Housing market
Housing market should be buoyant over summer with an increase in new listings in January although overall stock levels remain tight
3rd Feb 20, 10:09am
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Housing market should be buoyant over summer with an increase in new listings in January although overall stock levels remain tight
Overseas owners are selling more NZ residential properties than they are buying, but major gaps in the figures cast doubt on the numbers
31st Jan 20, 11:47am
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Overseas owners are selling more NZ residential properties than they are buying, but major gaps in the figures cast doubt on the numbers
ASB senior economist welcomes increase in investor confidence but questions the idea of confidence 'being driven by an investors’ house rather than things like KiwiSaver, the share market or investment property'
29th Jan 20, 5:14am
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ASB senior economist welcomes increase in investor confidence but questions the idea of confidence 'being driven by an investors’ house rather than things like KiwiSaver, the share market or investment property'
ANZ economists believe there is even 'upside risk' to their 8% house price rise forecast but do believe 'a number of headwinds' will keep the market in check
22nd Jan 20, 11:35am
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ANZ economists believe there is even 'upside risk' to their 8% house price rise forecast but do believe 'a number of headwinds' will keep the market in check
We should see some solid sales activity over the next few months and look out for some big announcements from KiwiBuild and Kainga Ora, but those expecting another price boom may be disappointed
21st Jan 20, 8:30am
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We should see some solid sales activity over the next few months and look out for some big announcements from KiwiBuild and Kainga Ora, but those expecting another price boom may be disappointed
Westpac economists say their forecast for 7% house price growth 'may come good even sooner than we expected'; solid price gains to continue early this year
20th Jan 20, 11:09am
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Westpac economists say their forecast for 7% house price growth 'may come good even sooner than we expected'; solid price gains to continue early this year
Infometrics' Brad Olsen on the low stocks of housing for sale, the importance of mum and dad, the rise of rents, the rise of people needing housing assistance and what next after the Decade of Housing?
17th Jan 20, 10:02am
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Infometrics' Brad Olsen on the low stocks of housing for sale, the importance of mum and dad, the rise of rents, the rise of people needing housing assistance and what next after the Decade of Housing?
REINZ says number of residential properties sold across New Zealand in December 2019 increased by 12.3% from the same time last year to 6,285 up from 5,596; Auckland sales up 31.7% on same month a year earlier
16th Jan 20, 9:26am
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REINZ says number of residential properties sold across New Zealand in December 2019 increased by 12.3% from the same time last year to 6,285 up from 5,596; Auckland sales up 31.7% on same month a year earlier
ANZ economists say 'if things really start to get silly' in the housing market, the Reserve Bank would have the option of tightening loan to value ratio restrictions again
13th Jan 20, 1:12pm
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ANZ economists say 'if things really start to get silly' in the housing market, the Reserve Bank would have the option of tightening loan to value ratio restrictions again
Housing affordability was once only an Auckland and Queenstown problem. The latest QV data shows it spreading rapidly nationwide as a renewed spurt of house price increases take it to most urban centres
8th Jan 20, 5:02am
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Housing affordability was once only an Auckland and Queenstown problem. The latest QV data shows it spreading rapidly nationwide as a renewed spurt of house price increases take it to most urban centres
Existing home owners still receive the bulk of new mortgage lending but investors are the fastest growing group with first home buyers not far behind
21st Dec 19, 9:56am
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Existing home owners still receive the bulk of new mortgage lending but investors are the fastest growing group with first home buyers not far behind
Residential auction activity in December was similar to the same time last year
21st Dec 19, 9:16am
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Residential auction activity in December was similar to the same time last year
Real Estate Institute chief executive Bindi Norwell sees more regional growth in the year ahead and with Auckland 'potentially starting to see some uplift'
19th Dec 19, 10:03am
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Real Estate Institute chief executive Bindi Norwell sees more regional growth in the year ahead and with Auckland 'potentially starting to see some uplift'
House prices are rising in Auckland but price growth could be slowing in the rest of the country
14th Dec 19, 9:05am
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House prices are rising in Auckland but price growth could be slowing in the rest of the country
House prices were generally firmer in November but sales volumes were stronger in Auckland than the rest of the country, REINZ says
13th Dec 19, 9:34am
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House prices were generally firmer in November but sales volumes were stronger in Auckland than the rest of the country, REINZ says
ASB's chief economist says lower mortgage rates have pushed up housing confidence but warns it doesn't herald a return to boom times
9th Dec 19, 5:00am
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ASB's chief economist says lower mortgage rates have pushed up housing confidence but warns it doesn't herald a return to boom times
Sales are being achieved on just over half the properties offered at auction compared to just over a third a year ago
7th Dec 19, 9:16am
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Sales are being achieved on just over half the properties offered at auction compared to just over a third a year ago
New Zealand residential property values are now rising even in previously sluggish markets like Auckland and Christchurch
4th Dec 19, 5:00am
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New Zealand residential property values are now rising even in previously sluggish markets like Auckland and Christchurch
Less choice in the housing market with stock levels down but price signals are mixed
2nd Dec 19, 9:43am
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Less choice in the housing market with stock levels down but price signals are mixed
The latest auction numbers suggest a late rush of activity as we head into summer
30th Nov 19, 7:14am
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The latest auction numbers suggest a late rush of activity as we head into summer
Housing getting further out of reach for first home buyers as strong price rises cancel out the benefits of falling interest rates, interest.co.nz’s latest Home Loan Affordability Reports show
26th Nov 19, 12:01pm
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Housing getting further out of reach for first home buyers as strong price rises cancel out the benefits of falling interest rates, interest.co.nz’s latest Home Loan Affordability Reports show
Just over two-thirds of the latest weekly auction sales were for more than their rating valuations
16th Nov 19, 6:26am
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Just over two-thirds of the latest weekly auction sales were for more than their rating valuations
Auckland housing sales volumes up but prices flat, while sales volumes down but prices up in the rest of the country in October
14th Nov 19, 9:39am
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Auckland housing sales volumes up but prices flat, while sales volumes down but prices up in the rest of the country in October
Very few properties being withdrawn from sale or having their auctions postponed, suggesting higher levels of buyer interest
8th Nov 19, 10:11am
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Very few properties being withdrawn from sale or having their auctions postponed, suggesting higher levels of buyer interest
Average housing values rising in most places but at a slower pace than a year ago, Auckland values still weaker than a year ago
6th Nov 19, 5:00am
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Average housing values rising in most places but at a slower pace than a year ago, Auckland values still weaker than a year ago