Housing Affordability
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that buyers from China account for 25% of NZ houses bought offshore
17th Mar 14, 2:26pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that buyers from China account for 25% of NZ houses bought offshore
Auckland's biggest real estate firm compares the rising cost of houses with that of dietary staples
14th Mar 14, 2:57pm
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Auckland's biggest real estate firm compares the rising cost of houses with that of dietary staples
BNZ chief likely to 'wait and see' on floating mortgage rates after expected RBNZ rate hike
12th Mar 14, 1:48pm
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BNZ chief likely to 'wait and see' on floating mortgage rates after expected RBNZ rate hike
REINZ says house price inflation rises to 8.2% in February from 7.7% in January; But sales volumes down 7.6% on a year ago
11th Mar 14, 9:28am
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REINZ says house price inflation rises to 8.2% in February from 7.7% in January; But sales volumes down 7.6% on a year ago
Immigration Minister says 'policies are working' to make NZ attractive place to work, visit and live
7th Mar 14, 10:51am
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Immigration Minister says 'policies are working' to make NZ attractive place to work, visit and live
QV says annual house price growth slowed to 9.3% in past month; average price $468.5k; Auckland prices up 14%, also slower
6th Mar 14, 2:15pm
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QV says annual house price growth slowed to 9.3% in past month; average price $468.5k; Auckland prices up 14%, also slower
Barfoot & Thompson reports February sales were lower than those for January; big proportion of sales in high price brackets
6th Mar 14, 10:29am
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Barfoot & Thompson reports February sales were lower than those for January; big proportion of sales in high price brackets
ASB economists say effect of LVRs on house prices likely to be at low end of RBNZ estimates
5th Mar 14, 2:27pm
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ASB economists say effect of LVRs on house prices likely to be at low end of RBNZ estimates
Realestate.co.nz reports a sharp drop in number of new listings in February; average asking price hits record; Auckland also a record
4th Mar 14, 10:12am
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Realestate.co.nz reports a sharp drop in number of new listings in February; average asking price hits record; Auckland also a record
Westpac economists say total mortgage lending may have held up better than banks expected under the RBNZ's LVR limits
3rd Mar 14, 2:16pm
Westpac economists say total mortgage lending may have held up better than banks expected under the RBNZ's LVR limits
Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, fell 1.3% in January, according to Statistics New Zealand
28th Feb 14, 10:53am
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Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, fell 1.3% in January, according to Statistics New Zealand
New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand
27th Feb 14, 10:49am
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New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand
Local authorities oppose moves to introduce an 'objections' process against council-imposed development contributions
25th Feb 14, 11:44am
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Local authorities oppose moves to introduce an 'objections' process against council-imposed development contributions
Construction giant Fletcher Building 'looking for partners and alliances' to bring ready-made houses to New Zealand
20th Feb 14, 2:28pm
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Construction giant Fletcher Building 'looking for partners and alliances' to bring ready-made houses to New Zealand
Westpac chief economist says rising mortgage rates to be biggest drag on market, while impact of LVR limits already 'past its peak'
20th Feb 14, 11:14am
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Westpac chief economist says rising mortgage rates to be biggest drag on market, while impact of LVR limits already 'past its peak'
Nick Smith announces trial scheme to test the quality of 500 Housing New Zealand homes
19th Feb 14, 11:03am
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Nick Smith announces trial scheme to test the quality of 500 Housing New Zealand homes
Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that house market confidence is returning and impact of LVRs is waning
17th Feb 14, 2:52pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows that house market confidence is returning and impact of LVRs is waning
ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds greater numbers of people say now is a bad time to buy a house; expectations of price rises easing
15th Feb 14, 10:01am
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ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds greater numbers of people say now is a bad time to buy a house; expectations of price rises easing
Property commentator Alistair Helm sees likely new fee structure resulting from clashes between real estate industry and Trade Me
14th Feb 14, 12:44pm
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Property commentator Alistair Helm sees likely new fee structure resulting from clashes between real estate industry and Trade Me
REINZ says median price dropped 5.8% past month; volumes down 4.3% compared with a year ago; Auckland down sharply
14th Feb 14, 10:19am
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REINZ says median price dropped 5.8% past month; volumes down 4.3% compared with a year ago; Auckland down sharply
Westpac economists say house price growth definitely easing, but LVR limits will have only 'modest' impact
11th Feb 14, 12:34pm
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Westpac economists say house price growth definitely easing, but LVR limits will have only 'modest' impact
QV says annual house price growth slowed to 9.6% in past month; average price $467.5k; Auckland prices up 14.5%, also slower
10th Feb 14, 12:24pm
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QV says annual house price growth slowed to 9.6% in past month; average price $467.5k; Auckland prices up 14.5%, also slower
Independent researcher NZIER calls for 'more ambitious' population policy with more migrants, which it says would boost incomes
10th Feb 14, 10:40am
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Independent researcher NZIER calls for 'more ambitious' population policy with more migrants, which it says would boost incomes
Auckland Mayor sees about 7000 new homes getting consented this calendar year
Barfoot & Thompson reports strong sales in January; median and average prices down; more houses sold in under $500,000 bracket
5th Feb 14, 11:01am
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Barfoot & Thompson reports strong sales in January; median and average prices down; more houses sold in under $500,000 bracket