Auckland housing market
RBNZ and govt's double teaming on Auckland's rampant housing market will have an impact, but low interest rates in world awash with money printing the key factor
21st May 15, 10:22am
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RBNZ and govt's double teaming on Auckland's rampant housing market will have an impact, but low interest rates in world awash with money printing the key factor
The one thing missing in all the debate about Auckland housing has been cold hard facts about just who is buying the houses
19th May 15, 5:03am
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The one thing missing in all the debate about Auckland housing has been cold hard facts about just who is buying the houses
The panicky measures by the Government to address the Auckland house market may have some unintended consequences, but should provide at least a little breathing space
18th May 15, 11:45am
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The panicky measures by the Government to address the Auckland house market may have some unintended consequences, but should provide at least a little breathing space
ANZ says there could be a rush of property listings in the next four months and the Auckland housing market could be at a turning point
18th May 15, 10:55am
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ANZ says there could be a rush of property listings in the next four months and the Auckland housing market could be at a turning point
Kirdan Lees on the benefits of Seattle, Klippa - Swedish for cut, art vs science, Latin America's hangover, millennials & baby boomers, it isn't 1987, the UK election, Dilbert & more
15th May 15, 10:13am
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Kirdan Lees on the benefits of Seattle, Klippa - Swedish for cut, art vs science, Latin America's hangover, millennials & baby boomers, it isn't 1987, the UK election, Dilbert & more
People will be missing the point if they measure the effectiveness of the RBNZ's Auckland property investor moves simply by how much house prices go up or down
14th May 15, 11:31am
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People will be missing the point if they measure the effectiveness of the RBNZ's Auckland property investor moves simply by how much house prices go up or down
Central bank's decision to target Auckland for lending restrictions has to be applauded
13th May 15, 10:11am
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Central bank's decision to target Auckland for lending restrictions has to be applauded
RBNZ says deputy governor reported accurately after comments on potential for regional housing market tool
12th May 15, 1:31pm
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RBNZ says deputy governor reported accurately after comments on potential for regional housing market tool
Westpac economists say the moves to free-up Auckland's housing supply regulations are actually helping to drive land prices higher and they now predict 10% house price inflation for NZ this year
11th May 15, 1:16pm
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Westpac economists say the moves to free-up Auckland's housing supply regulations are actually helping to drive land prices higher and they now predict 10% house price inflation for NZ this year
ANZ economists now expect the RBNZ to cut official interest rates in June followed by another drop in July
11th May 15, 9:28am
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ANZ economists now expect the RBNZ to cut official interest rates in June followed by another drop in July
BNZ boss Anthony Healy says he can't see any short to medium-term shocks that are likely to correct Auckland house prices
9th May 15, 6:04am
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BNZ boss Anthony Healy says he can't see any short to medium-term shocks that are likely to correct Auckland house prices
ANZ NZ CEO David Hisco predicts surging Auckland house prices may be reined in by immigrants discovering other parts of NZ
7th May 15, 7:23am
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ANZ NZ CEO David Hisco predicts surging Auckland house prices may be reined in by immigrants discovering other parts of NZ
If it believes its own words the Government should be prepared to take centralised control of Auckland housing development
6th May 15, 4:43pm
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If it believes its own words the Government should be prepared to take centralised control of Auckland housing development
The Reserve Bank is rapidly running out of excuses for keeping official interest rates as high as they are
6th May 15, 1:02pm
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The Reserve Bank is rapidly running out of excuses for keeping official interest rates as high as they are
Westpac CEO David McLean happy to leave it to the RBNZ and government to rein in rampant Auckland house price inflation
5th May 15, 5:29pm
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Westpac CEO David McLean happy to leave it to the RBNZ and government to rein in rampant Auckland house price inflation
Barfoot & Thompson's median selling price has increased by $133,950 in the last year
5th May 15, 10:55am
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Barfoot & Thompson's median selling price has increased by $133,950 in the last year
QV says the average home's value in Auckland is now $809,200 and has increased 14.6% in the last year
1st May 15, 12:00pm
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QV says the average home's value in Auckland is now $809,200 and has increased 14.6% in the last year
Given our central bank's increased emphasis on preserving financial stability, it might be time to look again at its official remit
29th Apr 15, 1:03pm
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Given our central bank's increased emphasis on preserving financial stability, it might be time to look again at its official remit
Net migration hit 56,275 in the March year; More heat for Auckland's housing market
23rd Apr 15, 12:27pm
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Net migration hit 56,275 in the March year; More heat for Auckland's housing market
Those cheeky Singaporean adverts about Auckland apartments might help to focus the Government's mind around foreign ownership
23rd Apr 15, 10:31am
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Those cheeky Singaporean adverts about Auckland apartments might help to focus the Government's mind around foreign ownership
We should embrace and accept Auckland's housing bubble - but do something about it as well
22nd Apr 15, 12:08pm
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We should embrace and accept Auckland's housing bubble - but do something about it as well
Academics say 'unprecedented' rent increases - of about a third - would be needed to bring Auckland's house price-to-rents ratios into line with the rest of the country
21st Apr 15, 5:05am
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Academics say 'unprecedented' rent increases - of about a third - would be needed to bring Auckland's house price-to-rents ratios into line with the rest of the country
The Reserve Bank's decision to press the Government for action on the overheating Auckland house market is an admission of its own powerlessness
15th Apr 15, 4:25pm
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The Reserve Bank's decision to press the Government for action on the overheating Auckland house market is an admission of its own powerlessness
RBNZ's Grant Spencer says the Govt should reconsider potential policy measures to tackle the tax-preferred status of housing investment
15th Apr 15, 12:45pm
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RBNZ's Grant Spencer says the Govt should reconsider potential policy measures to tackle the tax-preferred status of housing investment
Average asking prices for Auckland properties listed on Trade Me Property have risen by $85,300 in the last 12 months
15th Apr 15, 10:51am
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Average asking prices for Auckland properties listed on Trade Me Property have risen by $85,300 in the last 12 months