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NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
5th Jul 13, 5:10pm
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NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
Treasury advised Govt that due to speed of developing housing accord legislation there could be 'inconsistencies' in it
5th Jul 13, 3:19pm
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Treasury advised Govt that due to speed of developing housing accord legislation there could be 'inconsistencies' in it
NZ's largest bank raises fixed home loan rates equal to or higher than main rivals
4th Jul 13, 5:24pm
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NZ's largest bank raises fixed home loan rates equal to or higher than main rivals
Bank CEO says limiting banks' low equity home loans is currently the right answer to tackle overheating Auckland housing
4th Jul 13, 12:08pm
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Bank CEO says limiting banks' low equity home loans is currently the right answer to tackle overheating Auckland housing
Christchurch CEO put on leave; acting CEO appointed; Parker agrees to appoint Crown Manager for building consents; Manager can direct Council staff
3rd Jul 13, 1:36pm
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Christchurch CEO put on leave; acting CEO appointed; Parker agrees to appoint Crown Manager for building consents; Manager can direct Council staff
Barfoot & Thompson reports NZ$20,000 rise in median house price to NZ$590,000 in June; listings at an all-time low
3rd Jul 13, 11:09am
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Barfoot & Thompson reports NZ$20,000 rise in median house price to NZ$590,000 in June; listings at an all-time low
As consultation on RBNZ's policy to restrict bank lending to house buyers with little equity winds down, Govt and ASB take their opposition public
2nd Jul 13, 12:10pm
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As consultation on RBNZ's policy to restrict bank lending to house buyers with little equity winds down, Govt and ASB take their opposition public
Mortgage rates creep higher in latest bank announcement following higher wholesale costs
2nd Jul 13, 8:56am
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Mortgage rates creep higher in latest bank announcement following higher wholesale costs
PM Key says IANZ decision to strip Christchurch Council of consenting power is 'unprecedented'
1st Jul 13, 5:02pm
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PM Key says IANZ decision to strip Christchurch Council of consenting power is 'unprecedented'
The RBNZ says it might've used its new macro-prudential tools as far back as 2005, if they'd been around then
1st Jul 13, 3:28pm
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The RBNZ says it might've used its new macro-prudential tools as far back as 2005, if they'd been around then
BNZ chief economist suggests conducting detailed analysis on just who is buying Auckland houses and where they are from
1st Jul 13, 2:36pm
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BNZ chief economist suggests conducting detailed analysis on just who is buying Auckland houses and where they are from
National housing inventory hits lowest level in six years according to Realestate.co.nz
1st Jul 13, 11:53am
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National housing inventory hits lowest level in six years according to Realestate.co.nz
Building consents for new houses hit highest level since November 2007; economists surprised by strength of upswing
28th Jun 13, 10:53am
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Building consents for new houses hit highest level since November 2007; economists surprised by strength of upswing
RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
27th Jun 13, 11:07am
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RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
Another bank signals that fixed mortgage rates are about to rise following hikes in wholesale costs
21st Jun 13, 3:53pm
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Another bank signals that fixed mortgage rates are about to rise following hikes in wholesale costs
Home loan affordability worst in nearly 3 years in May as rules are tightened for high LVR lending; mortgage brokers can help negotiating with banks
21st Jun 13, 2:47pm
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Home loan affordability worst in nearly 3 years in May as rules are tightened for high LVR lending; mortgage brokers can help negotiating with banks
Barfoot & Thompson's monthly rental review says that the best rental yields for investors in Auckland come from suburbs with lower cost housing
21st Jun 13, 2:41pm
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Barfoot & Thompson's monthly rental review says that the best rental yields for investors in Auckland come from suburbs with lower cost housing
Mana Party unveils policy for Maori first-time home buyers that would see the state provide low interest, no-deposit loans, with 10,000 new state houses a year
20th Jun 13, 3:14pm
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Mana Party unveils policy for Maori first-time home buyers that would see the state provide low interest, no-deposit loans, with 10,000 new state houses a year
Kiwibank raises its 2-year fixed mortgage rate to 5.45% from 5.25% in further sign cheap mortgages are on the way out
20th Jun 13, 12:36pm
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Kiwibank raises its 2-year fixed mortgage rate to 5.45% from 5.25% in further sign cheap mortgages are on the way out
REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks continued to rise strongly in three months to May, but the median price eased slightly to NZ$509,000
18th Jun 13, 4:30pm
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REINZ says sales of lifestyle blocks continued to rise strongly in three months to May, but the median price eased slightly to NZ$509,000
Housing Minister and Auckland Mayor announce long-term plan for Auckland's Tamaki that would aim for 6000 additional houses
18th Jun 13, 12:50pm
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Housing Minister and Auckland Mayor announce long-term plan for Auckland's Tamaki that would aim for 6000 additional houses
Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows marked drop in number of potential house sellers seeking appraisals, which points to likely further price rises
17th Jun 13, 10:21am
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Latest BNZ-REINZ survey shows marked drop in number of potential house sellers seeking appraisals, which points to likely further price rises
BNZ chief economist has a radical eight-point plan for tackling the over-heating housing market
14th Jun 13, 11:47am
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BNZ chief economist has a radical eight-point plan for tackling the over-heating housing market
New Zealand Planning Institute says it is a 'blinded view' to think that allowing tracts of land to be developed outside of a planned framework is a good outcome
14th Jun 13, 8:56am
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New Zealand Planning Institute says it is a 'blinded view' to think that allowing tracts of land to be developed outside of a planned framework is a good outcome
PM John Key pushing for RBNZ to protect or reduce impact of 'speed limits' on high LVR mortgage lending
13th Jun 13, 9:26pm
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PM John Key pushing for RBNZ to protect or reduce impact of 'speed limits' on high LVR mortgage lending