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
5th Jul 19, 7:31am
Rents in Wellington are rising so strongly they are closing in on Auckland, with average Auckland rent now just 5% higher than Wellington average
Rents in Wellington are rising so strongly they are closing in on Auckland, with average Auckland rent now just 5% higher than Wellington average
22nd Apr 19, 8:16am
David Chaston looks at the changes in average loan size for new lending for first home buyers, owner occupiers, and housing investors to try and locate the stress points
David Chaston looks at the changes in average loan size for new lending for first home buyers, owner occupiers, and housing investors to try and locate the stress points
10th Apr 19, 9:19am
Tax experts: Govt should hold fire introducing rules to ring-fence rental losses until it knows if it'll introduce a capital gains tax, as we don't need both
Tax experts: Govt should hold fire introducing rules to ring-fence rental losses until it knows if it'll introduce a capital gains tax, as we don't need both
12th Feb 19, 5:00am
Opposition leader Simon Bridges' figures on rising rents are more interesting for what they don't say than what they do say
Opposition leader Simon Bridges' figures on rising rents are more interesting for what they don't say than what they do say
7th Dec 18, 2:33pm
The IRD can't say for certain how ring-fencing rental losses will affect the residential property market, but notes investors suffering losses on their rentals are currently getting tax breaks of $2000 a year
The IRD can't say for certain how ring-fencing rental losses will affect the residential property market, but notes investors suffering losses on their rentals are currently getting tax breaks of $2000 a year
7th Nov 18, 5:00am
Little overall movement in rental yields for residential property investors - particularly low returns in Auckland, Tasman, Queenstown-Lakes
Little overall movement in rental yields for residential property investors - particularly low returns in Auckland, Tasman, Queenstown-Lakes
15th Oct 18, 9:44am
Rental growth strong in Wellington, Queenstown, Rotorua, Napier and Whanganui, but weak in Auckland and Christchurch
Rental growth strong in Wellington, Queenstown, Rotorua, Napier and Whanganui, but weak in Auckland and Christchurch
12th Sep 18, 9:38am
UK academic says although profits have recovered post GFC, investment remains weak. The reason is 'neoliberal ideology' & its academic cousin 'public choice' theory
UK academic says although profits have recovered post GFC, investment remains weak. The reason is 'neoliberal ideology' & its academic cousin 'public choice' theory
19th Jul 18, 7:56am
Residential rental yields appear to have bottomed out and are starting to rise as capital gains dry up and rents rise
Residential rental yields appear to have bottomed out and are starting to rise as capital gains dry up and rents rise
19th Jun 18, 6:00am
Westpac models how the different taxes being considered by the Tax Working Group would affect house prices
Westpac models how the different taxes being considered by the Tax Working Group would affect house prices
