Banking and financeNZ property: Sellers still have upper handKiwis keen to sell off their homes continue to hold the upper hand in New Zealand's property market, despite a slight ease in the national asking price during November.03 Dec 05:48 AM
EconomyWhere first home buyers headFirst-home buyers in Auckland are flocking to the west, where there are more new buyers than anywhere else in the country, latest data shows.02 Dec 12:15 AM
ConstructionBuilding consents ease from highsThe house-building sector's rising fortunes have taken a tumble, with the latest Statistics New Zealand data showing the rate of increase slipping.28 Nov 10:00 PM
Official Cash RateLow deposit lending halvedThe share of new mortgage lending going to borrowers with low deposits halved in October, the first month in which the Reserve Bank's curbs on such loans applied.27 Nov 11:22 PM
ConstructionBuilders pressure Reserve Bank on loansThe building industry has stepped up pressure on the Reserve Bank over its loan to value ratio (LVR) loan restrictions.26 Nov 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateLVR limits ease pressureLending restrictions are starting to ease the pressure on the property market but first-home buyers are still finding it tough as prices and interest rates creep up.26 Nov 06:28 AM
Official Cash RateHousing affordability worsensDespite the introduction of the Reserve Bank's lending restrictions, home affordability has continued to worsen according to a new report.25 Nov 09:20 PM
Official Cash RateEnglish tackles LVR criticsA fall in the number of first-home buyers is plaguing Australia too - evidence, the Finance Minister says, that it's not the Reserve Bank's mortgage restrictions.18 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyYellen stands by Fed low rates policiesFed chair nominee Janet Yellen says the US economy has gained ground, but still needs support as unemployment is still too high.14 Nov 07:00 PM
