House prices
Westpac chief economist says falling sales point to slower house price inflation from early next year
13th Dec 13, 3:29pm
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Westpac chief economist says falling sales point to slower house price inflation from early next year
BNZ chief economist sees higher house prices, more people in employment, good wage rises, and stronger company profits
13th Dec 13, 12:10pm
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BNZ chief economist sees higher house prices, more people in employment, good wage rises, and stronger company profits
QV says national average house price up 9.2% in past year to $460k; Auckland prices up 15.2%
9th Dec 13, 12:03pm
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QV says national average house price up 9.2% in past year to $460k; Auckland prices up 15.2%
Barfoot & Thompson reports that the median price for Auckland houses climbed 5.3% to $621k in November; no sign of LVR impact
4th Dec 13, 10:51am
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Barfoot & Thompson reports that the median price for Auckland houses climbed 5.3% to $621k in November; no sign of LVR impact
Opinion: Only an actual fall in house prices will save the RBNZ's high-LVR policy
2nd Dec 13, 8:28am
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Opinion: Only an actual fall in house prices will save the RBNZ's high-LVR policy
RBNZ figures show there were 6523 mortgages approved last week - the most since lending limits came into force in October
27th Nov 13, 3:28pm
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RBNZ figures show there were 6523 mortgages approved last week - the most since lending limits came into force in October
Home loan affordability worsens in first month of LVR limit; banks much more selective on loan deals
26th Nov 13, 9:19am
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Home loan affordability worsens in first month of LVR limit; banks much more selective on loan deals
Auckland mortgage broker sees central bank coming under attack early next year as LVR limits bite into housing market
25th Nov 13, 2:02pm
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Auckland mortgage broker sees central bank coming under attack early next year as LVR limits bite into housing market
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
21st Nov 13, 9:05am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet
14th Nov 13, 12:30pm
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Opinion: We may have already seen conclusive evidence that LVRs have hit the housing market - we just don't realise it yet
Inward migration shock can have 9 year impact on housing market and credit restrictions a 15 year impact, Motu working paper suggests
12th Nov 13, 8:12am
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Inward migration shock can have 9 year impact on housing market and credit restrictions a 15 year impact, Motu working paper suggests
Harbour Asset Management believes that affordability will be a key factor ultimately reining in NZ house prices
11th Nov 13, 2:28pm
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Harbour Asset Management believes that affordability will be a key factor ultimately reining in NZ house prices
BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
11th Nov 13, 11:34am
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BNZ confidence survey sees surge in approval of rising house prices; confidence at an all-time high
QV says national average house price up 8.9% in past year to $457k; Auckland prices up 14.5%; LVR caps 'may have most impact outside of Auckland'
7th Nov 13, 11:59am
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QV says national average house price up 8.9% in past year to $457k; Auckland prices up 14.5%; LVR caps 'may have most impact outside of Auckland'
Govt is angling for a role in governance of the key body involved in construction research and new building product testing
6th Nov 13, 2:18pm
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Govt is angling for a role in governance of the key body involved in construction research and new building product testing
Barfoot & Thompson monthly sales surge 11.3% year-on-year; average price up 0.8% to $663k; median slips $10k to $590k
5th Nov 13, 10:12am
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Barfoot & Thompson monthly sales surge 11.3% year-on-year; average price up 0.8% to $663k; median slips $10k to $590k
Home loan affordability worsens ahead of LVR limits; 'which is creating opportunities for some'
23rd Oct 13, 11:59am
Home loan affordability worsens ahead of LVR limits; 'which is creating opportunities for some'
QV says average house price has risen to $452,535 from $448,929 a month ago; Auckland prices accelerating - up 13.6% in past year
9th Oct 13, 11:48am
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QV says average house price has risen to $452,535 from $448,929 a month ago; Auckland prices accelerating - up 13.6% in past year
Home loan affordability dips in August on higher house prices; negotiating with banks gets tougher especially for first home buyers
26th Sep 13, 12:02pm
Home loan affordability dips in August on higher house prices; negotiating with banks gets tougher especially for first home buyers
Olly Newland has twenty questions to ask before you buy (or sell) your property
25th Sep 13, 2:24pm
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Olly Newland has twenty questions to ask before you buy (or sell) your property
QV says average house price has risen to $448,929 up from $445,247 a month ago; Auckland prices up 13.1% in past year
9th Sep 13, 12:04pm
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QV says average house price has risen to $448,929 up from $445,247 a month ago; Auckland prices up 13.1% in past year
Barfoot & Thompson median price drops by 4% to $561.5K; but sales figures were highest for an August in 10 years
4th Sep 13, 10:36am
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Barfoot & Thompson median price drops by 4% to $561.5K; but sales figures were highest for an August in 10 years
Bernard Hickey sees a 'vortex of decline' for provincial New Zealand. Is he right? Can it be stopped?
1st Sep 13, 7:51am
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Bernard Hickey sees a 'vortex of decline' for provincial New Zealand. Is he right? Can it be stopped?
Home loan affordability improves as loan limits kick in; banks favour loans <80% LVR, penalise loans >80% LVR
26th Aug 13, 3:34pm
Home loan affordability improves as loan limits kick in; banks favour loans <80% LVR, penalise loans >80% LVR
Alistair Helm questions whether the announced political policies to address the housing market are sufficient or timely enough
13th Aug 13, 12:07pm
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Alistair Helm questions whether the announced political policies to address the housing market are sufficient or timely enough