New ZealandPlaying housing lotteryAuckland University property researcher Dr Michael Rehm said the figures showed that long-term homeowners in the "hot spots" of Auckland could cash up but people living elsewhere had fewer options.20 Feb 04:00 PM
InvestmentHouse prices drive out 38,000Auckland's housing "bubble" is worsening inequality, says Salvation Army.16 Feb 04:00 PM
InvestmentProperty values surge in Wellington, TaurangaAuckland property values fell last month, but the market's still surging in many parts of New Zealand.09 Feb 11:00 PM
InvestmentAuckland house prices dipProperty market posts first monthly fall in more than a year, while homeowners refinance. Auckland values dipped, while Wellington saw strong gains.09 Feb 04:00 PM
InvestmentLorde video guru makes quick saleProducer who has worked with Lorde and Katy Perry is selling a former air force bungalow just seven months after buying it for record $1.6 million.09 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDInvestmentAuckland property values downAuckland property values fell last month, says QV, as new rules dented investor demand.08 Feb 11:05 PM
InvestmentProperty market about to 'go bananas'An Auckland property specialist with links to Chinese investment community predicts a huge inflow of capital into Auckland's property market this year.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyShort, sharp lesson due on pricesMaking a movie about collateralised debt obligations and credit default swaps that is both compelling and accurate is quite some achievement.30 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyWorld's priciest 'average' homesAuckland is one of the world's least affordable cities to buy a home. See here the homes that you can get for the median price around the world.25 Jan 06:58 AM
InvestmentLeading questions: Roger MacDonaldRoger MacDonald, the new chief executive of Auckland Council's Panuku Development Auckland, gives his take on the year ahead.18 Jan 09:00 PM
BDBDInvestmentAuckland property tipped to calm this yearAuckland house prices are expected to rise at more modest levels in 2016 as lending curbs for investors offset likely declines in mortgage rates.14 Jan 09:20 PM
InvestmentAuckland house values up less than 1pcThe latest QV stats revealed that Auckland's house value increases slowed to almost snail's pace last month.12 Jan 11:00 PM
InvestmentHouse price figures could show coolingQuotable Value figures out tomorrow are expected to show a cooling in prices in December.12 Jan 02:30 AM
EconomyAuckland home affordability improves (marginally)Auckland housing affordability has improved slightly - but the city is now 59 per cent less affordable than the rest of New Zealand.11 Jan 10:25 PM
ConstructionAuckland's new zoning maps releasedAuckland residents and ratepayers can now see if their suburbs are destined for new multi-storey developments.17 Dec 03:44 AM
ConstructionAuckland rezoning maps set to be releasedAuckland Council is understood to be releasing maps tomorrow showing large swathes of suburban Auckland being rezoned for multiple townhouses and apartments.16 Dec 08:57 AM
InvestmentWhat might push up rentsInterest rates might be sinking but council rates are rising and that could drive rents up.16 Dec 06:02 AM
Investment$500 a week: Auckland's rent blowHousing's perfect storm as cost of renting a typical home in Auckland hits new high.15 Dec 07:55 PM
InvestmentProperty: Rich and poor at the same time?In a raging property market, it's possible to have a million-dollar home and no cash, writes Joanna Mathers.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBanks cut mortgage ratesANZ, Westpac, Kiwibank and BNZ have now cut mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank reduced the OCR to a record low of 2.5 per cent.09 Dec 11:05 PM
Aged careRetirement village boom tipped in new reportMore than 11 new retirement villages will need to be built annually to cater for our aging population.07 Dec 05:30 PM
ConstructionShoddy work: Notices issued to fix buildingA $50 million-plus housing project at Albany identified as the site of a shoddy-building video has been issued with four notices by Auckland Council to fix work.03 Dec 09:09 AM
EconomyAuckland property market slowsAuckland's property market showed signs of slowing last month, with a 7.7 per cent fall in sales and new listings dropping by a similar amount.02 Dec 09:15 PM
ConstructionWhat will happen in your backyard?INTERACTIVE: Confidential maps show a big squeeze in some of Auckland's poshest and poorest streets.26 Nov 09:43 PM
Banking and financeDrop in OCR to 2 per cent tipped for 2016Economists at Westpac and ASB forecast a drop in the OCR to 2 per cent next year.24 Nov 01:33 AM
InvestmentAccidental millionaires: $285k to $7mTwenty years ago they bought a 4ha lifestyle block in Whenuapai's Brigham Creek Rd for $285,000. This month they sold it for $7 million.21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: In hole for millionsJust imagine if someone told you the ratepayers of Auckland and the taxpayers of New Zealand were giving billions of dollars to the wealthiest property owners.21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementUnlikely link between dieting and cashWe all know what's it's like to have no self-control in the two Fs - that's food and finances.19 Nov 11:00 PM
InvestmentRents set to break $500-a-week barrierAuckland tenants could be in for a New Year shock.18 Nov 08:40 PM
InvestmentHRV launches lease scheme for landlordsA new housing ventilation scheme aims to improve the state of housing for rental properties.10 Nov 02:00 AM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Five Ds for Auckland property investorsSaddling yourself with debt for poor gross yield is dopey, says expert.06 Nov 10:50 PM
EconomyAuckland property market losing its heatAuckland's biggest real estate agency says median house prices dropped 1.3 per cent last month and its chief also acknowledged auction clearance rates had "slowed".03 Nov 09:55 PM
