the finger
30th Nov 15, 9:00am
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The New Zealand Initiative’s Jason Krupp grudgingly argues that Auckland Council is right to give Nimbys the finger
A drop in lower quartile house prices and lower mortgage costs have improved housing affordability but first home buyers will still struggle in Auckland
27th Nov 15, 9:02am
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A drop in lower quartile house prices and lower mortgage costs have improved housing affordability but first home buyers will still struggle in Auckland
Smith finally tables RMA reform after doing deal with Maori Party; National fails to get section 6 & 7 reform to focus on economic development
26th Nov 15, 12:54pm
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Smith finally tables RMA reform after doing deal with Maori Party; National fails to get section 6 & 7 reform to focus on economic development
As a city Auckland will have to embrace philosophical and structural change if it is to overcome its current growing pains
26th Nov 15, 10:41am
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As a city Auckland will have to embrace philosophical and structural change if it is to overcome its current growing pains
The New Zealand Initiative’s Jason Krupp argues that Nick Smith should visit Montreal to see how shifting infrastructure costs can improve housing affordability
23rd Nov 15, 10:24am
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The New Zealand Initiative’s Jason Krupp argues that Nick Smith should visit Montreal to see how shifting infrastructure costs can improve housing affordability
Auckland public 'unaware of significance of golf course subsidies' Auckland Council commissioned report says, noting potential use for housing
14th Nov 15, 8:54am
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Auckland public 'unaware of significance of golf course subsidies' Auckland Council commissioned report says, noting potential use for housing
The Reserve Bank looks intent on giving itself the best range of tools available to tackle the rampant house market
12th Nov 15, 11:55am
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The Reserve Bank looks intent on giving itself the best range of tools available to tackle the rampant house market