Housing Affordability
RBNZ's LVR 'speed limits' may impact banks' revenue and margins but growing economy can help offset this, BNZ's Thorburn says
1st Nov 13, 4:15pm
RBNZ's LVR 'speed limits' may impact banks' revenue and margins but growing economy can help offset this, BNZ's Thorburn says
The NZ Initiative's Oliver Hartwich argues a 'cure', rather than merely 'pain killers', is needed for the housing affordability 'disease'
1st Nov 13, 4:00pm
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The NZ Initiative's Oliver Hartwich argues a 'cure', rather than merely 'pain killers', is needed for the housing affordability 'disease'
Realestate.co.nz reports a surge in the numbers of houses coming on to the market, up 10% on same time a year ago
1st Nov 13, 1:48pm
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Realestate.co.nz reports a surge in the numbers of houses coming on to the market, up 10% on same time a year ago
Gareth Morgan says demand for property has very little to do with demand for accommodation, which is why those who think the problem is supply 'are well off the reality'. Your view?
1st Nov 13, 12:35pm
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Gareth Morgan says demand for property has very little to do with demand for accommodation, which is why those who think the problem is supply 'are well off the reality'. Your view?
Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose 2.6% in September, according to Statistics New Zealand
31st Oct 13, 11:07am
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Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose 2.6% in September, according to Statistics New Zealand
Opinion: With the housing market already under pressure, the country can't afford to be complacent about rising net migration gains
30th Oct 13, 4:56pm
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Opinion: With the housing market already under pressure, the country can't afford to be complacent about rising net migration gains
Westpac economists see the net inflow of migrants into the country hitting 33,000 by the second half of next year
29th Oct 13, 10:46am
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Westpac economists see the net inflow of migrants into the country hitting 33,000 by the second half of next year
Government announces $16.7 mln spend for 87 new social houses in Auckland
BNZ chief economist says lending limits are encouraging young people to buy houses as investments rather than for living in
25th Oct 13, 11:53am
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BNZ chief economist says lending limits are encouraging young people to buy houses as investments rather than for living in
Reserve Bank Governor says he 'doesn't see a strong case' for exempting new houses from lending restrictions
25th Oct 13, 9:36am
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Reserve Bank Governor says he 'doesn't see a strong case' for exempting new houses from lending restrictions
ANZ survey finds significant number of housing investors believe 'speed limits' on high LVR lending could actually increase the value of their properties
23rd Oct 13, 12:23pm
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ANZ survey finds significant number of housing investors believe 'speed limits' on high LVR lending could actually increase the value of their properties
Auckland Council chief economist suggests 'considerable speculative element' to recent house price rises
22nd Oct 13, 12:56pm
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Auckland Council chief economist suggests 'considerable speculative element' to recent house price rises
New Zealand had a net gain of 15,200 migrants in 12 months to September
REINZ figures show that price gains on rural Auckland land are outstripping the city's house price rises
18th Oct 13, 12:19pm
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REINZ figures show that price gains on rural Auckland land are outstripping the city's house price rises
BNZ chief economist says the central bank might not stop at limits just on housing lending
17th Oct 13, 3:08pm
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BNZ chief economist says the central bank might not stop at limits just on housing lending
Westpac economists now picking actual falls in New Zealand house prices in about two years
17th Oct 13, 12:31pm
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Westpac economists now picking actual falls in New Zealand house prices in about two years
Week following introduction of LVR 'speed limits' saw second lowest number of mortgage approvals in a normal working week this year
17th Oct 13, 9:47am
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Week following introduction of LVR 'speed limits' saw second lowest number of mortgage approvals in a normal working week this year
Changing NZ's local govt funding model to replicate Germany or Switzerland's would help solve our housing woes, says NZ Initiative executive director
16th Oct 13, 3:51pm
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Changing NZ's local govt funding model to replicate Germany or Switzerland's would help solve our housing woes, says NZ Initiative executive director
RBNZ Deputy Governor Grant Spencer says the impact of LVR 'speed limits' will not be uniform around the country; house prices to stay high
15th Oct 13, 9:42am
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RBNZ Deputy Governor Grant Spencer says the impact of LVR 'speed limits' will not be uniform around the country; house prices to stay high
Opinion: The latest house sales figures looked great, but the RBNZ's 'speed limits' are lurking
14th Oct 13, 5:14pm
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Opinion: The latest house sales figures looked great, but the RBNZ's 'speed limits' are lurking
Latest REINZ figures show median price climbed $10k to equal record $400k; annual price inflation 9.8%; Auckland price inflation 17.5%
14th Oct 13, 12:09pm
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Latest REINZ figures show median price climbed $10k to equal record $400k; annual price inflation 9.8%; Auckland price inflation 17.5%
BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows record low interest from first home buyers; big knock to overall market confidence; but prices still seen higher
14th Oct 13, 9:59am
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BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey shows record low interest from first home buyers; big knock to overall market confidence; but prices still seen higher
Landlord fined $60,000 for illegally converting five Auckland properties into 12 'substandard' units
11th Oct 13, 11:00am
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Landlord fined $60,000 for illegally converting five Auckland properties into 12 'substandard' units
Government and Auckland Council announce 10 'special housing areas' with over 5000 housing sites
9th Oct 13, 12:00pm
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Government and Auckland Council announce 10 'special housing areas' with over 5000 housing sites
QV says average house price has risen to $452,535 from $448,929 a month ago; Auckland prices accelerating - up 13.6% in past year
9th Oct 13, 11:48am
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QV says average house price has risen to $452,535 from $448,929 a month ago; Auckland prices accelerating - up 13.6% in past year