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Jess Berentson-Shaw says building a large not-for-profit rental sector would rebuild NZ's foundations and realise a vision where homes are at the heart of our wellbeing
24th Aug 17, 7:41am
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Jess Berentson-Shaw says building a large not-for-profit rental sector would rebuild NZ's foundations and realise a vision where homes are at the heart of our wellbeing
With the NZ economy at a tipping point, John Tookey probes whether laissez-faire ideology or pragmatic intervention will win the housing affordability debate
23rd Aug 17, 5:02am
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With the NZ economy at a tipping point, John Tookey probes whether laissez-faire ideology or pragmatic intervention will win the housing affordability debate
University of Otago public health professor Philippa Howden-Chapman says we need an informed consensus about what good quality housing looks like in New Zealand and how we can be sure it is well built and maintained
22nd Aug 17, 9:28am
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University of Otago public health professor Philippa Howden-Chapman says we need an informed consensus about what good quality housing looks like in New Zealand and how we can be sure it is well built and maintained
The PSA argues it's time for a bold reimagining of how we organise, plan and deliver housing in New Zealand
21st Aug 17, 12:08pm
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The PSA argues it's time for a bold reimagining of how we organise, plan and deliver housing in New Zealand
David Chaston probes how much realised capital gain is being made by landlords and by owner-occupiers, and how much windfall flows to them from their tax-free status
19th Aug 17, 6:02am
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David Chaston probes how much realised capital gain is being made by landlords and by owner-occupiers, and how much windfall flows to them from their tax-free status
Aucklanders caught between high rent increases and low wage growth - high immigration likely to be a contributing factor
9th Aug 17, 8:57am
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Aucklanders caught between high rent increases and low wage growth - high immigration likely to be a contributing factor
Next year's census to ask ask people whether they live in a damp or mouldy house
31st Jul 17, 3:00pm
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Next year's census to ask ask people whether they live in a damp or mouldy house
Strong headwinds and dangerous cross currents make it increasingly difficult for investors to plot a straight course in our volatile housing market
26th Jul 17, 9:17am
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Strong headwinds and dangerous cross currents make it increasingly difficult for investors to plot a straight course in our volatile housing market
Housing rents have plateaued in Auckland and are declining in Christchurch, rising in Wellington, regions starting to cool, says Trade Me Property
24th Jul 17, 11:23am
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Housing rents have plateaued in Auckland and are declining in Christchurch, rising in Wellington, regions starting to cool, says Trade Me Property
Social Housing Register waiting list hits new record high in June; Amy Adams says rising rents partly to blame but AS boost could help; Labour's Twyford highlights NZ homelessness as worst in OECD
21st Jul 17, 12:38pm
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Social Housing Register waiting list hits new record high in June; Amy Adams says rising rents partly to blame but AS boost could help; Labour's Twyford highlights NZ homelessness as worst in OECD
Home owners vs renters: Life satisfaction, living conditions, health and financial position differences laid bare by Stats NZ survey
21st Jul 17, 5:02am
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Home owners vs renters: Life satisfaction, living conditions, health and financial position differences laid bare by Stats NZ survey
Nick Smith's Bill, clearing haze around meth contamination, landlord liability and dodgy housing, passes First Reading
5th Jul 17, 3:27pm
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Nick Smith's Bill, clearing haze around meth contamination, landlord liability and dodgy housing, passes First Reading
Government releases standard confirming how much P there needs to be in a property for it to be considered contaminated, and how you need to get rid of it
29th Jun 17, 11:10am
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Government releases standard confirming how much P there needs to be in a property for it to be considered contaminated, and how you need to get rid of it
Housing rents up strongly in Wellington, flat in Auckland and declining in Christchurch
21st Jun 17, 11:42am
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Housing rents up strongly in Wellington, flat in Auckland and declining in Christchurch
Eric Crampton says the government needs to take steps to encourage councils to get new housing built including adopting the Productivity Commission’s recommendations on urban planning
10th Jun 17, 8:51am
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Eric Crampton says the government needs to take steps to encourage councils to get new housing built including adopting the Productivity Commission’s recommendations on urban planning
The RBNZ says debt to income restrictions could prevent about 10,000 borrowers from buying a house, reduce house sales volumes by about 9%, trim house prices and credit growth by up to 5%, and shave 0.1% off GDP
9th Jun 17, 7:49am
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The RBNZ says debt to income restrictions could prevent about 10,000 borrowers from buying a house, reduce house sales volumes by about 9%, trim house prices and credit growth by up to 5%, and shave 0.1% off GDP
Wellington Mayor targets rental supply boost with council-backed lease policy designed to enable private building owners to source financing for quake strengthening & refurbishment
7th Jun 17, 4:03pm
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Wellington Mayor targets rental supply boost with council-backed lease policy designed to enable private building owners to source financing for quake strengthening & refurbishment
ANZ's Cameron Bagrie suggests New Zealanders may be ready to 'eat broccoli' by making some hard economic decisions such as implementing a comprehensive capital gains tax
7th Jun 17, 12:33pm
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ANZ's Cameron Bagrie suggests New Zealanders may be ready to 'eat broccoli' by making some hard economic decisions such as implementing a comprehensive capital gains tax
Bill English & Olly Newland defend Accommodation Supplement boost as Labour’s David Parker rips into it as subsidising millionaire Auckland landlords
30th May 17, 1:56pm
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Bill English & Olly Newland defend Accommodation Supplement boost as Labour’s David Parker rips into it as subsidising millionaire Auckland landlords
The latest Reserve Bank data shows new lending falling significantly from the same month a year ago, but new lending to property investors has fallen at twice the overall pace
27th May 17, 11:11am
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The latest Reserve Bank data shows new lending falling significantly from the same month a year ago, but new lending to property investors has fallen at twice the overall pace
Budget 2017 ‘families package’ includes Accommodation Supplement boost, more Auckland suburbs into top bracket; WFF payments raised; Bottom two income tax thresholds up
25th May 17, 2:00pm
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Budget 2017 ‘families package’ includes Accommodation Supplement boost, more Auckland suburbs into top bracket; WFF payments raised; Bottom two income tax thresholds up
With interest costs rising faster than rents and capital gains turning negative, many Auckland property investors will be facing some tough choices
23rd May 17, 10:10am
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With interest costs rising faster than rents and capital gains turning negative, many Auckland property investors will be facing some tough choices
Andrew Little defends Labour's negative gearing policy against criticisms rents will rise and house building fall; Says aim is to stabilise market
15th May 17, 12:21pm
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Andrew Little defends Labour's negative gearing policy against criticisms rents will rise and house building fall; Says aim is to stabilise market
The rental housing market slowed in April as it headed towards winter but rents remained at or near record highs in many areas
9th May 17, 11:54am
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The rental housing market slowed in April as it headed towards winter but rents remained at or near record highs in many areas
Gareth Morgan on why we should vote for The Opportunities Party when he wants to get his policies implemented but doesn't want to join the parliamentary 'zoo'
4th May 17, 10:32am
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Gareth Morgan on why we should vote for The Opportunities Party when he wants to get his policies implemented but doesn't want to join the parliamentary 'zoo'