Real Estate
IRD estimates Govt's trumpeted new tax on properties sold within two years will raise just $5 million a year in extra revenue
26th Aug 15, 4:01pm
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IRD estimates Govt's trumpeted new tax on properties sold within two years will raise just $5 million a year in extra revenue
ANZ economists see regional house prices as likely out-performing those in the country's largest city in the near term
26th Aug 15, 1:09pm
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ANZ economists see regional house prices as likely out-performing those in the country's largest city in the near term
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor says the sharp rise in the number of smaller residential investors in Auckland relying on credit is a risk to the market
24th Aug 15, 1:51pm
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Reserve Bank Deputy Governor says the sharp rise in the number of smaller residential investors in Auckland relying on credit is a risk to the market
Bernard Hickey looks at how a global savings glut and investment drought linked to ageing populations, inequality and fear about the GFC is affecting New Zealand
9th Aug 15, 5:01am
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Bernard Hickey looks at how a global savings glut and investment drought linked to ageing populations, inequality and fear about the GFC is affecting New Zealand
There are clouds on the economic horizon – but it is far from certain whether they will bring a downpour or just cooler conditions
6th Aug 15, 8:10am
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There are clouds on the economic horizon – but it is far from certain whether they will bring a downpour or just cooler conditions
Ron Pol argues there's a missing dimension to Auckland's housing debate with new controls needed to curb criminal investment
5th Aug 15, 12:01pm
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Ron Pol argues there's a missing dimension to Auckland's housing debate with new controls needed to curb criminal investment
Caroline Courtney argues John Key ought to take a leaf out of his mate David Cameron's book on combating money laundering
4th Aug 15, 5:05am
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Caroline Courtney argues John Key ought to take a leaf out of his mate David Cameron's book on combating money laundering
Bernard Hickey says rather than just debating foreign buying of houses we should be having a tougher debate about migration
2nd Aug 15, 5:01am
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Bernard Hickey says rather than just debating foreign buying of houses we should be having a tougher debate about migration
RBNZ sees more interest rate reductions likely, but rules out extensive cuts; says further falls in NZ currency still 'necessary'; Westpac sticks with 2% OCR prediction
29th Jul 15, 9:12am
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RBNZ sees more interest rate reductions likely, but rules out extensive cuts; says further falls in NZ currency still 'necessary'; Westpac sticks with 2% OCR prediction
Finance Minister agrees $2.40/kg payout would be "disastrous"; says RBNZ and Govt in talks with banks to 'go easy' on farmers
28th Jul 15, 1:44pm
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Finance Minister agrees $2.40/kg payout would be "disastrous"; says RBNZ and Govt in talks with banks to 'go easy' on farmers
The Government is finally moving in the right direction on housing and migration
27th Jul 15, 3:57pm
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The Government is finally moving in the right direction on housing and migration
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says Labour's 'circus act' will only add unsubstantiated fuel to the fire of those vehemently opposed towards all and any foreign ownership
27th Jul 15, 8:50am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says Labour's 'circus act' will only add unsubstantiated fuel to the fire of those vehemently opposed towards all and any foreign ownership
BNZ chief economist gives several reasons why curbs on offshore-based house buyers would be a good idea
23rd Jul 15, 1:40pm
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BNZ chief economist gives several reasons why curbs on offshore-based house buyers would be a good idea
RBNZ cuts OCR 25 bps and says "some further easing seems likely"; says further fall in NZ$ still necessary; cuts GDP growth view to 2.5% from 3%
23rd Jul 15, 9:03am
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RBNZ cuts OCR 25 bps and says "some further easing seems likely"; says further fall in NZ$ still necessary; cuts GDP growth view to 2.5% from 3%
NZIER 'Shadow Board' warns Reserve Bank against cutting interest rates too hard
22nd Jul 15, 10:31am
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NZIER 'Shadow Board' warns Reserve Bank against cutting interest rates too hard
Chinese property buyers may be based here, but the money trail often leads back to Guangzhou
22nd Jul 15, 8:20am
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Chinese property buyers may be based here, but the money trail often leads back to Guangzhou
October 1 looms as a vital day for both the Government and the Reserve Bank
Ministry of Justice mulling who will supervise the likes of real estate agents and lawyers once the AML/CFT Act net is finally widened
20th Jul 15, 4:01pm
Ministry of Justice mulling who will supervise the likes of real estate agents and lawyers once the AML/CFT Act net is finally widened
Bernard Hickey argues a 15% stamp duty on non-resident buyers and/or a 1% Auckland Investor Levy would be sensible policy options, if New Zealand could only debate the issue sensibly
19th Jul 15, 5:01am
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Bernard Hickey argues a 15% stamp duty on non-resident buyers and/or a 1% Auckland Investor Levy would be sensible policy options, if New Zealand could only debate the issue sensibly
Leading Auckland real estate company has dismissed staff member who revealed detailed sales information
15th Jul 15, 5:03pm
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Leading Auckland real estate company has dismissed staff member who revealed detailed sales information
The foreign buyer 'problem' has some ready and non-drastic solutions
BNZ chief economist picks curbs on house buying from offshore within two to three years
13th Jul 15, 10:29am
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BNZ chief economist picks curbs on house buying from offshore within two to three years
NZ Institute's Eric Crampton says council decisions around land use are contributing to poor productivity performance and are destroying real value for little gain
13th Jul 15, 9:34am
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NZ Institute's Eric Crampton says council decisions around land use are contributing to poor productivity performance and are destroying real value for little gain
David Hargreaves says the Government has run out of excuses for not collecting detailed information on house buyers
11th Jul 15, 2:09pm
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David Hargreaves says the Government has run out of excuses for not collecting detailed information on house buyers
Prices ranged from $48,000 for a Tokoroa cottage to $3.315m for a Remmers pad at last week's Bayleys auctions
6th Jul 15, 2:40pm
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Prices ranged from $48,000 for a Tokoroa cottage to $3.315m for a Remmers pad at last week's Bayleys auctions