http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Property headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2012 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:00:05 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=8 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10783236&ref=rss Agribusiness mogul Alan Pye and his associates have full control of New Zealand's largest dairy farming conglomerate after South Canterbury Finance sold its $54.4 million stake in the $535 million business yesterday.The straight-talking... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10783099&ref=rss Cornwall Park truly becomes part of your life when it's just over your back fence, says Alison Crum, whose character-rich Epsom home enjoys absolute parkside living.Alison and her husband David bought this graceful 1930s home more... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10783169&ref=rss The construction sector is likely to be the foundation of healthy growth in the New Zealand economy over the next two years, with rebuilding after Christchurch's earthquakes only part of the lift.Bank of New Zealand senior economist... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:48:22 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10783158&ref=rss Barfoot and Thompson, Auckland's largest residential realtor with 40 per cent of the market, reported its strongest January month in four years and said it expected gradual and modest increases in house prices over the first quarter... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:01:06 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10783115&ref=rss Hollywood director James Cameron says he wants his children to grow up close to the land and with a strong work ethic when they make the move to South Wairarapa.The Avatar and Titanic director has bought two farms in the South Wairarapa... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:50:48 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10783049&ref=rss The inventory of homes for sale in the Waikato region has seen a dramatic decline, with the number now less than half that at the same time last year, a report shows.But Hamilton real estate agents say the city's market is likely... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10783035&ref=rss The competition for scarce rental housing in Auckland has been intense for several years and appears to be getting worse. This week we have reported the lengths that accommodation seekers are having to go to in the hope of impressing... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782996&ref=rss Big projects demand skilled workers to help with rebuild of Christchurch Auckland builders, engineers, architects, project managers and quantity surveyors are being sought by a Christchurch firm to help with the city's rebuild and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782933&ref=rss Kiwibank has become the latest bank to cut some of its fixed-term home loan rates, dropping its two, three and five year advertised interest rates by 10, 29 and 29 basis points, respectively.At the same time, Kiwibank has ended... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:33:59 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782875&ref=rss Hollywood director James Cameron's purchase of more than 1000ha of land in south Wairarapa has divided politicians but been given the green light by our top farming lobby group.The Avatar, Titanic and Terminator director has bought... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:31:55 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782837&ref=rss Estate agents are placing signs in shop windows for "properties wanted immediately" amid a housing shortage that has slid to the lowest inventory of homes available for sale in four years.Other estate agents are cold-calling property... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:30:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782866&ref=rss He is the brains behind some of the most successful films in history but Hollywood legend James Cameron apparently plans to junk his jet-set lifestyle for life on a farm in South Wairarapa.The Avatar, Titanic and Terminator ... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:30:18 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782817&ref=rss A home belonging to the family of rich-lister and Lockwood Homes co-founder Jo La Grouw Snr is for sale.The late Mr La Grouw built the family home, a Lockwood, in Rotorua in the early 1950s as a prototype for the company that built... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782769&ref=rss Increased buyer demand combined with a four-year low in the number of houses for sale is creating fierce competition between those wanting to snap up a share of the real estate market.The sluggish number of house listings is failing... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:00:22 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782742&ref=rss Wairarapa will soon be home to another Hollywood director after James Cameron bought two farms in the district.The Avatar and Titanic director plans to live on the South Wairarapa properties with his family.Land Information New... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:29:47 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782610&ref=rss The number of homes for sale in New Zealand's three largest citieshas fallen to its lowest level in four years, according to figures released today by property website Realestate.co.nz.Its latest monthly report shows that 8,542... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:02:53 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782477&ref=rss A $100 million public real estate asset disposal programme is under way in Auckland.Auckland Council Property is selling land and buildings owned by the region's former territorial authorities - now Auckland Council - and Auckland... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782474&ref=rss British house prices were unchanged last month, according to property researcher Hometrack, which said downward pressure on prices would continue amid a squeeze on consumers.From a year earlier, values fell 1.6 per cent in January,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782457&ref=rss Leigh and Martin Caughey are the third set of interior designers to own this quaint Remuera villa which started life as a railway workers' cottage just over 90 years ago.As soon as you step inside, it's easy to understand why.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10782456&ref=rss When I was in my early 20s I set off with my husband on our big OE. We were given important, essential advice, including "do not ever leave your bags unattended", and "never ever carry other people's luggage on their behalf". My favourite... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200