Banking and financeHome loans fall ahead of LVR rulesThe number of home loans and amount being borrowed has dipped ahead of further lending restrictions, but one mortgage broker says 23 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandVolcano housing 'would be low-income'A family trust that wants to allow housing on a South Auckland volcano says the housing could be around $500,000-$700,000 - aimed at low- and middle-income earners.09 Aug 03:32 AM
New ZealandLabour: no tax breaks for speculatorsLabour Housing Spokesman Phil Twyford says removing negative gearing is needed to squeeze property speculators out of the housing market.04 Aug 04:16 AM
PropertyHome-ownership rated best investmentThe number of people who believe their own home is their best investment has jumped up in the last six months and is now the most popular choice.02 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and finance900 Auckland homes to overseas buyersOverseas residents bought 1749 out of the 57,678 homes sold in New Zealand between April and June, newly-released data shows.01 Aug 01:10 AM
PoliticsWatch: Metiria Turei wants house prices to dropGreen Party co-leader Metiria Turei wants house prices to drop.Watch27 Jul 12:02 AM
InvestmentMillionaire landlord: How I got richA former $17/hour Auckland storeman who started out with only $4000 cash wants to help you become a multimillionaire.25 Jul 06:30 PM
InvestmentFirst-home buyers struggle in the BayBay of Plenty first home buyers are being pushed out of the new house market. But why?24 Jul 10:00 PM
Banking and financeWhy it is officially harder to buy a houseAll four big banks are now applying new lending restrictions to home loans - six weeks ahead of the Reserve Bank's official September deadline.21 Jul 12:30 AM
InvestmentRents soar in regions, is Akld to blame?Rents are rising fast in regions around Auckland, adding more fuel to the theory that the city's overheated property market is affecting other parts of the country.19 Jul 09:33 PM
InvestmentAuckland investors look further afieldSuper City property buyers snaffle almost 20 per cent of June home sales in Hamilton and hit Tauranga and Whangarei markets.19 Jul 06:40 PM
OpinionInvestors scapegoated for council failingCOMMENT: Investors have become scapegoats to divert attention from a council that is expensive to do business with and has lacked proactive policies.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateLabour, Greens welcome new lending restrictionsLabour and the Greens say the new lending rules won't be enough to slow rapid property price hikes.18 Jul 11:50 PM
InvestmentHow to get a free housing reportA new free residential property database will soon be expanded and more information added.13 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWatch: NZ residential property portal launchedA new free residential property data base has been launched and expansions plans will soon see new information added.Watch13 Jul 01:40 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: Fray of housing policiesCOMMENT: It's as though a bee smoker has been pointed at Wellington's most famous hive and its inhabitants have become dopey.12 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeWestpac tightens interest-only lendingWestpac's New Zealand unit is cutting interest-only lending terms to a maximum of five years, in a market where investors are the driving force.11 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDInvestmentPengxin NZ Farm Group CEO resignsAndy Macleod, the chief executive of the Chinese-owned Pengxin New Zealand Farm Group, has resigned.10 Jul 10:15 PM
AgribusinessFraudster May Wang appealsFailed Crafar farms buyer May Wang is appealing her convictions and her eight-year jail sentence. Wang, also known as May Hao, was 10 Jul 09:15 PM
TourismIs Airbnb taking rentals off the market?One real estate agent is worried that Airbnb is taking much needed rental properties off the Auckland market.08 Jul 01:30 AM
Banking and financeLandlords decry loan crackdown threatTenants and first home buyers will suffer if tougher new invesor lending rules are introduced, says a landlords group. Andrew King06 Jul 11:10 PM
InvestmentWatch: Herne Bay mansion comes downA vandalised, abandoned $6 million-plus Auckland mansion nicknamed "Circus McGurkus" is coming down.06 Jul 09:15 PM
InvestmentAuckland property: $400k deposit pleaseUnder growing pressure to control the housing market, John Key said that the Reserve Bank should consider targeting investors with tougher lending rules.05 Jul 11:07 PM
InvestmentRoom with a view...yours for just $9mAfter a big do-up, owners of this Cheltenham Beach property are asking for 'north of $9m' for a four -bedroom home.04 Jul 07:37 PM
InvestmentNZH Focus: What's a sea view worth?Today on NZ Herald Focus - New research has put a dollar amount on exactly how much extra Aucklanders are willing to pay to catch a glimpse of the sea.29 Jun 09:50 PM
InvestmentSky-high bungalow price 'mad'A modest Whangarei bungalow has sold for $230,000 above its capital value - has the world gone mad?15 Jun 10:11 PM
InvestmentNew tax for Sydney foreign buyersIt's getting more expensive to buy a house in two Australian states if you live overseas.14 Jun 08:40 PM
InvestmentWe're not the cause of homelessness - landlordsLandlords say they're not responsible for any homeless problem - in face we need more rentals for people on low incomes.13 Jun 10:15 PM
Banking and financeKey 'potentially' backs new restrictionsPrime Minister John Key says he "potentially" supports income-related restrictions on mortgage lending.13 Jun 06:07 AM
PropertyThe ticking time bomb of interest-only loansAn interest-only mortgage allows the borrower to pay just the interest on their loan, but could there be some big hidden risks?12 Jun 10:30 PM
InvestmentThe 'island' for under $1mA unit in Mt Roskill? Or a country house with its own natural moat? This Auckland 'island' is for sale - tipped to go for under $1m.07 Jun 01:00 AM
AgribusinessFraudster May Wang jailed for eight yearsFailed Crafar farms bidder sentenced in Hong Kong for fraud associated with her attempt to buy the North Island properties.06 Jun 06:35 PM
BDBDInvestmentArgosy lifts annual earnings 5pcA shift in the country's fourth-biggest listed property investor's portfolio helped lift rental income.25 May 09:32 PM
