rental property
Bernard Hickey looks at whether or fix or float, what's happening with house prices, and what economists are saying
6th Mar 13, 5:13pm
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Bernard Hickey looks at whether or fix or float, what's happening with house prices, and what economists are saying
Home loan affordability now worst since November 2010 as regional differences build; Porirua deteriorated most in 2012
25th Jan 13, 11:01am
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Home loan affordability now worst since November 2010 as regional differences build; Porirua deteriorated most in 2012
PM Key announces plans for 14,000 extra apprenticeships over 5 years and plans for comprehensive RMA reforms
25th Jan 13, 8:15am
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PM Key announces plans for 14,000 extra apprenticeships over 5 years and plans for comprehensive RMA reforms
Greens propose government built 'Homes for Life' that occupants can progressively buy back; also rent limits and rental 'warrants of fitness'
24th Jan 13, 5:09am
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Greens propose government built 'Homes for Life' that occupants can progressively buy back; also rent limits and rental 'warrants of fitness'
Home loan affordability worst since December 2010 as house prices surge
Bernard Hickey does the numbers on investing in residential rental property, and is amazed at the 'sure thing' returns on offer, especially in Auckland
25th Nov 12, 10:01am
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Bernard Hickey does the numbers on investing in residential rental property, and is amazed at the 'sure thing' returns on offer, especially in Auckland
Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows worsening in Oct as median house price jumps to record high and fixed mortgage rates drop just slightly
23rd Nov 12, 4:54pm
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Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows worsening in Oct as median house price jumps to record high and fixed mortgage rates drop just slightly
Bernard Hickey changes his view on whether to fix or to float his mortgage. He also looks at what the economists are saying. Your view?
21st Nov 12, 9:30am
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Bernard Hickey changes his view on whether to fix or to float his mortgage. He also looks at what the economists are saying. Your view?
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues this week's unemployment shock and housing boom figures should convince our government to put its hands back on the steering wheel
9th Nov 12, 4:06pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues this week's unemployment shock and housing boom figures should convince our government to put its hands back on the steering wheel
REINZ reports 2.4% rise in median house price to record high NZ$380,000; Volumes up 32.6% vs year ago; Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch hotter than the rest
9th Nov 12, 8:49am
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REINZ reports 2.4% rise in median house price to record high NZ$380,000; Volumes up 32.6% vs year ago; Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch hotter than the rest
Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows little change in Sept as median house price rises offset by slightly higher incomes and low interest rates
26th Oct 12, 6:56pm
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Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows little change in Sept as median house price rises offset by slightly higher incomes and low interest rates
Govt eyes more say over Auckland development rules; says if Council accepts govt panel recommendations, then no Environment Court appeals
17th Oct 12, 1:44pm
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Govt eyes more say over Auckland development rules; says if Council accepts govt panel recommendations, then no Environment Court appeals
Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows worsening in August as median house price rises; competition between banks heating up as ANZ drops National brand
28th Sep 12, 7:32pm
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Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows worsening in August as median house price rises; competition between banks heating up as ANZ drops National brand
Barfoot and Thompson says sold 1,016 properties in August, up 34% from 2011 and highest since 2003; Average price up 11.5% to record high NZ$592,395
5th Sep 12, 10:50am
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Barfoot and Thompson says sold 1,016 properties in August, up 34% from 2011 and highest since 2003; Average price up 11.5% to record high NZ$592,395
REINZ ousts CEO of Realestate.co.nz as agents review 'structure and resourcing' of industry's real estate listings website
3rd Sep 12, 12:39pm
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REINZ ousts CEO of Realestate.co.nz as agents review 'structure and resourcing' of industry's real estate listings website
Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows improvement in July as median house price falls and interest rates stay at record lows
3rd Sep 12, 9:31am
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Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows improvement in July as median house price falls and interest rates stay at record lows
ASB survey finds 12% say now a good time to buy Auckland property as prices surge; Just 4% want to buy in Chch; But most see prices rising with flat interest rates
14th Aug 12, 1:35am
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ASB survey finds 12% say now a good time to buy Auckland property as prices surge; Just 4% want to buy in Chch; But most see prices rising with flat interest rates
QV reports NZ house values up 4.6% in last year; Auckland values up 6.3% to fresh record highs; Christchurch values up 5.8% to record highs. Your experience?
9th Aug 12, 12:18pm
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QV reports NZ house values up 4.6% in last year; Auckland values up 6.3% to fresh record highs; Christchurch values up 5.8% to record highs. Your experience?
Barfoot and Thompson reports 998 properties sold in July, up 28% from year ago; Average price up 11.5% to record high NZ$591,444
3rd Aug 12, 10:17am
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Barfoot and Thompson reports 998 properties sold in July, up 28% from year ago; Average price up 11.5% to record high NZ$591,444
Westpac economist warns 'low interest rates for longer' policy risks heating housing market to 'frothy' levels; sees 8% house price growth next year as OCR on hold til July 2013
1st Aug 12, 11:20am
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Westpac economist warns 'low interest rates for longer' policy risks heating housing market to 'frothy' levels; sees 8% house price growth next year as OCR on hold til July 2013
Record high house prices worsen affordability in June, but still near best levels in 8 years on record low interest rates, Roost Home Loan Affordability report shows
30th Jul 12, 6:50pm
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Record high house prices worsen affordability in June, but still near best levels in 8 years on record low interest rates, Roost Home Loan Affordability report shows
South Island leads 28% jump in building consents in June 2012 from year ago; Canterbury up off last year's low, Stats NZ says; But trend slows in recent months
30th Jul 12, 11:33am
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South Island leads 28% jump in building consents in June 2012 from year ago; Canterbury up off last year's low, Stats NZ says; But trend slows in recent months
Wholesale changes to how government approaches housing affordability as it drops helping demand and focusses on supply side
27th Jul 12, 3:01pm
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Wholesale changes to how government approaches housing affordability as it drops helping demand and focusses on supply side
Friday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Time for RBNZ to exert LVR controls; Bill English getting serious about housing supply shortages; Auckland's '2 stage' strategic housing plan; Clarke and Dawe
27th Jul 12, 12:35pm
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Friday's Top 10 with NZ Mint: Time for RBNZ to exert LVR controls; Bill English getting serious about housing supply shortages; Auckland's '2 stage' strategic housing plan; Clarke and Dawe
Govt, Auckland Council join forces for Tamaki redevelopment; to form company to source public and private investment for housing, economic, spatial, social initiatives
24th Jul 12, 11:39am
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Govt, Auckland Council join forces for Tamaki redevelopment; to form company to source public and private investment for housing, economic, spatial, social initiatives