Interest ratesKiwibank follows rivals with big mortgage rate cutsKiwibank, which led its rivals in cutting two-year fixed home loan rates last week, has now followed them by reducing its three, four and five year rates.05 Jul 12:15 AM
Interest ratesProperty market weak, prices fall 1.4pc in MayHouse prices fell 1.4 per cent across New Zealand in May, according to the latest REINZ Monthly Housing Price Index, released this morning.14 Jun 11:15 PM
Interest ratesHouse prices on Budget brinkUncertainty over next week's Budget with its potential for tax increases for landlords is being blamed for a sluggish property market.09 May 04:00 PM
Interest ratesAuckland house prices hit Feb high, says BarfootsAuckland's largest real estate company says average sale prices for February were up by 3.2 per cent.02 Mar 11:41 PM
Interest ratesHome affordability improves in JanuaryNew Zealand home affordability improved slightly in January after a fall in median house prices more than offset a small increase in fixed mortgage rates.24 Feb 01:30 AM
Interest ratesHousing confidence rising, says ASBHousing confidence is on the rise in Auckland, while a new survey is showing growing uncertainty about tax changes and rising interest rates.23 Feb 03:00 AM
Interest ratesTax reforms to put brakes on house prices - expertsThe dream of first home ownership will be made easier by Prime Minister John Key's likely tax reforms, economists said today.10 Feb 03:27 AM
Interest ratesStudy names unfair credit card companiesHidden details about the interest charged on partly-paid or overdue credit card balances is unfairly costing customers.24 Jan 08:00 PM
Interest ratesHomes out of reach for many NZers - reportAuckland is fast catching Queenstown again as the least affordable region in New Zealand.24 Jan 07:30 PM
Interest ratesHouses in Auckland less affordableHome loan affordability worsened in Auckland and Northland for first home buyers last month.18 Dec 01:30 AM
Interest ratesWestpac: Tax change would cut home pricesSome of the tax changes under consideration would reduce house prices and raise rents, says Westpac.16 Dec 03:00 PM
Interest ratesHouse values climb but many vendors choose to stay putFigures released today show nationwide values are up 4.1 per cent from April but still 5.9 per cent below the market peak of late 2007.06 Dec 03:00 PM
Interest ratesLack of homes pushes up Auckland pricesA shortage of homes for sale has pushed Auckland's residential property values higher than a year earlier, QV figures show.08 Nov 03:00 PM
Interest ratesHome loan affordability worst in nearly a yearRising house prices and interest rates have combined to weaken home loan affordability to its worst level since December 2008.23 Oct 04:36 AM
