Housing Affordability
New Zealand records biggest monthly net migration gain in four years; house prices could come under more pressure
19th Jul 13, 10:50am
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New Zealand records biggest monthly net migration gain in four years; house prices could come under more pressure
First-time buyers relying on family to get into houses; It's the only way in a 'crazy rising market', says Auckland mortgage broker
17th Jul 13, 10:24am
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First-time buyers relying on family to get into houses; It's the only way in a 'crazy rising market', says Auckland mortgage broker
Opinion: Better information is needed on what exactly is causing the current overheated conditions in the housing market
16th Jul 13, 2:04pm
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Opinion: Better information is needed on what exactly is causing the current overheated conditions in the housing market
Auckland Council's quarterly economic review sees the rising housing market as a catalyst for growth across many economic sectors
15th Jul 13, 11:50am
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Auckland Council's quarterly economic review sees the rising housing market as a catalyst for growth across many economic sectors
Elizabeth Davies discovers ownership means everything and home occupancy doesn’t even entitle you to the basic right of answering your own door
15th Jul 13, 9:20am
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Elizabeth Davies discovers ownership means everything and home occupancy doesn’t even entitle you to the basic right of answering your own door
Figures out this week may increase the perils of the central bank's juggling act between facing virtually no inflation now and the future risks of the rising housing market
12th Jul 13, 1:39pm
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Figures out this week may increase the perils of the central bank's juggling act between facing virtually no inflation now and the future risks of the rising housing market
Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows record number of agents believe this is a sellers housing market
12th Jul 13, 11:43am
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Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows record number of agents believe this is a sellers housing market
QV says average house price up to NZ$441,254; Auckland prices up 12.6% in a year, with average price NZ$639,385
9th Jul 13, 12:23pm
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QV says average house price up to NZ$441,254; Auckland prices up 12.6% in a year, with average price NZ$639,385
Westpac economists say expectation of future profits - not a supply shortage - is main reason for soaring Auckland house prices
9th Jul 13, 9:32am
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Westpac economists say expectation of future profits - not a supply shortage - is main reason for soaring Auckland house prices
Latest REINZ figures show Auckland annual house price inflation running at 19.8%, up from 14.8% just a month ago; median eases slightly to NZ$555,000
8th Jul 13, 2:53pm
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Latest REINZ figures show Auckland annual house price inflation running at 19.8%, up from 14.8% just a month ago; median eases slightly to NZ$555,000
Treasury advised Govt that due to speed of developing housing accord legislation there could be 'inconsistencies' in it
5th Jul 13, 3:19pm
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Treasury advised Govt that due to speed of developing housing accord legislation there could be 'inconsistencies' in it
Evidence does not support the idea that migrant demand is pushing up house prices. The real reason is strangled supply
5th Jul 13, 11:18am
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Evidence does not support the idea that migrant demand is pushing up house prices. The real reason is strangled supply
Barfoot & Thompson reports NZ$20,000 rise in median house price to NZ$590,000 in June; listings at an all-time low
3rd Jul 13, 11:09am
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Barfoot & Thompson reports NZ$20,000 rise in median house price to NZ$590,000 in June; listings at an all-time low
Opinion: The Reserve Bank is right to be worried that this housing boom might provide a bigger threat to financial stability than the last one
3rd Jul 13, 10:24am
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Opinion: The Reserve Bank is right to be worried that this housing boom might provide a bigger threat to financial stability than the last one
BNZ chief economist suggests conducting detailed analysis on just who is buying Auckland houses and where they are from
1st Jul 13, 2:36pm
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BNZ chief economist suggests conducting detailed analysis on just who is buying Auckland houses and where they are from
National housing inventory hits lowest level in six years according to Realestate.co.nz
1st Jul 13, 11:53am
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National housing inventory hits lowest level in six years according to Realestate.co.nz
Opinion: Young Kiwis are choosing a housing bubble now over retirement income later - and Nick Smith thinks this is good
1st Jul 13, 10:24am
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Opinion: Young Kiwis are choosing a housing bubble now over retirement income later - and Nick Smith thinks this is good
Building consents for new houses hit highest level since November 2007; economists surprised by strength of upswing
28th Jun 13, 10:53am
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Building consents for new houses hit highest level since November 2007; economists surprised by strength of upswing
RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
27th Jun 13, 11:07am
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RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
Our latest opinion poll indicates that a ban on offshore-based house buyers would have support, as would a capital gains tax
27th Jun 13, 10:39am
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Our latest opinion poll indicates that a ban on offshore-based house buyers would have support, as would a capital gains tax
Opinion: A surging inflow of migrants is just the latest economic indicator pointing in the direction of rising house values
24th Jun 13, 4:42pm
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Opinion: A surging inflow of migrants is just the latest economic indicator pointing in the direction of rising house values
Introducing Elizabeth Davies, a university student who reckons the dream of a house, 2.5 kids, station wagon & golden retriever seems far away
24th Jun 13, 11:46am
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Introducing Elizabeth Davies, a university student who reckons the dream of a house, 2.5 kids, station wagon & golden retriever seems far away
New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over three years, according to Statistics New Zealand
24th Jun 13, 10:58am
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New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over three years, according to Statistics New Zealand
Mana Party unveils policy for Maori first-time home buyers that would see the state provide low interest, no-deposit loans, with 10,000 new state houses a year
20th Jun 13, 3:14pm
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Mana Party unveils policy for Maori first-time home buyers that would see the state provide low interest, no-deposit loans, with 10,000 new state houses a year
Opinion: Amid increasing signs the housing market is already out of control, the Government and the Reserve Bank need to show unity and act together
19th Jun 13, 10:23am
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Opinion: Amid increasing signs the housing market is already out of control, the Government and the Reserve Bank need to show unity and act together