Property Prices
A National-led government could push property prices higher and food prices lower, but clash with New Zealand’s climate goals and potentially exacerbate inequality
12th Oct 23, 4:11pm
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A National-led government could push property prices higher and food prices lower, but clash with New Zealand’s climate goals and potentially exacerbate inequality
The Unitary Plan has protected Auckland families from significantly higher rents, according to Auckland University's Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy
4th Jun 23, 6:00am
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The Unitary Plan has protected Auckland families from significantly higher rents, according to Auckland University's Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy
We appear to be making all the same mistakes that led to the previous housing crisis. David Hargreaves says it's not a case of if we have another crisis, but when...
23rd Apr 23, 6:00am
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We appear to be making all the same mistakes that led to the previous housing crisis. David Hargreaves says it's not a case of if we have another crisis, but when...
New research for the Reserve Bank has floated the idea of explicitly targeting interest rates against house prices. David Hargreaves says in our housing-obsessed country, surely it is time to consider such an approach
19th Apr 23, 12:08pm
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New research for the Reserve Bank has floated the idea of explicitly targeting interest rates against house prices. David Hargreaves says in our housing-obsessed country, surely it is time to consider such an approach
New research for the Reserve Bank says if central banks had mandates to prevent unsustainably high house prices they would likely find interest rate changes more effective than macroprudential tools, such as LVR limits, to achieve this goal
13th Apr 23, 12:16pm
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New research for the Reserve Bank says if central banks had mandates to prevent unsustainably high house prices they would likely find interest rate changes more effective than macroprudential tools, such as LVR limits, to achieve this goal
Reserve Bank wary of households' sensitivity to interest rate changes in a tightening environment
25th Nov 21, 7:37am
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Reserve Bank wary of households' sensitivity to interest rate changes in a tightening environment
New listings on Realestate.co.nz almost back up to the level of a year ago - even in Auckland
1st Nov 21, 10:14am
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New listings on Realestate.co.nz almost back up to the level of a year ago - even in Auckland
2021 looks like the year that housing supply caught up with demand - in most places, Greg Ninness reports
31st Oct 21, 6:00am
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2021 looks like the year that housing supply caught up with demand - in most places, Greg Ninness reports
Tony Alexander/REINZ survey suggests less FOMO and more FOOP among buyers as housing market starts to cool
5th May 21, 4:59pm
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Tony Alexander/REINZ survey suggests less FOMO and more FOOP among buyers as housing market starts to cool
Asking prices on Realestate.co.nz's portal declined by $18,340 (2.1%) in April suggesting a cooling housing market nationwide with new listings similar to 2019
3rd May 21, 5:01am
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Asking prices on Realestate.co.nz's portal declined by $18,340 (2.1%) in April suggesting a cooling housing market nationwide with new listings similar to 2019
Speculators risk pushing regions outside of Auckland into housing price bubble territory - Homes.co.nz
3rd Apr 17, 3:56pm
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Speculators risk pushing regions outside of Auckland into housing price bubble territory - Homes.co.nz
Mortgage rates hikes and investor LVR restrictions won't be enough to stop Auckland house prices from growing in 2017, says the Property Institute
13th Jan 17, 3:45pm
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Mortgage rates hikes and investor LVR restrictions won't be enough to stop Auckland house prices from growing in 2017, says the Property Institute
Asking prices for Northland houses listed on Trade Me Property surge 21% over the year; Auckland market not expected to take off again anytime soon
12th Jan 17, 11:24am
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Asking prices for Northland houses listed on Trade Me Property surge 21% over the year; Auckland market not expected to take off again anytime soon
Auckland's City Rail Link - a very expensive punt, or the city's key economic enabler? Gareth Vaughan wades through the Business Case
8th Oct 16, 8:28am
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Auckland's City Rail Link - a very expensive punt, or the city's key economic enabler? Gareth Vaughan wades through the Business Case
Harcourts sells 78% of auction properties in Auckland, 67% in Christchurch, 61% in Hamilton and 60% in Wellington
16th Mar 16, 8:31am
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Harcourts sells 78% of auction properties in Auckland, 67% in Christchurch, 61% in Hamilton and 60% in Wellington
Wellington commercial building buyers unfazed by engineers' reports labelling properties 'quake-prone', yet demand discounts on buildings officially deemed 'quake-prone' by the Council
11th Nov 15, 5:00am
Wellington commercial building buyers unfazed by engineers' reports labelling properties 'quake-prone', yet demand discounts on buildings officially deemed 'quake-prone' by the Council
Auckland apartment prices shoot up more than house prices; average asking price for all Auckland property types now $500,000+
17th Jun 15, 1:28pm
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Auckland apartment prices shoot up more than house prices; average asking price for all Auckland property types now $500,000+
Getting renters' rights up to German standards dubbed a key stepping stone to cooling the housing market
4th Jun 15, 12:50pm
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Getting renters' rights up to German standards dubbed a key stepping stone to cooling the housing market
Bank bosses air concerns about foreigners pushing NZ asset prices too high, and they're also worried about house price inflation
25th Feb 15, 6:00am
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Bank bosses air concerns about foreigners pushing NZ asset prices too high, and they're also worried about house price inflation
Alistair Helm shows how to look behind the vested interest of real estate industry stories based on 'statistics'
11th Oct 14, 8:00am
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Alistair Helm shows how to look behind the vested interest of real estate industry stories based on 'statistics'
Alistair Helm takes a hard look at the real estate spin over 'tight listings' and short 'days-to-sell' data to get a more realistic view of market conditions
4th Oct 14, 7:30am
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Alistair Helm takes a hard look at the real estate spin over 'tight listings' and short 'days-to-sell' data to get a more realistic view of market conditions
Alistair Helm inspects the revenue the residential real estate industry generates from selling houses and shows who gets what
13th Sep 14, 8:00am
Alistair Helm inspects the revenue the residential real estate industry generates from selling houses and shows who gets what
Alistair Helm examines the July property market statistics and interprets what he finds. He thinks underlying economic strength will win through against the current headwinds
16th Aug 14, 8:00am
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Alistair Helm examines the July property market statistics and interprets what he finds. He thinks underlying economic strength will win through against the current headwinds
Alistair Helm analyses how the housing market reacted in advance of the last seven elections, to see if that explains how it is acting now
9th Aug 14, 10:00am
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Alistair Helm analyses how the housing market reacted in advance of the last seven elections, to see if that explains how it is acting now
Is now a good time to buy or a good time to sell? Westpac's REDnews asked Alistair Helm and this is his view
9th Aug 14, 8:00am
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Is now a good time to buy or a good time to sell? Westpac's REDnews asked Alistair Helm and this is his view