Auckland housing market
New official Reserve Bank figures reveal that about 40% of new mortgage lending in this country is done on interest-only terms
27th Jun 16, 4:00pm
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New official Reserve Bank figures reveal that about 40% of new mortgage lending in this country is done on interest-only terms
David Hargreaves says about the only thing we can be sure of is that American interest rates will not rise in the near future, so we need to focus on that
27th Jun 16, 2:48pm
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David Hargreaves says about the only thing we can be sure of is that American interest rates will not rise in the near future, so we need to focus on that
The Government's desire to keep pumping the economy with a flow of immigrants is increasingly at odds with Auckland's housing shortage
23rd Jun 16, 11:55am
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The Government's desire to keep pumping the economy with a flow of immigrants is increasingly at odds with Auckland's housing shortage
Migration inflows at record levels (again) with more people arriving but fewer leaving
22nd Jun 16, 11:18am
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Migration inflows at record levels (again) with more people arriving but fewer leaving
We could again very soon be confronted by our powerlessness in the face of global upheavals
17th Jun 16, 8:22am
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We could again very soon be confronted by our powerlessness in the face of global upheavals
Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
15th Jun 16, 3:35pm
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Century 21 chief says current real estate market 'completely different' to pre-1987 sharemarket: 'Auckland house prices aren't rising off the back of speculators having a bit of fun'
Housing sales were strong in May and prices set new records in several regions but declined in Auckland - REINZ
15th Jun 16, 9:44am
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Housing sales were strong in May and prices set new records in several regions but declined in Auckland - REINZ
The 3 Chinese banks operating in NZ have now lent more than $1 bln and made inroads into the mortgage market
14th Jun 16, 5:15pm
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The 3 Chinese banks operating in NZ have now lent more than $1 bln and made inroads into the mortgage market
ASB to stop considering overseas income in mortgage applications where a customer does not hold NZ citizenship or permanent residency
13th Jun 16, 5:32pm
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ASB to stop considering overseas income in mortgage applications where a customer does not hold NZ citizenship or permanent residency
BNZ tightens rules for non-NZ & Australian citizens seeking loans to buy houses; ASB policies 'under review'
10th Jun 16, 2:51pm
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BNZ tightens rules for non-NZ & Australian citizens seeking loans to buy houses; ASB policies 'under review'
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says although the TPPA allows NZ to heavily tax foreign residential property investors, we may need offshore money to sort out Auckland's housing woes
10th Jun 16, 9:43am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says although the TPPA allows NZ to heavily tax foreign residential property investors, we may need offshore money to sort out Auckland's housing woes
The Reserve Bank's in a big hurry to place more controls on housing lending - but what role does it want the Government to play in helping?
9th Jun 16, 3:17pm
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The Reserve Bank's in a big hurry to place more controls on housing lending - but what role does it want the Government to play in helping?
Gareth Morgan presents fresh case for the taxing of capital and of foreign entities; residential property in the spotlight
7th Jun 16, 5:30pm
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Gareth Morgan presents fresh case for the taxing of capital and of foreign entities; residential property in the spotlight
NZIER's monetary policy 'Shadow Board' says the Reserve Bank should hold interest rates at current levels this Thursday
7th Jun 16, 11:52am
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NZIER's monetary policy 'Shadow Board' says the Reserve Bank should hold interest rates at current levels this Thursday
The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge makes the case for Auckland Council cashing up many of its risky commercial enterprises and investing in growth-supporting infrastructure
6th Jun 16, 7:31am
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The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge makes the case for Auckland Council cashing up many of its risky commercial enterprises and investing in growth-supporting infrastructure
Barfoot & Thompson's new listings and the number of sales both rose strongly in May but prices flattened
3rd Jun 16, 10:46am
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Barfoot & Thompson's new listings and the number of sales both rose strongly in May but prices flattened
Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank
1st Jun 16, 2:18pm
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Each new piece of housing-related data coming out at the moment is increasing the pressure on our central bank
New official Reserve Bank figures definitively show that investors accounted for nearly 46% of all mortgage monies advanced in Auckland last month
26th May 16, 7:41pm
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New official Reserve Bank figures definitively show that investors accounted for nearly 46% of all mortgage monies advanced in Auckland last month
Housing Minister's claim homes are more affordable now than when Labour was in government only tells part of the story
24th May 16, 9:40am
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Housing Minister's claim homes are more affordable now than when Labour was in government only tells part of the story
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says whatever your views on foreign investors, the bare fact is that the cure to New Zealand’s housing crisis is supply
23rd May 16, 10:01am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says whatever your views on foreign investors, the bare fact is that the cure to New Zealand’s housing crisis is supply
The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
19th May 16, 4:00pm
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The US Federal Reserve's apparent determination to raise American interest rates next month may well encourage the Reserve Bank here to hold fire on any more cuts
Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
19th May 16, 9:06am
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Our central bank's starting to resemble an eccentric scientist, with macro-prudential tools its chemistry set. The worry is that too many ingredients will get mixed together with unpredictable results, says David Hargreaves
ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
16th May 16, 4:08pm
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ANZ economists 'wouldn't be surprised' to see RBNZ announce debt-to-income measures soon though believe the central bank may struggle to sell the idea politically
What's keeping Graeme Wheeler up at night; The RBNZ runs the ruler over current and developing risks facing the economy
13th May 16, 5:03am
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What's keeping Graeme Wheeler up at night; The RBNZ runs the ruler over current and developing risks facing the economy
Reserve Bank looks to play catch-up with the runaway house market