Housing Affordability
By choosing the wrong definition of 'affordability', Auckland Council's Unitary Plan ends up focused on the wrong goals says Dale Smith
18th May 13, 9:09am
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By choosing the wrong definition of 'affordability', Auckland Council's Unitary Plan ends up focused on the wrong goals says Dale Smith
Auckland Council at odds with Government over housing plan; Deputy Mayor says Housing Accord is 'definitely in danger'
17th May 13, 11:27am
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Auckland Council at odds with Government over housing plan; Deputy Mayor says Housing Accord is 'definitely in danger'
REINZ says national median lifestyle block rose by more than NZ$10,000 in past month to new record high of NZ$518,5000
17th May 13, 9:50am
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REINZ says national median lifestyle block rose by more than NZ$10,000 in past month to new record high of NZ$518,5000
NZ Govt forecasts NZ$75 mln surplus in 2014/15; Macro-prudential tools deal signed; NZSF contributions delayed 2 yrs; Central govt may directly issue housing consents
16th May 13, 2:04pm
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NZ Govt forecasts NZ$75 mln surplus in 2014/15; Macro-prudential tools deal signed; NZSF contributions delayed 2 yrs; Central govt may directly issue housing consents
Gareth Morgan says for too long we have discriminated against productive investment in favour of property speculation. It's time to make changes
15th May 13, 1:22pm
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Gareth Morgan says for too long we have discriminated against productive investment in favour of property speculation. It's time to make changes
Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey indicates shortage of houses will worsen and prices will keep going up
13th May 13, 3:11pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey indicates shortage of houses will worsen and prices will keep going up
ANZ economists say consumer spending will need to be restrained if the large-scale house building planned is not to result in inflation
13th May 13, 2:11pm
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ANZ economists say consumer spending will need to be restrained if the large-scale house building planned is not to result in inflation
Opinion: The Government and Auckland Council's 'housing accord' is a good statement of intent. But there is nothing to suggest that the plan's targets are remotely achievable
13th May 13, 8:33am
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Opinion: The Government and Auckland Council's 'housing accord' is a good statement of intent. But there is nothing to suggest that the plan's targets are remotely achievable
Government issues paper released for comment on why it costs so much to build a house in New Zealand
11th May 13, 11:58am
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Government issues paper released for comment on why it costs so much to build a house in New Zealand
Government and Auckland Council agree plan for fast-tracking of housing developments, with 9000 new homes promised in the first year
10th May 13, 2:37pm
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Government and Auckland Council agree plan for fast-tracking of housing developments, with 9000 new homes promised in the first year
Len Brown urges Aucklanders worried about greater density to look at Vancouver's 'urban density done well' despite its housing affordability woes
6th May 13, 2:25pm
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Len Brown urges Aucklanders worried about greater density to look at Vancouver's 'urban density done well' despite its housing affordability woes
Auckland apartment dwellers generally view their living arrangement as little more than a transitory stage and dream of suburbia, study shows
24th Apr 13, 10:59am
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Auckland apartment dwellers generally view their living arrangement as little more than a transitory stage and dream of suburbia, study shows
Auckland Council gives its 'poster child for brownfields development', a 10-storey apartment block in New Lynn, the green light
23rd Apr 13, 12:18pm
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Auckland Council gives its 'poster child for brownfields development', a 10-storey apartment block in New Lynn, the green light
Bernard Hickey hears plenty of talk about housing affordability and inadequate housing supply. He is sick of talk and wants to see some action
14th Apr 13, 8:31am
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Bernard Hickey hears plenty of talk about housing affordability and inadequate housing supply. He is sick of talk and wants to see some action
The Labour Party sides with Auckland Council in housing dispute with Housing Minister Nick Smith, calls for donations to fund more billboards
12th Apr 13, 12:07pm
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The Labour Party sides with Auckland Council in housing dispute with Housing Minister Nick Smith, calls for donations to fund more billboards
Barfoot & Thompson says a surge in million dollar house sales has pushed Auckland average price in March to record NZ$646,000
4th Apr 13, 12:38pm
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Barfoot & Thompson says a surge in million dollar house sales has pushed Auckland average price in March to record NZ$646,000
John Key says continued Auckland house price rises could make the RBNZ force up interest rates for all New Zealanders
25th Mar 13, 10:46am
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John Key says continued Auckland house price rises could make the RBNZ force up interest rates for all New Zealanders
Opinion: Are we JAFAs prepared to let the Auckland Council's Unitary Plan make high rise schools inevitable or can Auckland's growth be slowed down?
22nd Mar 13, 2:58pm
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Opinion: Are we JAFAs prepared to let the Auckland Council's Unitary Plan make high rise schools inevitable or can Auckland's growth be slowed down?
Housing Minister Nick Smith to meet with Auckland Council as he aims to 'take the heat out of the Auckland housing market'
21st Mar 13, 11:28am
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Housing Minister Nick Smith to meet with Auckland Council as he aims to 'take the heat out of the Auckland housing market'
Here's the RUB; How Auckland Council wants to make greenfields land available in a planned way over 30 years to avoid the sprawl of the 1970s
15th Mar 13, 5:27pm
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Here's the RUB; How Auckland Council wants to make greenfields land available in a planned way over 30 years to avoid the sprawl of the 1970s
BNZ-REINZ residential market survey refutes suggestions of large-scale offshore buying of New Zealand homes
14th Mar 13, 12:00pm
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BNZ-REINZ residential market survey refutes suggestions of large-scale offshore buying of New Zealand homes
Opinion: The Government needs to take a hard look at the risks to our property market and economy from a rash of foreign investment
13th Mar 13, 10:19am
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Opinion: The Government needs to take a hard look at the risks to our property market and economy from a rash of foreign investment
The 'successful' use of loan-to-valuation ratio caps on home loans in Sweden, where there are some interesting comparisions with New Zealand
11th Mar 13, 5:25pm
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The 'successful' use of loan-to-valuation ratio caps on home loans in Sweden, where there are some interesting comparisions with New Zealand
The 'stranglehold' of Auckland's existing metropolitan urban limit must be 'smashed' for housing to be made affordable, Nick Smith says
7th Mar 13, 10:13am
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The 'stranglehold' of Auckland's existing metropolitan urban limit must be 'smashed' for housing to be made affordable, Nick Smith says
Auckland Council makes no provision for unreported leaky commercial buildings
4th Mar 13, 4:47pm
Auckland Council makes no provision for unreported leaky commercial buildings