New ZealandHouse mortgage market drying upThe number of people who received mortgages in the first quarter of this year was 30 per cent down on 2009.15 Apr 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateExperts: Banks more willing to lend on mortgagesWould-be housebuyers struggling to scrape together a deposit have a glimmer of hope, as banks appear to be loosening the purse strings.12 Apr 04:00 PM
Investment<i>Mary Holm</i>: Fed up with landlord tantrums Mary Holm's financial advice column features an accountant who's fed up with complaining landlords.09 Apr 04:00 PM
InvestmentAllied investors in the roughShareholders in rural services company Allied Farmers stand to lose out over an estimated $24 million mortgage on the Jack Nicklaus-designed Kinloch Golf Club near Lake Taupo.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandIt's hard labour to own a houseThe average Kiwi has to work nearly three times harder to pay off the average house than they did 50 years ago.13 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandCash for preaching lifts Tamaki's pay to $1mBishop Brian Tamaki is paid an average of $3000 each time he preaches at a Destiny Church outside of Auckland.12 Mar 03:00 PM
Personal FinancePersonal savings present savvy loan optionBefore you start house-hunting, you need to figure out how much you can afford to borrow.07 Mar 03:00 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
Opinion<i>John Dorbu:</i> The great mortgagee ripoff<p><b>John Dorbu writes on capital gains tax and selling investment properties on the cheap.</b></p>23 Feb 03:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateFalling NZ house sales may mean faltering recovery, say economists11 Feb 02:00 AM
Official Cash RateKiwibank cuts mortgage ratesState-owned Kiwibank has cut its variable mortgage rate to 5.65 per cent.07 Feb 09:30 PM
Official Cash RateOther banks expected to follow ANZ cutANZ National Bank has slashed its variable home mortgage rates - putting pressure on other banks to follow suit.25 Jan 03:00 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
Official Cash RateHouses more affordable - but it may not lastMore affordable homes are driving enthusiasm in property sales, but experts warn the relatively cheaper housing may not last. 07 Jan 03:00 PM
EconomyBig range of calls on house marketBoom or bust? Property writer Anne Gibson looks at predictions for the year.04 Jan 03:00 PM
