Property
BNZ chief economist sees high Kiwi dollar, high immigration and continuing house price rises preventing RBNZ from lifting loan restrictions
16th May 14, 10:48am
BNZ chief economist sees high Kiwi dollar, high immigration and continuing house price rises preventing RBNZ from lifting loan restrictions
Government to temporarily remove duties and tariffs on building materials; Budget 2014 includes NZ$375 mln to accelerate Auckland transport projects
15th May 14, 3:51pm
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Government to temporarily remove duties and tariffs on building materials; Budget 2014 includes NZ$375 mln to accelerate Auckland transport projects
First results released in a collaborative project aimed at making rental housing safer, healthier and more energy efficient
15th May 14, 11:30am
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First results released in a collaborative project aimed at making rental housing safer, healthier and more energy efficient
Reserve Bank says the 11% fall in house sales volumes from October to March was ahead of its expectations for the first 12 months of LVRs
14th May 14, 11:11am
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Reserve Bank says the 11% fall in house sales volumes from October to March was ahead of its expectations for the first 12 months of LVRs
Westpac economists say a centre/left govt would result in fewer OCR hikes, a lower exchange rate and slower economic activity
13th May 14, 3:31pm
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Westpac economists say a centre/left govt would result in fewer OCR hikes, a lower exchange rate and slower economic activity
Nick Smith says IRD data on foreign ownership of rental properties show it's lower in NZ than Australia
13th May 14, 1:52pm
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Nick Smith says IRD data on foreign ownership of rental properties show it's lower in NZ than Australia
ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds most people still expecting house price rises and fewer now say it is a bad time to buy
13th May 14, 5:00am
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ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds most people still expecting house price rises and fewer now say it is a bad time to buy
REINZ says house sales volumes slumped 20.2% in April compared with a year ago; median price down 1.8% in past month to $432.25k
12th May 14, 3:27pm
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REINZ says house sales volumes slumped 20.2% in April compared with a year ago; median price down 1.8% in past month to $432.25k
Cam Preston investigates how IAG uses reinsurance arrangements for its NZ business and raises some key questions for their NZ regulators
10th May 14, 8:56am
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Cam Preston investigates how IAG uses reinsurance arrangements for its NZ business and raises some key questions for their NZ regulators
Alistair Helm explains how the median price statistic is being misinterpreted as a valuation - and skewing the expectations of sellers and buyers. Agree?
10th May 14, 8:00am
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Alistair Helm explains how the median price statistic is being misinterpreted as a valuation - and skewing the expectations of sellers and buyers. Agree?
RBNZ Deputy Governor: 'Earliest date' for beginning to remove restrictions on low deposit lending will be late this year
9th May 14, 8:48am
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RBNZ Deputy Governor: 'Earliest date' for beginning to remove restrictions on low deposit lending will be late this year
Insurance Council calls on Govt to include buildings vulnerable to falling ceiling tiles and fittings in rules on Earthquake Prone Buildings
8th May 14, 5:18pm
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Insurance Council calls on Govt to include buildings vulnerable to falling ceiling tiles and fittings in rules on Earthquake Prone Buildings
QV says annual house price growth slowed to 8.4% from 8.8% in past month; average price edges up to $468.4k; Auckland prices up 13.9%
8th May 14, 12:00pm
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QV says annual house price growth slowed to 8.4% from 8.8% in past month; average price edges up to $468.4k; Auckland prices up 13.9%
Housing NZ's Welcome Home Loan Scheme in the sights of ASB; ANZ, BNZ not joining
8th May 14, 7:30am
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Housing NZ's Welcome Home Loan Scheme in the sights of ASB; ANZ, BNZ not joining
Govt announces another 41 special housing areas to potentially produce a further 18,000 houses in Auckland
7th May 14, 3:49pm
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Govt announces another 41 special housing areas to potentially produce a further 18,000 houses in Auckland
Westpac economists speculate that the RBNZ might be set to announce a higher loan-to-value lendiing 'speed limit' very soon
7th May 14, 2:32pm
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Westpac economists speculate that the RBNZ might be set to announce a higher loan-to-value lendiing 'speed limit' very soon
Key offers NZ$3,000 bonus to young unemployed to move to Christchurch for full time job; says they are young and can flat or board
6th May 14, 4:32pm
Key offers NZ$3,000 bonus to young unemployed to move to Christchurch for full time job; says they are young and can flat or board
Barfoot & Thompson sales down 23.6% on a year ago in Easter-disrupted month; median price down 5% on a month ago at $619.5k
5th May 14, 11:23am
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Barfoot & Thompson sales down 23.6% on a year ago in Easter-disrupted month; median price down 5% on a month ago at $619.5k
Realestate.co.nz reports 6% drop in Auckland house listings in April; national average asking price eases 1.4% to $477.5k
5th May 14, 9:20am
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Realestate.co.nz reports 6% drop in Auckland house listings in April; national average asking price eases 1.4% to $477.5k
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says both Labour's Kiwisaver and immigration plans could have the opposite effect to that intended on house prices
2nd May 14, 9:56am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says both Labour's Kiwisaver and immigration plans could have the opposite effect to that intended on house prices
Westpac economists see RBNZ relaxing its 'speed limit' on high loan-to-value lending to get closer to original targeted 15% limit
1st May 14, 2:19pm
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Westpac economists see RBNZ relaxing its 'speed limit' on high loan-to-value lending to get closer to original targeted 15% limit
Latest Reserve Bank figures show the amounts on fixed interest mortages climbed to 63.5% from 60.8% in just a month
30th Apr 14, 3:40pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show the amounts on fixed interest mortages climbed to 63.5% from 60.8% in just a month
Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose 1.3% in March, according to Statistics New Zealand
30th Apr 14, 10:59am
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Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose 1.3% in March, according to Statistics New Zealand
Labour Party says there 'may be a case for varying inward migration and/or work permits in a counter cyclical manner'
30th Apr 14, 10:35am
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Labour Party says there 'may be a case for varying inward migration and/or work permits in a counter cyclical manner'
RBNZ says all banks are within the 10% 'speed limit' over the first six months of LVR restrictions
29th Apr 14, 3:07pm
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RBNZ says all banks are within the 10% 'speed limit' over the first six months of LVR restrictions
