Official Cash RateExemptions lift home chancesThe widespread assumption that most first home buyers will be shut out of the housing market by the Reserve Bank's curbs on low-deposit home loans may be too swift.22 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Wheeler batting on sticky wicketNow that we know what the Reserve Bank is doing by way of curbs on low-deposit mortgage lending the question is whether it will work, writes Brian Fallow.21 Aug 09:30 PM
Official Cash RateLending curbs expected to biteThe curbs on low-deposit home lending announced by the Reserve Bank yesterday are likely to prove more restrictive than it thinks, the Bankers Association warns.20 Aug 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateHome prices 7.5pc above last peakChristchurch and Auckland property prices still increasing as regions slow over winter, figures show.08 Aug 07:55 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateGovt targets land bank 'super profits'New Zealand's government wants to trim "super profits" from land banking which it says is the biggest impediment to housing affordability in Auckland.12 Jun 02:30 AM
Official Cash RateInterest-rate increase gains favourThe NZIER shadow board thinks the Reserve Bank should keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent tomorrow.11 Jun 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateFall in dollar catches companies by surpriseThe recent drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar against the US currency could have a caught a number of companies off-guard.11 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDavid Mayes: Patchy housing market makes case for tweaksIf house prices start rising faster, it can require lenders to reduce the proportion of the property value they are prepared to lend, writes David Mayes.06 Jun 05:30 PM
