Property Prices
The next few years may well test the patience of the funds management industry and investors alike, to the limit, says BNZ's Stephen Toplis
8th Aug 14, 10:41am
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The next few years may well test the patience of the funds management industry and investors alike, to the limit, says BNZ's Stephen Toplis
Alistair Helm shows how investors and speculators bore the main brunt of the LVR restrictions, along with a much smaller pool of first home buyers
2nd Aug 14, 8:31am
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Alistair Helm shows how investors and speculators bore the main brunt of the LVR restrictions, along with a much smaller pool of first home buyers
To say we have a shortage of houses-for-sale listings is stretching the truth, even in Auckland, notes Alistair Helm
19th Jul 14, 8:00am
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To say we have a shortage of houses-for-sale listings is stretching the truth, even in Auckland, notes Alistair Helm
Westpac says the housing market could be heading into a period of falling prices
15th Jul 14, 2:26pm
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Westpac says the housing market could be heading into a period of falling prices
Alistair Helm calls for property price searching online to be more accurate
Labour would encourage immigrants away from Auckland and into the provinces through increased incentives
30th Jun 14, 11:37am
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Labour would encourage immigrants away from Auckland and into the provinces through increased incentives
Alistair Helm says a law change will effect the reporting of auction sales data
14th Jun 14, 11:57am
Alistair Helm says a law change will effect the reporting of auction sales data
Alistair Helm finds that housing consents levels diverge from housing sale activity as new official policies gain traction
14th Jun 14, 8:00am
Alistair Helm finds that housing consents levels diverge from housing sale activity as new official policies gain traction
The sector hardest hit by LVR restrictions is the sub $400K's and the data proves that clearly, says Alistair Helm
7th Jun 14, 9:00am
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The sector hardest hit by LVR restrictions is the sub $400K's and the data proves that clearly, says Alistair Helm
Alistair Helm examines the record to see if the current housing market is entering a bubble phase
24th May 14, 7:46am
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Alistair Helm examines the record to see if the current housing market is entering a bubble phase
Alistair Helm welcomes more data releases on the extent of foreign buying of NZ houses, but doubts the usefulness of one set
17th May 14, 9:00am
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Alistair Helm welcomes more data releases on the extent of foreign buying of NZ houses, but doubts the usefulness of one set
Alistair Helm likes the LVR policy because it can ring-fence the property market speculative bubbles of the future without damaging the wider economy
17th May 14, 8:00am
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Alistair Helm likes the LVR policy because it can ring-fence the property market speculative bubbles of the future without damaging the wider economy
REINZ says house sales volumes slumped 20.2% in April compared with a year ago; median price down 1.8% in past month to $432.25k
12th May 14, 3:27pm
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REINZ says house sales volumes slumped 20.2% in April compared with a year ago; median price down 1.8% in past month to $432.25k
Alistair Helm shows how reported median house prices can rise during a structural market shift even though no individual house prices change
25th Apr 14, 8:00am
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Alistair Helm shows how reported median house prices can rise during a structural market shift even though no individual house prices change
Alistair Helm calls on the REINZ to collect and make available more granular housing sales data so that public debate can be better informed
19th Apr 14, 8:00am
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Alistair Helm calls on the REINZ to collect and make available more granular housing sales data so that public debate can be better informed
REINZ says annual house price inflation surged to 9.2% in past month from 8.2%; national median rose $25k in month to new record $440k
11th Apr 14, 9:10am
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REINZ says annual house price inflation surged to 9.2% in past month from 8.2%; national median rose $25k in month to new record $440k
Alistair Helm assesses how the property market will react to and handle the coming interest rate rises
22nd Mar 14, 8:15am
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Alistair Helm assesses how the property market will react to and handle the coming interest rate rises
Alistair Helm finds that banks have tightened lending more than the RBNZ requires, 'significantly impacting the property market'
15th Mar 14, 9:55am
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Alistair Helm finds that banks have tightened lending more than the RBNZ requires, 'significantly impacting the property market'
REINZ says house price inflation rises to 8.2% in February from 7.7% in January; But sales volumes down 7.6% on a year ago
11th Mar 14, 9:28am
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REINZ says house price inflation rises to 8.2% in February from 7.7% in January; But sales volumes down 7.6% on a year ago
Why has real estate side-stepped the technical transformation of the digital age? asks Alistair Helm
4th Mar 14, 9:53am
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Why has real estate side-stepped the technical transformation of the digital age? asks Alistair Helm
Alistair Helm asks why property price expectations are weakening as median sales prices are rising
22nd Feb 14, 8:00am
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Alistair Helm asks why property price expectations are weakening as median sales prices are rising
REINZ says median price dropped 5.8% past month; volumes down 4.3% compared with a year ago; Auckland down sharply
14th Feb 14, 10:19am
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REINZ says median price dropped 5.8% past month; volumes down 4.3% compared with a year ago; Auckland down sharply
National median house price hit fresh record high of $427,000 in December despite a $20,000 drop in Auckland to $600k
20th Jan 14, 4:30pm
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National median house price hit fresh record high of $427,000 in December despite a $20,000 drop in Auckland to $600k
REINZ warns of tighter housing market heading into summer; Auckland median sale price hits new high; National stratified measure hits new high in Sept
8th Oct 12, 3:17pm
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REINZ warns of tighter housing market heading into summer; Auckland median sale price hits new high; National stratified measure hits new high in Sept
Average house sale asking prices hit record high in quake-hit Canterbury as unsold inventory in the region falls to nationwide low
2nd Apr 12, 6:18pm
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Average house sale asking prices hit record high in quake-hit Canterbury as unsold inventory in the region falls to nationwide low