Property
The first installment of Government's reform for the RMA focuses on consenting procedures for urban development
13th Jun 13, 5:09pm
The first installment of Government's reform for the RMA focuses on consenting procedures for urban development
John Chaplin says repairing quake-damaged homes has the potential to lead to a disaster similar to the leaky homes debacle
13th Jun 13, 11:06am
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John Chaplin says repairing quake-damaged homes has the potential to lead to a disaster similar to the leaky homes debacle
What the RBNZ's June quarter Monetary Policy Statement means for interest rates, fixed vs floating and house prices
13th Jun 13, 10:53am
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What the RBNZ's June quarter Monetary Policy Statement means for interest rates, fixed vs floating and house prices
RBNZ forecasts scenario of NZ house price inflation rising to 14% by early 2014; says interest rate track would be 1% higher if that happened
13th Jun 13, 9:12am
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RBNZ forecasts scenario of NZ house price inflation rising to 14% by early 2014; says interest rate track would be 1% higher if that happened
TSB Bank launches 'special' 1-year home loan rate, undercutting its rivals' advertised rates; SBS goes to 5.65% for 5 years
12th Jun 13, 4:10pm
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TSB Bank launches 'special' 1-year home loan rate, undercutting its rivals' advertised rates; SBS goes to 5.65% for 5 years
REINZ figures show most house sales recorded for a May month in six years; Auckland median price hits new record of NZ$565,000
12th Jun 13, 12:02pm
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REINZ figures show most house sales recorded for a May month in six years; Auckland median price hits new record of NZ$565,000
Auckland's Deputy Mayor expresses confidence that 'significant issues' with new housing accords legislation can be resolved
12th Jun 13, 10:29am
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Auckland's Deputy Mayor expresses confidence that 'significant issues' with new housing accords legislation can be resolved
Auckland Council set to demand change to new legislation giving the Government wide powers to control housing development
10th Jun 13, 12:45pm
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Auckland Council set to demand change to new legislation giving the Government wide powers to control housing development
QV says Auckland residential property values up almost 13% in year to May, some buyers foregoing usual due diligence as desperation kicks in
10th Jun 13, 12:21pm
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QV says Auckland residential property values up almost 13% in year to May, some buyers foregoing usual due diligence as desperation kicks in
Michael Bassett and Luke Malpass argue rich and old greenies have stopped housing developments in big cities, causing housing affordability crisis
10th Jun 13, 8:00am
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Michael Bassett and Luke Malpass argue rich and old greenies have stopped housing developments in big cities, causing housing affordability crisis
Otago Uni study estimates over-crowding causes over 1,300 hospital admissions a year and some deaths; Professor calls for programme to build thousands of affordable homes
7th Jun 13, 8:56pm
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Otago Uni study estimates over-crowding causes over 1,300 hospital admissions a year and some deaths; Professor calls for programme to build thousands of affordable homes
Kiwibank offers 'special limited time' 1-year fixed mortgage rate of 4.89%
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years
7th Jun 13, 8:36am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander sees floating mortgage rates hitting 8.5% within the next three or four years
Opinion: Heartland Bank's credibility goes on the line as George Kerr takes a pound of property flesh
6th Jun 13, 4:15pm
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Opinion: Heartland Bank's credibility goes on the line as George Kerr takes a pound of property flesh
Reserve Bank warns banks to comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the law if it uses its LVR restrictions policy
6th Jun 13, 4:09pm
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Reserve Bank warns banks to comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the law if it uses its LVR restrictions policy
Barfoot & Thompson has lowest number of houses for sale on its books in more than a decade
6th Jun 13, 10:21am
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Barfoot & Thompson has lowest number of houses for sale on its books in more than a decade
Westpac economists see surge in construction activity providing 'substantial upside risk' to their forecast of 0.8% GDP growth in March quarter
5th Jun 13, 3:58pm
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Westpac economists see surge in construction activity providing 'substantial upside risk' to their forecast of 0.8% GDP growth in March quarter
Housing Minister adamant that the power to over-rule local councils on housing developments will be established in new legislation
5th Jun 13, 12:38pm
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Housing Minister adamant that the power to over-rule local councils on housing developments will be established in new legislation
OECD calls on NZ to implement Capital Gains Tax and land tax to improve savings and investment habits; also wants deposit insurance scheme and higher capital for banks
5th Jun 13, 7:36am
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OECD calls on NZ to implement Capital Gains Tax and land tax to improve savings and investment habits; also wants deposit insurance scheme and higher capital for banks
Value of fixed mortgages moved back above 50% of total in May, just 13 months after a record high 63% was floating
4th Jun 13, 4:23pm
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Value of fixed mortgages moved back above 50% of total in May, just 13 months after a record high 63% was floating
As many people are happy about rising house prices as are concerned, according to a BNZ survey
4th Jun 13, 9:49am
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As many people are happy about rising house prices as are concerned, according to a BNZ survey
Housing market inventory falls to record low levels, adding further pressure on buyers
1st Jun 13, 10:43am
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Housing market inventory falls to record low levels, adding further pressure on buyers
ANZ economists say even with the housing accord working as intended it could take 15 years to remedy Auckland's housing shortage
31st May 13, 1:33pm
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ANZ economists say even with the housing accord working as intended it could take 15 years to remedy Auckland's housing shortage
RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
30th May 13, 4:32pm
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RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
Heartland Bank comfortable with previous profit guidance as outcome of non-core property review nears
30th May 13, 4:02pm
Heartland Bank comfortable with previous profit guidance as outcome of non-core property review nears
