Real Estate
First home buyers withdrew NZ$120.2 million from KiwiSaver accounts in 2012, more than double withdrawals in 2011; Govt trumpets figures
1st Jul 13, 8:31am
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First home buyers withdrew NZ$120.2 million from KiwiSaver accounts in 2012, more than double withdrawals in 2011; Govt trumpets figures
Building consents for new houses hit highest level since November 2007; economists surprised by strength of upswing
28th Jun 13, 10:53am
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Building consents for new houses hit highest level since November 2007; economists surprised by strength of upswing
Our latest opinion poll indicates that a ban on offshore-based house buyers would have support, as would a capital gains tax
27th Jun 13, 10:39am
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Our latest opinion poll indicates that a ban on offshore-based house buyers would have support, as would a capital gains tax
Opinion: A surging inflow of migrants is just the latest economic indicator pointing in the direction of rising house values
24th Jun 13, 4:42pm
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Opinion: A surging inflow of migrants is just the latest economic indicator pointing in the direction of rising house values
New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over three years, according to Statistics New Zealand
24th Jun 13, 10:58am
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New Zealand records its highest net monthly migration gain in over three years, according to Statistics New Zealand
Barfoot & Thompson's monthly rental review says that the best rental yields for investors in Auckland come from suburbs with lower cost housing
21st Jun 13, 2:41pm
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Barfoot & Thompson's monthly rental review says that the best rental yields for investors in Auckland come from suburbs with lower cost housing
Mana Party unveils policy for Maori first-time home buyers that would see the state provide low interest, no-deposit loans, with 10,000 new state houses a year
20th Jun 13, 3:14pm
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Mana Party unveils policy for Maori first-time home buyers that would see the state provide low interest, no-deposit loans, with 10,000 new state houses a year
Opinion: Amid increasing signs the housing market is already out of control, the Government and the Reserve Bank need to show unity and act together
19th Jun 13, 10:23am
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Opinion: Amid increasing signs the housing market is already out of control, the Government and the Reserve Bank need to show unity and act together
Greens dump pro-money printing policy, call for RBNZ board not just governor to be responsible for OCR decisions and board minutes to be public
19th Jun 13, 10:22am
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Greens dump pro-money printing policy, call for RBNZ board not just governor to be responsible for OCR decisions and board minutes to be public
REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks continued to rise strongly in three months to May, but the median price eased slightly to NZ$509,000
18th Jun 13, 4:30pm
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REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks continued to rise strongly in three months to May, but the median price eased slightly to NZ$509,000
Housing Minister and Auckland Mayor announce long-term plan for Auckland's Tamaki that would aim for 6000 additional houses
18th Jun 13, 12:50pm
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Housing Minister and Auckland Mayor announce long-term plan for Auckland's Tamaki that would aim for 6000 additional houses
Opposition Labour/Green/NZ First recommend 'new orthodox' monetary policy without details, NZ first procurement and extended R&D tax breaks for manufacturers
17th Jun 13, 10:56am
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Opposition Labour/Green/NZ First recommend 'new orthodox' monetary policy without details, NZ first procurement and extended R&D tax breaks for manufacturers
Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows marked drop in number of potential house sellers seeking appraisals, which points to likely further price rises
17th Jun 13, 10:21am
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Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows marked drop in number of potential house sellers seeking appraisals, which points to likely further price rises
BNZ chief economist has a radical eight-point plan for tackling the over-heating housing market
14th Jun 13, 11:47am
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BNZ chief economist has a radical eight-point plan for tackling the over-heating housing market
New Zealand Planning Institute says it is a 'blinded view' to think that allowing tracts of land to be developed outside of a planned framework is a good outcome
14th Jun 13, 8:56am
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New Zealand Planning Institute says it is a 'blinded view' to think that allowing tracts of land to be developed outside of a planned framework is a good outcome
What the RBNZ's June quarter Monetary Policy Statement means for interest rates, fixed vs floating and house prices
13th Jun 13, 10:53am
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What the RBNZ's June quarter Monetary Policy Statement means for interest rates, fixed vs floating and house prices
Bernard Hickey argues the Reserve Bank Act should give the bank the power to burst an asset price bubble. Your view?
13th Jun 13, 9:17am
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Bernard Hickey argues the Reserve Bank Act should give the bank the power to burst an asset price bubble. Your view?
RBNZ forecasts scenario of NZ house price inflation rising to 14% by early 2014; says interest rate track would be 1% higher if that happened
13th Jun 13, 9:12am
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RBNZ forecasts scenario of NZ house price inflation rising to 14% by early 2014; says interest rate track would be 1% higher if that happened
REINZ figures show most house sales recorded for a May month in six years; Auckland median price hits new record of NZ$565,000
12th Jun 13, 12:02pm
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REINZ figures show most house sales recorded for a May month in six years; Auckland median price hits new record of NZ$565,000
Auckland's Deputy Mayor expresses confidence that 'significant issues' with new housing accords legislation can be resolved
12th Jun 13, 10:29am
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Auckland's Deputy Mayor expresses confidence that 'significant issues' with new housing accords legislation can be resolved
Opinion: The Government should withdraw its housing accords legislation in favour of a new bill that would just specifically target Auckland's housing problems
11th Jun 13, 2:05pm
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Opinion: The Government should withdraw its housing accords legislation in favour of a new bill that would just specifically target Auckland's housing problems
Auckland Council set to demand change to new legislation giving the Government wide powers to control housing development
10th Jun 13, 12:45pm
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Auckland Council set to demand change to new legislation giving the Government wide powers to control housing development
Michael Bassett and Luke Malpass argue rich and old greenies have stopped housing developments in big cities, causing housing affordability crisis
10th Jun 13, 8:00am
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Michael Bassett and Luke Malpass argue rich and old greenies have stopped housing developments in big cities, causing housing affordability crisis
Otago Uni study estimates over-crowding causes over 1,300 hospital admissions a year and some deaths; Professor calls for programme to build thousands of affordable homes
7th Jun 13, 8:56pm
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Otago Uni study estimates over-crowding causes over 1,300 hospital admissions a year and some deaths; Professor calls for programme to build thousands of affordable homes
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years
7th Jun 13, 8:36am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years