REINZ
House prices have been trending down since they peaked in March, Westpac economist says the decline will be worse than the recessions of the 1990s
17th Jun 20, 9:27am
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House prices have been trending down since they peaked in March, Westpac economist says the decline will be worse than the recessions of the 1990s
The REINZ national median selling price dropped from $680,000 in April to $620,000 in May
15th Jun 20, 9:57am
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The REINZ national median selling price dropped from $680,000 in April to $620,000 in May
The removal of LVR restrictions on new mortgage lending probably won't be much help to first home buyers in high priced areas like Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Nelson
25th May 20, 12:31pm
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The removal of LVR restrictions on new mortgage lending probably won't be much help to first home buyers in high priced areas like Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Nelson
Farm sales numbers savaged during the April lockdown but prices not so badly affected
20th May 20, 11:44am
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Farm sales numbers savaged during the April lockdown but prices not so badly affected
There was a noticeable dip in house prices in most parts of the country in April, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's House Price Index shows
16th May 20, 9:18am
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There was a noticeable dip in house prices in most parts of the country in April, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's House Price Index shows
Housing sales slowed to a trickle in April and median prices were also weaker in most regions, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says
15th May 20, 9:44am
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Housing sales slowed to a trickle in April and median prices were also weaker in most regions, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says
It could be July before we start to see meaningful data on what's happening to house prices, leaving buyers, sellers and banks struggling to decide what a property is worth
29th Apr 20, 12:02pm
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It could be July before we start to see meaningful data on what's happening to house prices, leaving buyers, sellers and banks struggling to decide what a property is worth
Prices at the bottom end of the market were rising strongly in most places in March but record low mortgage interest rates provided some relief for first home buyers
23rd Apr 20, 8:00am
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Prices at the bottom end of the market were rising strongly in most places in March but record low mortgage interest rates provided some relief for first home buyers
Farm sales were down 15% in the first quarter of this year compared to a year ago and farm prices were down 13%, but the rural community remains in good heart
22nd Apr 20, 4:08pm
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Farm sales were down 15% in the first quarter of this year compared to a year ago and farm prices were down 13%, but the rural community remains in good heart
Strong house price growth meant residential rental yields were falling in the first three months of the year - then along came Coronavirus
22nd Apr 20, 7:40am
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Strong house price growth meant residential rental yields were falling in the first three months of the year - then along came Coronavirus
Supposedly strong growth in house prices in March was probably more to do with a change in the mix of properties being sold than a widespread rise in values
16th Apr 20, 9:09am
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Supposedly strong growth in house prices in March was probably more to do with a change in the mix of properties being sold than a widespread rise in values
The housing market was particularly strong in Auckland before the lockdown, with record median prices and strong sales volumes in March
15th Apr 20, 9:47am
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The housing market was particularly strong in Auckland before the lockdown, with record median prices and strong sales volumes in March
Westpac economists say after a drop in the second half of this year house prices will next year slowly start returning to their 'pre-Covid-19 trajectory'
30th Mar 20, 1:13pm
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Westpac economists say after a drop in the second half of this year house prices will next year slowly start returning to their 'pre-Covid-19 trajectory'
Real estate agents in self isolation means no open homes, no auctions and no property viewings or inspections, bringing the property market to a grinding halt
26th Mar 20, 8:17am
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Real estate agents in self isolation means no open homes, no auctions and no property viewings or inspections, bringing the property market to a grinding halt
Low interest rates have kept mortgage payments affordable for first home buyers in spite of record house prices at the bottom end of the market
22nd Mar 20, 6:02am
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Low interest rates have kept mortgage payments affordable for first home buyers in spite of record house prices at the bottom end of the market
Big drop in the number of farms sold over the last 12 months with dairy farms leading the decline
19th Mar 20, 12:05pm
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Big drop in the number of farms sold over the last 12 months with dairy farms leading the decline
Strong house price growth recorded in almost all parts of the country last month, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's House Price Index shows
13th Mar 20, 11:04am
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Strong house price growth recorded in almost all parts of the country last month, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's House Price Index shows
Auckland house prices largely flat but prices are continuing to rise in other regions, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says
12th Mar 20, 9:48am
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Auckland house prices largely flat but prices are continuing to rise in other regions, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says
Dairy farms the hardest hit in rural property downturn but lifestyle block sales buck the trend, latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand figures show
19th Feb 20, 12:08pm
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Dairy farms the hardest hit in rural property downturn but lifestyle block sales buck the trend, latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand figures show
New Zealand's strongest house price growth is in areas where prices are lowest, such as Porirua and Invercargill
19th Feb 20, 10:57am
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New Zealand's strongest house price growth is in areas where prices are lowest, such as Porirua and Invercargill
Westpac economists: Tax reform is the only effective way to solve NZ's housing affordability problem
Westpac economists, who nearly a year ago forecast surging house prices for this year, now say house price inflation will hit 10%
18th Feb 20, 11:48am
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Westpac economists, who nearly a year ago forecast surging house prices for this year, now say house price inflation will hit 10%
Housing sales were particularly strong in Auckland in January although prices remained around recent levels
18th Feb 20, 10:08am
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Housing sales were particularly strong in Auckland in January although prices remained around recent levels
House prices have risen more than twice as fast as incomes for typical first home buyers over the last 10 years, leaving them struggling to scrape up a deposit in most parts of the country
27th Jan 20, 6:02am
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House prices have risen more than twice as fast as incomes for typical first home buyers over the last 10 years, leaving them struggling to scrape up a deposit in most parts of the country
ANZ economists believe there is even 'upside risk' to their 8% house price rise forecast but do believe 'a number of headwinds' will keep the market in check
22nd Jan 20, 11:35am
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ANZ economists believe there is even 'upside risk' to their 8% house price rise forecast but do believe 'a number of headwinds' will keep the market in check
Residential rental yields are falling in most parts of the country as rising prices outstrip rents
22nd Jan 20, 10:19am
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Residential rental yields are falling in most parts of the country as rising prices outstrip rents