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New research finds the average property that's claimed EQC cover for storm damage is twice as close to the coast as the average property in NZ
31st Jul 18, 5:00am
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New research finds the average property that's claimed EQC cover for storm damage is twice as close to the coast as the average property in NZ
First Mortgage Trust - and its manager - enjoy another stellar year, predicting a 'continuation of consistent returns' for investors
20th Jul 18, 2:05pm
First Mortgage Trust - and its manager - enjoy another stellar year, predicting a 'continuation of consistent returns' for investors
Share market investors more upbeat on NZ's financial markets than property investors despite jitters in both markets; KiwiSaver investor confidence subpar
12th Jul 18, 2:13pm
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Share market investors more upbeat on NZ's financial markets than property investors despite jitters in both markets; KiwiSaver investor confidence subpar
Sam Warburton calls out the false claim by public transport boosters that Auckland's new regional fuel tax isn't as regressive as you think. It is, and is really hurting poor families
10th Jul 18, 10:24am
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Sam Warburton calls out the false claim by public transport boosters that Auckland's new regional fuel tax isn't as regressive as you think. It is, and is really hurting poor families
Are young people that earn decent salaries too privileged to be thrown a bone by the Government? Jenée Tibshraeny thinks not
5th Jul 18, 2:52pm
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Are young people that earn decent salaries too privileged to be thrown a bone by the Government? Jenée Tibshraeny thinks not
Offering guarantees to private developers probably carries less risk for the Government than developing affordable homes itself, Greg Ninness says
23rd Jun 18, 10:01am
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Offering guarantees to private developers probably carries less risk for the Government than developing affordable homes itself, Greg Ninness says
If New Zealand is to crack the problems of unaffordable housing, government here must look seriously at how the better parts of America finance infrastructure, Eric Crampton argues
23rd Jun 18, 9:46am
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If New Zealand is to crack the problems of unaffordable housing, government here must look seriously at how the better parts of America finance infrastructure, Eric Crampton argues
Jen​ée Tibshraeny argues bank regulators should tap into the info the SFO has about the weak spots in bank systems that enabled a group to fraudulently secure 57 loans worth $54m
20th Jun 18, 10:36am
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Jen​ée Tibshraeny argues bank regulators should tap into the info the SFO has about the weak spots in bank systems that enabled a group to fraudulently secure 57 loans worth $54m
If the Government decides there needs to be more meth residue in a property for it to be considered contaminated, insurers won't have to cover the remediation costs of as many properties as they do now
31st May 18, 1:38pm
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If the Government decides there needs to be more meth residue in a property for it to be considered contaminated, insurers won't have to cover the remediation costs of as many properties as they do now
NZ banks' mortgage market shares vary from region to region with some banks making significant moves in some parts of the country
26th May 18, 9:12am
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NZ banks' mortgage market shares vary from region to region with some banks making significant moves in some parts of the country
ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds expectations in the housing market have improved sharply after a post-election slump, and Auckland house price expectations have hit a 12-month high
22nd May 18, 5:02am
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ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds expectations in the housing market have improved sharply after a post-election slump, and Auckland house price expectations have hit a 12-month high
RBNZ Assistant Governor John McDermott says change to a dual mandate in Policy Targets Agreement will ensure the current flexibilty in the bank's approach endures
12th Apr 18, 11:38am
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RBNZ Assistant Governor John McDermott says change to a dual mandate in Policy Targets Agreement will ensure the current flexibilty in the bank's approach endures
What you need to know when weighing up whether to move to a retirement village - the Commission for Financial Capability has all the tips
17th Mar 18, 9:15am
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What you need to know when weighing up whether to move to a retirement village - the Commission for Financial Capability has all the tips
Geoff Simmons questions what exactly is the 'family home' the Tax Working Group's tip-toeing around?
5th Mar 18, 10:47am
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Geoff Simmons questions what exactly is the 'family home' the Tax Working Group's tip-toeing around?
Former BNZ banker, lawyer and property developer, accused of involvement in $54m mortgage fraud scheme, argue they didn't know they were caught up in anything illegal
28th Feb 18, 2:55pm
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Former BNZ banker, lawyer and property developer, accused of involvement in $54m mortgage fraud scheme, argue they didn't know they were caught up in anything illegal
Serious Fraud Office sets out case for how former BNZ and ANZ bankers were allegedly paid off to accept 57 fraudulent mortgage applications
27th Feb 18, 7:53am
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Serious Fraud Office sets out case for how former BNZ and ANZ bankers were allegedly paid off to accept 57 fraudulent mortgage applications
Mortgage fraudster who dishonestly obtained $52m of loans jailed for 4 years, 7 months; Case prompts banks to tighten lending controls
9th Feb 18, 10:36am
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Mortgage fraudster who dishonestly obtained $52m of loans jailed for 4 years, 7 months; Case prompts banks to tighten lending controls
Andrew Courtney says renters pay for their accommodation out of tax-paid income, yet owner-occupiers avoid that, plus they avoid any tax on the gains on their assets. The unfairness won't change unless that tax rules change, he says
4th Feb 18, 6:53am
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Andrew Courtney says renters pay for their accommodation out of tax-paid income, yet owner-occupiers avoid that, plus they avoid any tax on the gains on their assets. The unfairness won't change unless that tax rules change, he says
Property developers are crying foul over proposed changes to the Overseas Investment Act, but if they don't adapt to the changes they risk being sidelined in an evolving market
3rd Feb 18, 7:38am
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Property developers are crying foul over proposed changes to the Overseas Investment Act, but if they don't adapt to the changes they risk being sidelined in an evolving market
Gareth Kiernan looks at what the New Year will bring for migration, education, foreign house buyers, KiwiBuild, the RBNZ, the minimum wage, and infrastructure
24th Jan 18, 3:54pm
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Gareth Kiernan looks at what the New Year will bring for migration, education, foreign house buyers, KiwiBuild, the RBNZ, the minimum wage, and infrastructure
New CoreLogic figures show sharp drop in profitability from house resales - with a rise in the number of recorded losses
24th Jan 18, 11:18am
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New CoreLogic figures show sharp drop in profitability from house resales - with a rise in the number of recorded losses
Auckland Council's economists argue that evidence from across NZ supports the conclusion that land use regulation is unlikely to be the main culprit for house price rises
24th Jan 18, 5:02am
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Auckland Council's economists argue that evidence from across NZ supports the conclusion that land use regulation is unlikely to be the main culprit for house price rises
Guilty admission from mortgage fraudster caught up in $50m case involving ANZ, BNZ and 76 properties around Auckland and Hamilton
23rd Jan 18, 7:06am
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Guilty admission from mortgage fraudster caught up in $50m case involving ANZ, BNZ and 76 properties around Auckland and Hamilton
Brad Potter of Nikko AM shares recollections of a recent trip to China and takes a close look at the country's efforts on pollution and the property bubble
22nd Jan 18, 12:18pm
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Brad Potter of Nikko AM shares recollections of a recent trip to China and takes a close look at the country's efforts on pollution and the property bubble
CoreLogic's Nick Goodall wraps up the past year in the New Zealand residential property market and looks ahead at what the New Year might bring
19th Jan 18, 5:02am
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CoreLogic's Nick Goodall wraps up the past year in the New Zealand residential property market and looks ahead at what the New Year might bring