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
InvestmentBody corporates back call for regulationThe head of one of Auckland's largest body corporate managers wants those in charge to be regulated but holds little hope of change.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeCurbs 'cooling house market'Westpac New Zealand expects Auckland's heated housing market to cool following regulatory changes.02 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionGovt wants review of urban planningThe Government has set its sights on New Zealand cities' urban planning rules as part of its drive to improve housing affordability.02 Nov 03:33 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: New limits loom for landlordsFrom November 1, people borrowing to buy a residential investment property in Auckland will need at least a 30 per cent deposit, the Reserve Bank has decreed.30 Oct 02:10 AM
Banking and financeReserve: No rates cut - for nowOfficial cash rate to remain at 2.75 per cent but bank worried about effects of China slowdown.28 Oct 09:05 PM
InvestmentThe death of the Kiwi bachOnce upon a time, everyone pitched their tents on the lawn and shared a loo. Now, writes Joanna Mathers, big business is taking over.24 Oct 09:08 PM
Official Cash RateLandlords ignorant of deposit rulesAn "alarming" number of landlords remain largely ignorant of new Reserve Bank LVR rules which demand Auckland investors have 30 per cent deposits.23 Oct 04:00 PM
InvestmentAuckland rents up $2000 in a yearAuckland residential rents have risen by an average of $2000 over the last year - a 9 per cent hike.21 Oct 09:15 PM
InvestmentPine Harbour Marina sold for $22mInterests associated with marina investor and developer Simon Herbert have bought Auckland's Pine Harbour Marina for $22 million.20 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionShoddy work: investors get out$50 million-plus housing project in Auckland has been identified by a property investor as the site of shoddy building.15 Oct 11:25 PM
EconomyWhat is the Auckland 'halo' effect?NZ house prices have hit a new record high but why?11 Oct 10:30 PM
EconomyProperty prices up after 3-month chillAuckland property market rebounds, with average prices jumping from $821,079 in August to $836,275 last month.05 Oct 09:10 PM
EconomyAre Chinese cooling on NZ property?Moves to take the heat out of the Auckland housing market appear to be having an effect.30 Sep 09:40 PM
EconomyAuckland home affordability improvesFalling interest rates and static prices is making Auckland housing more affordable, say Massey University lecturers.28 Sep 09:10 PM
OpinionMark Ebrey: Three-bedroom house for $45,000?My town actually went backwards in the last QV figures, with one real estate company listing a solid three-bedroom home for $45,000, writes Mark Ebrey.23 Sep 01:42 AM
