Real Estate
Home loan affordability worst since December 2010 as house prices surge
Visiting RE/MAX president Vinnie Tracey says US housing market has bottomed but still faces major challenges
7th Dec 12, 4:08pm
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Visiting RE/MAX president Vinnie Tracey says US housing market has bottomed but still faces major challenges
Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows worsening in Oct as median house price jumps to record high and fixed mortgage rates drop just slightly
23rd Nov 12, 4:54pm
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Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows worsening in Oct as median house price jumps to record high and fixed mortgage rates drop just slightly
Bernard Hickey changes his view on whether to fix or to float his mortgage. He also looks at what the economists are saying. Your view?
21st Nov 12, 9:30am
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Bernard Hickey changes his view on whether to fix or to float his mortgage. He also looks at what the economists are saying. Your view?
Why use a realtor when you can do it yourself and save money?
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues this week's unemployment shock and housing boom figures should convince our government to put its hands back on the steering wheel
9th Nov 12, 4:06pm
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues this week's unemployment shock and housing boom figures should convince our government to put its hands back on the steering wheel
REINZ reports 2.4% rise in median house price to record high NZ$380,000; Volumes up 32.6% vs year ago; Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch hotter than the rest
9th Nov 12, 8:49am
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REINZ reports 2.4% rise in median house price to record high NZ$380,000; Volumes up 32.6% vs year ago; Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch hotter than the rest
Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows little change in Sept as median house price rises offset by slightly higher incomes and low interest rates
26th Oct 12, 6:56pm
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Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows little change in Sept as median house price rises offset by slightly higher incomes and low interest rates
Govt eyes more say over Auckland development rules; says if Council accepts govt panel recommendations, then no Environment Court appeals
17th Oct 12, 1:44pm
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Govt eyes more say over Auckland development rules; says if Council accepts govt panel recommendations, then no Environment Court appeals
Inventory of houses for sale in Auckland drops to fresh low as tightening in housing market spreads outside Auckland and Christchurch 'hotspots'
2nd Oct 12, 11:37am
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Inventory of houses for sale in Auckland drops to fresh low as tightening in housing market spreads outside Auckland and Christchurch 'hotspots'
Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows worsening in August as median house price rises; competition between banks heating up as ANZ drops National brand
28th Sep 12, 7:32pm
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Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows worsening in August as median house price rises; competition between banks heating up as ANZ drops National brand
National residential property values rose in August and are now just 0.4% below the 2007 peak, QV says
11th Sep 12, 12:35pm
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National residential property values rose in August and are now just 0.4% below the 2007 peak, QV says
The central Auckland first home buyer's new first 'house': A two-bedroom brick and tile unit for more than NZ$500,000
11th Sep 12, 12:01pm
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The central Auckland first home buyer's new first 'house': A two-bedroom brick and tile unit for more than NZ$500,000
'Winter cancelled in Auckland' says REINZ, reporting August home sales up 16% year on year with 2.5% increase in national prices
10th Sep 12, 2:21pm
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'Winter cancelled in Auckland' says REINZ, reporting August home sales up 16% year on year with 2.5% increase in national prices
Barfoot and Thompson says sold 1,016 properties in August, up 34% from 2011 and highest since 2003; Average price up 11.5% to record high NZ$592,395
5th Sep 12, 10:50am
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Barfoot and Thompson says sold 1,016 properties in August, up 34% from 2011 and highest since 2003; Average price up 11.5% to record high NZ$592,395
Fixed mortgages up NZ$8.3 bln, or 13%, in three months with floating mortgages down NZ$6.6 bln, or 6%
3rd Sep 12, 3:45pm
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Fixed mortgages up NZ$8.3 bln, or 13%, in three months with floating mortgages down NZ$6.6 bln, or 6%
Amanda Morrall gets up to speed on some new banking apps from Westpac that are garnering international attention by encouraging customers to save
3rd Sep 12, 12:12pm
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Amanda Morrall gets up to speed on some new banking apps from Westpac that are garnering international attention by encouraging customers to save
Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows improvement in July as median house price falls and interest rates stay at record lows
3rd Sep 12, 9:31am
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Roost Home Loan Affordability Report shows improvement in July as median house price falls and interest rates stay at record lows
Westpac taps into 'Kiwi property obsession' with new online tool for home buyers that will include loan pre-approval
29th Aug 12, 12:40pm
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Westpac taps into 'Kiwi property obsession' with new online tool for home buyers that will include loan pre-approval
ASB survey finds 12% say now a good time to buy Auckland property as prices surge; Just 4% want to buy in Chch; But most see prices rising with flat interest rates
14th Aug 12, 1:35am
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ASB survey finds 12% say now a good time to buy Auckland property as prices surge; Just 4% want to buy in Chch; But most see prices rising with flat interest rates
QV reports NZ house values up 4.6% in last year; Auckland values up 6.3% to fresh record highs; Christchurch values up 5.8% to record highs. Your experience?
9th Aug 12, 12:18pm
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QV reports NZ house values up 4.6% in last year; Auckland values up 6.3% to fresh record highs; Christchurch values up 5.8% to record highs. Your experience?
Barfoot and Thompson reports 998 properties sold in July, up 28% from year ago; Average price up 11.5% to record high NZ$591,444
3rd Aug 12, 10:17am
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Barfoot and Thompson reports 998 properties sold in July, up 28% from year ago; Average price up 11.5% to record high NZ$591,444
Barfoot sales of NZ$1 million homes return to pre GFC levels, with Herne Bay and Devonport topping the price charts
1st Aug 12, 3:26pm
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Barfoot sales of NZ$1 million homes return to pre GFC levels, with Herne Bay and Devonport topping the price charts
Westpac economist warns 'low interest rates for longer' policy risks heating housing market to 'frothy' levels; sees 8% house price growth next year as OCR on hold til July 2013
1st Aug 12, 11:20am
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Westpac economist warns 'low interest rates for longer' policy risks heating housing market to 'frothy' levels; sees 8% house price growth next year as OCR on hold til July 2013
Record high house prices worsen affordability in June, but still near best levels in 8 years on record low interest rates, Roost Home Loan Affordability report shows
30th Jul 12, 6:50pm
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Record high house prices worsen affordability in June, but still near best levels in 8 years on record low interest rates, Roost Home Loan Affordability report shows