Housing Affordability
Westpac economists believe RBNZ might use macro-prudential tools within a year to cool the housing market; LVRs won't be the weapon of choice though
4th Mar 13, 11:13am
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Westpac economists believe RBNZ might use macro-prudential tools within a year to cool the housing market; LVRs won't be the weapon of choice though
Fletcher Building boss says Labour's plan to build 100k houses is admirable but would require US 'strip model' approach
20th Feb 13, 1:54pm
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Fletcher Building boss says Labour's plan to build 100k houses is admirable but would require US 'strip model' approach
Govt looks to change how local councils charge development contributions for new sections after 360% rise in 10 years
11th Feb 13, 10:05am
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Govt looks to change how local councils charge development contributions for new sections after 360% rise in 10 years
Opinion: What are the 4 macro-prudential tools the RBNZ is looking at and will any of them actually be used to cool an over heating housing market?
5th Feb 13, 5:03pm
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Opinion: What are the 4 macro-prudential tools the RBNZ is looking at and will any of them actually be used to cool an over heating housing market?
Property market remains tight over summer as buyer interest surges to record heights, but listings only rise 4%, realestate.co.nz reports
1st Feb 13, 12:54pm
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Property market remains tight over summer as buyer interest surges to record heights, but listings only rise 4%, realestate.co.nz reports
Auckland Council releases an action plan covering twelve priority areas to address the affordable housing crisis in the city. Your view?
1st Feb 13, 11:06am
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Auckland Council releases an action plan covering twelve priority areas to address the affordable housing crisis in the city. Your view?
Opinion: David Chaston is taken aback by the shallowness of the Auckland mayor's position on affordable housing in his city. He thinks the Council is misguidedly targeting 'affordability for the wealthy'
31st Jan 13, 2:18pm
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Opinion: David Chaston is taken aback by the shallowness of the Auckland mayor's position on affordable housing in his city. He thinks the Council is misguidedly targeting 'affordability for the wealthy'
Gareth Morgan thinks the Reserve Bank is edging closer to acknowledging mistakes on mortgage policy but he won't be satisfied until they actually do something about it. Your view?
31st Jan 13, 10:00am
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Gareth Morgan thinks the Reserve Bank is edging closer to acknowledging mistakes on mortgage policy but he won't be satisfied until they actually do something about it. Your view?
PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority
29th Jan 13, 2:46pm
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PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority
Opinion: Brendon Harre looks at the impact of housing affordability on poverty and wonders why local authorities aren't more concerned
28th Jan 13, 11:30am
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Opinion: Brendon Harre looks at the impact of housing affordability on poverty and wonders why local authorities aren't more concerned
Govt 'market level inquiry' on residential construction costs due mid-year as Motu prepares paper on impact of potential shocks to housing market
24th Jan 13, 4:18pm
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Govt 'market level inquiry' on residential construction costs due mid-year as Motu prepares paper on impact of potential shocks to housing market
Nick Smith back in Cabinet replacing Phil Heatley as Housing Minister, Stephen Joyce to tackle Novopay debacle
22nd Jan 13, 12:25pm
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Nick Smith back in Cabinet replacing Phil Heatley as Housing Minister, Stephen Joyce to tackle Novopay debacle
Bill English says the Government could step in to take control of land supply away from local councils if housing affordability continues to worsen
22nd Jan 13, 10:30am
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Bill English says the Government could step in to take control of land supply away from local councils if housing affordability continues to worsen
Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
21st Jan 13, 2:37pm
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Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
House prices in our major urban centres are rising faster than household incomes; Auckland in crisis; but still some cities where the median multiple is below three
21st Jan 13, 9:44am
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House prices in our major urban centres are rising faster than household incomes; Auckland in crisis; but still some cities where the median multiple is below three
Salvation Army says govt should make housing affordability top priority as Housing NZ refers clients to it
16th Jan 13, 11:12am
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Salvation Army says govt should make housing affordability top priority as Housing NZ refers clients to it
Property investor Olly Newland shrugs off potential OCR hike from hawkish new RBNZ Governor Wheeler saying Reserve Bank 'not as separate from the govt as you might think'
12th Dec 12, 11:21am
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Property investor Olly Newland shrugs off potential OCR hike from hawkish new RBNZ Governor Wheeler saying Reserve Bank 'not as separate from the govt as you might think'
BNZ CEO Andrew Thorburn says putting loan-to-valuation-ratio restrictions on residential mortgages would just see investors, rather than home buyers, buy houses
11th Dec 12, 4:20pm
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BNZ CEO Andrew Thorburn says putting loan-to-valuation-ratio restrictions on residential mortgages would just see investors, rather than home buyers, buy houses
Housing affordability a looming retirement income crisis, retiring Retirement Commissioner Crossan says
11th Dec 12, 9:08am
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Housing affordability a looming retirement income crisis, retiring Retirement Commissioner Crossan says
Surging volumes and prices in Auckland lead the real estate market higher; data reinforces a widening of the gap with the rest of New Zealand
11th Dec 12, 5:57am
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Surging volumes and prices in Auckland lead the real estate market higher; data reinforces a widening of the gap with the rest of New Zealand
PM Key on NZ housing fix: Increasing land supply in Auckland the answer, not a massive government-subsidised build
4th Dec 12, 8:20am
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PM Key on NZ housing fix: Increasing land supply in Auckland the answer, not a massive government-subsidised build
Starter home design winner Tony Koia talks costs for mass-producing affordable homes with lower running costs; Also eyes Christchurch opportunities
3rd Dec 12, 9:55am
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Starter home design winner Tony Koia talks costs for mass-producing affordable homes with lower running costs; Also eyes Christchurch opportunities
Where Labour got its numbers from for NZ$300,000 cost to build affordable homes; Delighted govt 'backs' raw land costs; Plus, can David Parker do maths?
28th Nov 12, 8:32am
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Where Labour got its numbers from for NZ$300,000 cost to build affordable homes; Delighted govt 'backs' raw land costs; Plus, can David Parker do maths?
Auckland mayor says high cost of housing a 'complex issue', sees answers in past cheap-loan approaches, and by working with developers, banks, and the building industry. Wants to see intensification. Your view?
26th Nov 12, 5:12pm
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Auckland mayor says high cost of housing a 'complex issue', sees answers in past cheap-loan approaches, and by working with developers, banks, and the building industry. Wants to see intensification. Your view?
Shearer on NZ$300,000 houses: 'It can be done'; Plus, will Labour also commit to more state homes? "There's a possib— Well, look, I’m not going to go there now"
26th Nov 12, 9:48am
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Shearer on NZ$300,000 houses: 'It can be done'; Plus, will Labour also commit to more state homes? "There's a possib— Well, look, I’m not going to go there now"