House prices
Gareth Morgan says the data is clear on migration and house prices. But he says it is the numbers coming from the UK that are the biggest influence
19th May 14, 4:20pm
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Gareth Morgan says the data is clear on migration and house prices. But he says it is the numbers coming from the UK that are the biggest influence
Prime Minister hits back at OECD findings of NZ having most expensive housing in world relative to rents
19th May 14, 10:02am
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Prime Minister hits back at OECD findings of NZ having most expensive housing in world relative to rents
RBNZ analysis says it is 'possible' LVR impact on inflation during first year of restrictions may be more than 1%-4% predicted
16th May 14, 2:19pm
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RBNZ analysis says it is 'possible' LVR impact on inflation during first year of restrictions may be more than 1%-4% predicted
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
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
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
Bernard Hickey says everyone would benefit if 'skinny' Auckland could 'fatten up' its city-scape with better transport and cheaper land to lower housing costs
11th May 14, 8:00am
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Bernard Hickey says everyone would benefit if 'skinny' Auckland could 'fatten up' its city-scape with better transport and cheaper land to lower housing costs
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%
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
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
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
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
BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey, which attempted to quantify foreign house buying, has been canned
28th Apr 14, 1:57pm
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BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey, which attempted to quantify foreign house buying, has been canned
Bernard Hickey gives 6 reasons why Jesse Colombo's warning in Forbes about New Zealand's housing bubble bursting disastrously is over-blown
22nd Apr 14, 12:24pm
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Bernard Hickey gives 6 reasons why Jesse Colombo's warning in Forbes about New Zealand's housing bubble bursting disastrously is over-blown
Home loan affordability worsens by most in 12 years as interest rates and house prices rise
22nd Apr 14, 11:40am
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Home loan affordability worsens by most in 12 years as interest rates and house prices rise
Speculators more than a housing shortage have been driving Auckland house prices, NZIER's Shamubeel Eaqub says
17th Apr 14, 3:31pm
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Speculators more than a housing shortage have been driving Auckland house prices, NZIER's Shamubeel Eaqub says
Ban on overseas house buyers would make Kiwis worse off, argues ACT Party
BNZ’s Tony Alexander says there is 'nothing inequitable' about regional housing markets suffering because of LVR rules
17th Apr 14, 11:01am
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BNZ’s Tony Alexander says there is 'nothing inequitable' about regional housing markets suffering because of LVR rules
Opinion: Is house price growth accelerating or slowing? And how on earth are we supposed to be able to tell?
14th Apr 14, 4:09pm
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Opinion: Is house price growth accelerating or slowing? And how on earth are we supposed to be able to tell?
Westpac chief economist says it's impossible to tell what is really going on with house prices
14th Apr 14, 11:59am
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Westpac chief economist says it's impossible to tell what is really going on with house prices
BNZ’s Tony Alexander sees a ‘clear risk’ that Australian-style curbs on offshore house buyers would not ‘mute’ the worsening situation in Auckland
14th Apr 14, 8:25am
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BNZ’s Tony Alexander sees a ‘clear risk’ that Australian-style curbs on offshore house buyers would not ‘mute’ the worsening situation in Auckland
REINZ says annual house price inflation surged to 9.2% in past month from 8.2%; national median rose $25k in month to new record $440k
11th Apr 14, 9:10am
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REINZ says annual house price inflation surged to 9.2% in past month from 8.2%; national median rose $25k in month to new record $440k
US academic says targeted rather than nationwide response to rising Auckland house prices would be 'prudent'
9th Apr 14, 2:29pm
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US academic says targeted rather than nationwide response to rising Auckland house prices would be 'prudent'