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ANZ economists believe timing of Government assistance for first home buyers indicates an LVR announcement from RBNZ could be imminent
12th Aug 13, 1:50pm
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ANZ economists believe timing of Government assistance for first home buyers indicates an LVR announcement from RBNZ could be imminent
Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey shows a big apparent drop-off in the numbers of potential first home buyers entering the market
12th Aug 13, 12:09pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey shows a big apparent drop-off in the numbers of potential first home buyers entering the market
Market relieved Chinese data dump failed to provide any nasty surprises; Industrial production was seen growing 9.7%y/y (8.9% expected)
12th Aug 13, 9:55am
Market relieved Chinese data dump failed to provide any nasty surprises; Industrial production was seen growing 9.7%y/y (8.9% expected)
Latest REINZ figures show sales hit a six-year high for a July, but prices have eased - though the market remains very tight
12th Aug 13, 9:26am
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Latest REINZ figures show sales hit a six-year high for a July, but prices have eased - though the market remains very tight
ASB Housing Survey finds growing numbers of people no longer think now is the right time to buy a house
12th Aug 13, 5:07am
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ASB Housing Survey finds growing numbers of people no longer think now is the right time to buy a house
National announces relaxed terms for first home buyers using KiwiSaver deposits - but will require 10% deposits on homes and stops short of increasing subsidy
11th Aug 13, 1:58pm
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National announces relaxed terms for first home buyers using KiwiSaver deposits - but will require 10% deposits on homes and stops short of increasing subsidy
Swathe of Chinese economic updates will certainly test the strength of risk sentiment and investor appetite for NZ$/US$
9th Aug 13, 8:45am
Swathe of Chinese economic updates will certainly test the strength of risk sentiment and investor appetite for NZ$/US$
QV says average house price has risen to $445,247, up from $441,254; Auckland prices up 12.8%
8th Aug 13, 12:13pm
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QV says average house price has risen to $445,247, up from $441,254; Auckland prices up 12.8%
Bank of England (BoE) releases quarterly inflation report and stated it doesn't intend to raise rates until unemployment dips below 7.0%
8th Aug 13, 8:14am
Bank of England (BoE) releases quarterly inflation report and stated it doesn't intend to raise rates until unemployment dips below 7.0%
The Government's still insisting on the powers to over-ride local government on housing development. Local government is resisting
7th Aug 13, 4:07pm
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The Government's still insisting on the powers to over-ride local government on housing development. Local government is resisting
Receding fears about NZ dairy exports have seen the NZ$/US$ climb back above 0.7900 and the NZ$/A$ back at 0.8800
7th Aug 13, 8:34am
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Receding fears about NZ dairy exports have seen the NZ$/US$ climb back above 0.7900 and the NZ$/A$ back at 0.8800
Positive news that China has not imposed a blanket ban on NZ dairy products aids NZ$ recovery
6th Aug 13, 8:26am
Positive news that China has not imposed a blanket ban on NZ dairy products aids NZ$ recovery
BNZ's latest confidence survey finds rapidly growing numbers of people happy about the rising prices of houses
5th Aug 13, 3:57pm
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BNZ's latest confidence survey finds rapidly growing numbers of people happy about the rising prices of houses
Barfoot & Thompson reports listings at an all time low, despite sharp increase in new listings in July; median price drops by NZ$5k to NZ$585k
5th Aug 13, 10:38am
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Barfoot & Thompson reports listings at an all time low, despite sharp increase in new listings in July; median price drops by NZ$5k to NZ$585k
NZ$ to remain under pressure until confidence in NZ dairy sector restored
5th Aug 13, 8:38am
NZ$ to remain under pressure until confidence in NZ dairy sector restored
Equity market stronger across the board and no matter where you looked July manufacturing PMI data impressed coming in above expectations
2nd Aug 13, 8:14am
Equity market stronger across the board and no matter where you looked July manufacturing PMI data impressed coming in above expectations
ASB's parent CBA seen posting record annual cash earnings, again
1st Aug 13, 4:49pm
ASB's parent CBA seen posting record annual cash earnings, again
HSBC economists expect continued housing market strength and say that any RBNZ lending restrictions are unlikely to have much impact
1st Aug 13, 11:47am
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HSBC economists expect continued housing market strength and say that any RBNZ lending restrictions are unlikely to have much impact
Change in Fed’s language was subtle but it did throw a bone to the doves; market still uncertain about QE tapering timeline
1st Aug 13, 8:34am
Change in Fed’s language was subtle but it did throw a bone to the doves; market still uncertain about QE tapering timeline
Opposition withdraws support for legislation that will enact the Auckland Housing Accord aimed at providing 39,000 new houses in Auckland over three years
31st Jul 13, 4:52pm
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Opposition withdraws support for legislation that will enact the Auckland Housing Accord aimed at providing 39,000 new houses in Auckland over three years
Growth rate of borrowing has slowed, but the charge to fixed rate mortgages is continuing
31st Jul 13, 3:13pm
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Growth rate of borrowing has slowed, but the charge to fixed rate mortgages is continuing
Dovish outburst from RBA Governor Stevens sends A$ close to full capitulation; RBA rate cut expected next week
31st Jul 13, 9:19am
Dovish outburst from RBA Governor Stevens sends A$ close to full capitulation; RBA rate cut expected next week
ASB's latest confidence survey finds investment in rental house properties has lost some of its lustre - particularly with the young
31st Jul 13, 5:07am
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ASB's latest confidence survey finds investment in rental house properties has lost some of its lustre - particularly with the young
Westpac denies new 'springboard' home loan initiative is aimed at getting around tighter RBNZ lending rules
30th Jul 13, 1:31pm
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Westpac denies new 'springboard' home loan initiative is aimed at getting around tighter RBNZ lending rules
Olly Newland labels Labour's foreign house buyer ban unnecessary and easy to get around
30th Jul 13, 11:59am
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Olly Newland labels Labour's foreign house buyer ban unnecessary and easy to get around