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16th Jul 20, 11:00am
Economists see the Reserve Bank having to do much more in future with its quantitative easing programme after inflation dropped 0.5% in the June quarter
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Economists see the Reserve Bank having to do much more in future with its quantitative easing programme after inflation dropped 0.5% in the June quarter
14th Jul 20, 11:09am
Plunging fuel prices have contributed to inflation falling off a cliff and reverting from an eight year annual high to possibly a near-22-year quarterly low
Plunging fuel prices have contributed to inflation falling off a cliff and reverting from an eight year annual high to possibly a near-22-year quarterly low
10th May 20, 6:02am
The timing for the completion of a swag of new commercial building projects could not be worse as we stare down the barrel of recession
The timing for the completion of a swag of new commercial building projects could not be worse as we stare down the barrel of recession
7th May 20, 10:29am
Infometrics says we should look to the 1930s for a solution to help the economy recover from a COVID-19 recession by building more state houses
Infometrics says we should look to the 1930s for a solution to help the economy recover from a COVID-19 recession by building more state houses
6th May 20, 10:13am
Outlook grim for owners of shopping malls, even grimmer for mum and dad investors with small suburban retail premises
Outlook grim for owners of shopping malls, even grimmer for mum and dad investors with small suburban retail premises
30th Apr 20, 8:00am
S&P Global Ratings says owners of retail and office premises are likely to be hardest hit by COVID-19 fallout but there could be a bright spot for owners of warehouse space
S&P Global Ratings says owners of retail and office premises are likely to be hardest hit by COVID-19 fallout but there could be a bright spot for owners of warehouse space
29th Apr 20, 8:07am
Average rents increased by more than 10% in many parts of the country in the year to March but growth was much more subdued in Auckland and Christchurch
Average rents increased by more than 10% in many parts of the country in the year to March but growth was much more subdued in Auckland and Christchurch
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20th Apr 20, 11:04am
'The tyres of the Kiwi economy are nicely inflated now. But Covid-19 has caused a large puncture = deflation'
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'The tyres of the Kiwi economy are nicely inflated now. But Covid-19 has caused a large puncture = deflation'
17th Apr 20, 8:58am
Economists see inflation possibly dropping below the minimum target of 1% this year, but say it's going to be difficult to even accurately measure it after the disruption of the lockdown
Economists see inflation possibly dropping below the minimum target of 1% this year, but say it's going to be difficult to even accurately measure it after the disruption of the lockdown
15th Apr 20, 7:02am
Struggling commercial tenants and mortgage holders given more time to sort their affairs before landlords and lenders swoop in
Struggling commercial tenants and mortgage holders given more time to sort their affairs before landlords and lenders swoop in
23rd Feb 20, 6:02am
Officials tell Government there's a 'low' chance proposed rental property reforms will decrease the supply of rentals, while the effect it'll have on rents is 'uncertain'
Officials tell Government there's a 'low' chance proposed rental property reforms will decrease the supply of rentals, while the effect it'll have on rents is 'uncertain'
31st Jan 20, 11:03am
Average rents in Auckland up by $16 to $18 a week last year but the rate of increase is continuing to slow
Average rents in Auckland up by $16 to $18 a week last year but the rate of increase is continuing to slow
28th Jan 20, 11:29am
The catch 22 Labour faces advocating for renters when the strength of the economy hinges on the strength of the housing market
The catch 22 Labour faces advocating for renters when the strength of the economy hinges on the strength of the housing market
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24th Jan 20, 11:15am
Consumer price index up 1.9% as rents make their largest annual increase in 11 years; Inflation stronger than expected by the RBNZ and most economists
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Consumer price index up 1.9% as rents make their largest annual increase in 11 years; Inflation stronger than expected by the RBNZ and most economists
22nd Jan 20, 10:19am
Residential rental yields are falling in most parts of the country as rising prices outstrip rents
Residential rental yields are falling in most parts of the country as rising prices outstrip rents
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17th Nov 19, 1:00pm
Government to introduce law to limit rent hikes, enable tenants to add minor fittings to a property and limit landlords' abilities to end tenancies
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Government to introduce law to limit rent hikes, enable tenants to add minor fittings to a property and limit landlords' abilities to end tenancies
18th Oct 19, 7:44am
Residential rental yields looking slightly more attractive in Auckland, not so good elsewhere
Residential rental yields looking slightly more attractive in Auckland, not so good elsewhere
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16th Oct 19, 10:57am
New figures show the Consumer Price Index rose 0.7% in the September quarter and 1.5% year-on-year - more than expected by the RBNZ; Higher household costs largely behind the rise; NZ$ up momentarily
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New figures show the Consumer Price Index rose 0.7% in the September quarter and 1.5% year-on-year - more than expected by the RBNZ; Higher household costs largely behind the rise; NZ$ up momentarily
14th Oct 19, 12:00pm
New Zealand may have just seen its biggest quarterly price rises in a year - and yet at the same time annual inflation could drop to an 18 month low
New Zealand may have just seen its biggest quarterly price rises in a year - and yet at the same time annual inflation could drop to an 18 month low
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16th Jul 19, 10:56am
Inflation up 0.6% in June quarter in line with RBNZ expectations; Rise comes off the back of higher petrol prices and rents; Market reaction muted
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Inflation up 0.6% in June quarter in line with RBNZ expectations; Rise comes off the back of higher petrol prices and rents; Market reaction muted
