House prices
Dominant drivers of NZ house prices are on demand side - tax settings, interest rates, and inflation expectations - Westpac economists say
5th Nov 12, 4:30pm
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Dominant drivers of NZ house prices are on demand side - tax settings, interest rates, and inflation expectations - Westpac economists say
House prices in Auckland, Canterbury to keep rising due to supply constraints, ASB economists say after figures showing both firm sellers' markets
2nd Nov 12, 10:12am
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House prices in Auckland, Canterbury to keep rising due to supply constraints, ASB economists say after figures showing both firm sellers' markets
Opinion: Olly Newland looks at the year in retrospect and reviews what is to come. Your view?
31st Oct 12, 9:06am
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Opinion: Olly Newland looks at the year in retrospect and reviews what is to come. Your view?
Government releases response to Productivity Commission's housing affordability report
29th Oct 12, 3:11pm
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Government releases response to Productivity Commission's housing affordability report
Govt to release response to housing affordability report later today; To focus on development costs, land supply, Finance Minister English says
29th Oct 12, 7:48am
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Govt to release response to housing affordability report later today; To focus on development costs, land supply, Finance Minister English says
Govt eyes more say over Auckland development rules; says if Council accepts govt panel recommendations, then no Environment Court appeals
17th Oct 12, 1:44pm
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Govt eyes more say over Auckland development rules; says if Council accepts govt panel recommendations, then no Environment Court appeals
CPI inflation 0.8% in year to Sept, lowest since 1999, below RBNZ target; Great if you’re importing a TV, but not if you're renting, buying a new home, own a home, or driving a car
16th Oct 12, 10:56am
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CPI inflation 0.8% in year to Sept, lowest since 1999, below RBNZ target; Great if you’re importing a TV, but not if you're renting, buying a new home, own a home, or driving a car
Bernard Hickey talks to Professor Steve Keen about asset prices, debt, and a 'modern debt jubilee'
13th Oct 12, 10:27am
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Bernard Hickey talks to Professor Steve Keen about asset prices, debt, and a 'modern debt jubilee'
NZ property values rise above 2007 peak in September, QV says; But inflation-adjusted values still down 12%
9th Oct 12, 12:48pm
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NZ property values rise above 2007 peak in September, QV says; But inflation-adjusted values still down 12%
REINZ warns of tighter housing market heading into summer; Auckland median sale price hits new high; National stratified measure hits new high in Sept
8th Oct 12, 3:17pm
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REINZ warns of tighter housing market heading into summer; Auckland median sale price hits new high; National stratified measure hits new high in Sept
Average Auckland September selling price and number of houses sold down on August, Barfoots says, breaking 4-month run of rising prices
3rd Oct 12, 10:25am
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Average Auckland September selling price and number of houses sold down on August, Barfoots says, breaking 4-month run of rising prices
Inventory of houses for sale in Auckland drops to fresh low as tightening in housing market spreads outside Auckland and Christchurch 'hotspots'
2nd Oct 12, 11:37am
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Inventory of houses for sale in Auckland drops to fresh low as tightening in housing market spreads outside Auckland and Christchurch 'hotspots'
House prices are rising again and so is gold. We look at which asset has done better over the last 20 years
2nd Oct 12, 11:23am
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House prices are rising again and so is gold. We look at which asset has done better over the last 20 years
Treasury told booming Auckland housing market expected to stay strong; Land available on outskirts, but negligible demand for it; Little potential for supply response
1st Oct 12, 3:52pm
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Treasury told booming Auckland housing market expected to stay strong; Land available on outskirts, but negligible demand for it; Little potential for supply response
National residential property values rose in August and are now just 0.4% below the 2007 peak, QV says
11th Sep 12, 12:35pm
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National residential property values rose in August and are now just 0.4% below the 2007 peak, QV says
The central Auckland first home buyer's new first 'house': A two-bedroom brick and tile unit for more than NZ$500,000
11th Sep 12, 12:01pm
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The central Auckland first home buyer's new first 'house': A two-bedroom brick and tile unit for more than NZ$500,000
Earthquake-related building consents hit new high in Canterbury; Auckland consents up 19% in July from year ago; But national trend flattening
30th Aug 12, 11:30am
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Earthquake-related building consents hit new high in Canterbury; Auckland consents up 19% in July from year ago; But national trend flattening
Finance Minister English says govt land holdings in Auckland a key part of affordable housing solution; wants to reform state's role as 'biggest slum landlord'
22nd Aug 12, 8:34am
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Finance Minister English says govt land holdings in Auckland a key part of affordable housing solution; wants to reform state's role as 'biggest slum landlord'
Councils need to regulate, plan, to allow for more affordable housing, Finance Minister English says; 'Govt won't be increasing subsidies, tax breaks to help home buyers'
21st Aug 12, 11:18am
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Councils need to regulate, plan, to allow for more affordable housing, Finance Minister English says; 'Govt won't be increasing subsidies, tax breaks to help home buyers'
ASB shifts pick for next OCR hike to June 2013 from March after poor employment figures; Follows Westpac, ANZ, Infometrics, NZIER in picking later start
9th Aug 12, 12:37pm
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ASB shifts pick for next OCR hike to June 2013 from March after poor employment figures; Follows Westpac, ANZ, Infometrics, NZIER in picking later start
Asking prices rise in July as housing market remains in sellers' favour ahead of Spring uplift, realestate.co.nz says
7th Aug 12, 9:25am
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Asking prices rise in July as housing market remains in sellers' favour ahead of Spring uplift, realestate.co.nz says
Westpac introduces 4.99% one-year mortgage rate for borrowers with more than 20% equity
6th Aug 12, 5:00pm
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Westpac introduces 4.99% one-year mortgage rate for borrowers with more than 20% equity
Treasury says NZ housing market pickup due to Canty, Auckland markets as demand rises, but supply doesn't respond; Raises house price rise pick
6th Aug 12, 3:18pm
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Treasury says NZ housing market pickup due to Canty, Auckland markets as demand rises, but supply doesn't respond; Raises house price rise pick
Kiwibank introduces new 18-month special mortgage rate of 5.19% for those with at least 30% equity; Replaces old six-month special
3rd Aug 12, 4:11pm
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Kiwibank introduces new 18-month special mortgage rate of 5.19% for those with at least 30% equity; Replaces old six-month special
South Island leads 28% jump in building consents in June 2012 from year ago; Canterbury up off last year's low, Stats NZ says; But trend slows in recent months
30th Jul 12, 11:33am
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South Island leads 28% jump in building consents in June 2012 from year ago; Canterbury up off last year's low, Stats NZ says; But trend slows in recent months