Real Estate
Govt to 'review' 53,000 state house tenancies; people will be 'given support' to move to alternative housing
16th May 13, 5:13pm
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Govt to 'review' 53,000 state house tenancies; people will be 'given support' to move to alternative housing
New legislation will give Government power to over-rule local authorities on the development of land and housing
16th May 13, 3:07pm
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New legislation will give Government power to over-rule local authorities on the development of land and housing
Bill English set to deliver budget with around NZ$800 million of discretionary net new spending as firmer economy gives Govt more leeway 18 mths before election
16th May 13, 8:24am
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Bill English set to deliver budget with around NZ$800 million of discretionary net new spending as firmer economy gives Govt more leeway 18 mths before election
Housing Minister Nick Smith announces plan to spend NZ$377 mln on 3000 extra bedrooms and 500 new state houses mainly in Auckland
14th May 13, 11:51am
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Housing Minister Nick Smith announces plan to spend NZ$377 mln on 3000 extra bedrooms and 500 new state houses mainly in Auckland
Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey indicates shortage of houses will worsen and prices will keep going up
13th May 13, 3:11pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey indicates shortage of houses will worsen and prices will keep going up
ANZ economists say consumer spending will need to be restrained if the large-scale house building planned is not to result in inflation
13th May 13, 2:11pm
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ANZ economists say consumer spending will need to be restrained if the large-scale house building planned is not to result in inflation
Bernard Hickey lays out his internet tool kit for buying property, including useful links to mortgage and interest rate calculators, and property value sites
13th May 13, 10:46am
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Bernard Hickey lays out his internet tool kit for buying property, including useful links to mortgage and interest rate calculators, and property value sites
REINZ says median house price was NZ$390,500 in April, down from NZ$400,000 record in March; Sales volumes strong
13th May 13, 10:22am
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REINZ says median house price was NZ$390,500 in April, down from NZ$400,000 record in March; Sales volumes strong
Opinion: The Government and Auckland Council's 'housing accord' is a good statement of intent. But there is nothing to suggest that the plan's targets are remotely achievable
13th May 13, 8:33am
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Opinion: The Government and Auckland Council's 'housing accord' is a good statement of intent. But there is nothing to suggest that the plan's targets are remotely achievable
Government and Auckland Council agree plan for fast-tracking of housing developments, with 9000 new homes promised in the first year
10th May 13, 2:37pm
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Government and Auckland Council agree plan for fast-tracking of housing developments, with 9000 new homes promised in the first year
Government and Auckland Council set to announce deal for fast tracking development of new houses
10th May 13, 10:12am
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Government and Auckland Council set to announce deal for fast tracking development of new houses
QV figures show houses prices increased 1.3% in the past three months and 7.1% over the past year
9th May 13, 12:15pm
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QV figures show houses prices increased 1.3% in the past three months and 7.1% over the past year
RBNZ to force banks to hold more capital to back high LVR mortgages from Sept 30; says will result in average increase in capital for housing of 12%
8th May 13, 9:10am
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RBNZ to force banks to hold more capital to back high LVR mortgages from Sept 30; says will result in average increase in capital for housing of 12%
ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds record numbers of people expect house prices to rise; More see now as a bad time to buy
8th May 13, 5:14am
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ASB Housing Confidence Survey finds record numbers of people expect house prices to rise; More see now as a bad time to buy
Latest Barfoot & Thompson figures show average house price fell slightly in Auckland to NZ$643,000 in April
3rd May 13, 10:38am
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Latest Barfoot & Thompson figures show average house price fell slightly in Auckland to NZ$643,000 in April
Shortage of sale listings prompts vendors to seek record high prices for houses according to latest figures through Realestate.co.nz
1st May 13, 10:14am
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Shortage of sale listings prompts vendors to seek record high prices for houses according to latest figures through Realestate.co.nz
Early Easter has impact on building activity in March; But Canterbury figures particularly strong
30th Apr 13, 10:57am
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Early Easter has impact on building activity in March; But Canterbury figures particularly strong
Auckland-based family business buys REINZ's Parnell headquarters building for NZ$6.225 mln
24th Apr 13, 1:41pm
Auckland-based family business buys REINZ's Parnell headquarters building for NZ$6.225 mln
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Bernard Hickey looks at what the RBNZ's statement on the OCR means for interest rates, the exchange rate, the economy and the housing market
24th Apr 13, 11:54am
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Bernard Hickey looks at what the RBNZ's statement on the OCR means for interest rates, the exchange rate, the economy and the housing market
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RBNZ holds Official Cash Rate at 2.5%, as expected; plans to keep OCR unchanged through to end of 2013; warns again on house prices, NZ$
24th Apr 13, 9:07am
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RBNZ holds Official Cash Rate at 2.5%, as expected; plans to keep OCR unchanged through to end of 2013; warns again on house prices, NZ$
The Reserve Bank continues to feel the squeeze between the opposing pressures of a rampant Kiwi dollar and rising domestic house prices, particularly in Auckland
19th Apr 13, 4:53pm
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The Reserve Bank continues to feel the squeeze between the opposing pressures of a rampant Kiwi dollar and rising domestic house prices, particularly in Auckland
'Land bankers' help to drive lifestyle block median price to more than NZ$500,000 for the first time, according to REINZ
18th Apr 13, 12:30pm
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'Land bankers' help to drive lifestyle block median price to more than NZ$500,000 for the first time, according to REINZ
Financial Markets Authority cautions on Auckland housing 'bubble', advises people to hold some assets that aren't in real estate
18th Apr 13, 11:52am
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Financial Markets Authority cautions on Auckland housing 'bubble', advises people to hold some assets that aren't in real estate
Opinion: Historical figures actually suggest the current surge in Auckland house prices represents a period of 'catch-up' on other regions
17th Apr 13, 3:44pm
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Opinion: Historical figures actually suggest the current surge in Auckland house prices represents a period of 'catch-up' on other regions
Housing NZ gets NZ$8.76 million - 50% more than valuation - for Auckland properties; land to be developed
17th Apr 13, 11:09am
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Housing NZ gets NZ$8.76 million - 50% more than valuation - for Auckland properties; land to be developed