InvestmentSoaring Eagle set to draw in visitorsMultimillionaire property investor Peter Cooper helped build the country's most important new heritage structure which opens tomorrow in the Bay of Islands.19 Dec 04:00 PM
InvestmentBiz Leader of the year: Chris GudgeonProperty developers and investors have enjoyed an outstanding year but Kiwi Income Property Trust chief executive Chris Gudgeon could be the star of the bunch.08 Dec 04:00 PM
InvestmentWynyard complex gets ready for salePre-sales of the first of 500 to 600 new Wynyard Quarter apartments start in February and the first show-home is being built.08 Dec 04:00 PM
InvestmentPM says Chinese real estate investment minorA surge in Chinese investment in New Zealand residential real estate is something the Government needs to consider, but at the moment is not a significant issue says John Key.08 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMaria Hurley: Residents battle developers over central cityAs a wave of pro-intensification development sweeps Auckland more residents will find themselves battling to preserve the character of their neighbourhoods.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWives lose in Bethell family battleAn ex-wife and a widow who teamed up against their sister-in-law have lost the latest court battle in a dispute over a prized piece of coastal land.03 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Helping grandchildren into first homeA reader writes: I intend to settle a cash sum on each of my grandchildren on my demise. What fish hooks exist if I place a lump sum in a KiwiSaver account for each?01 Dec 04:00 PM
Aged careNeighbour fights new Ryman siteA neighbour is opposing a new Auckland Ryman Healthcare village, saying views will be blocked and roads jammed with traffic when hundreds of elderly people move in.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsAlexandra Park property plan gains paceAlexandra Park's chief executive Dominique Dowding said apartments would be for sale from February and she predicted occupation of the Green Lane West Rd places by the end of 2016.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Aged careViews split over retirement village planRyman Healthcare's application to build a retirement village in Greenlane has drawn strong community reaction both for and against the $100 million-plus project.24 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesBob Jones eyes UKWellington-headquartered investor Robt. Jones Holdings has added to its commercial and industrial property portfolio and is turning its attention to the British market.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateBig landlords face squeezeThe Reserve Bank is working on new regulations for loans to big property investors which are likely to see them pay higher interest rates.21 Nov 04:00 PM
InvestmentLaw firm ordered to pay more for Blue Chip lossesA Tauranga law firm will have to pay $150,000 more to retirees who lost money in Blue Chip, a Court of Appeal ruling has found.18 Nov 07:15 PM
OpinionAndrew Bruce: Long term landlords want long term tenantsAs a long term landlord Andrew Bruce seeks long term tenancies because he takes a long term view of his investment properties.17 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Rules for first-home buyersHome buyers heeding the Prime Minister’s advice to consider an apartment can qualify to use KiwiSaver funds.17 Nov 06:10 PM
Banking and financeSpring house prices surge 11.8%Auckland house prices have hit a new high and national sales volumes rose 11.8 per cent last month in a big spring resurgence.13 Nov 01:40 AM
Banking and financeBank eyes curbs on speculatorsThe Reserve Bank is eyeing measures to discourage speculators from buying multiple houses as it acknowledges its loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions have favoured investors.12 Nov 04:00 PM
InvestmentWest Auckland's new mall cinema planWest Auckland is about to get a huge boost, after a big landlord this morning announced a $36 million expansion and upgrade of New Lynn's LynnMall shopping centre.11 Nov 09:50 PM
InvestmentDrop in profit for giant landlordsTwo of New Zealand’s biggest commercial and industrial landlords have this morning reported half-year results down on last year.11 Nov 08:49 PM
InvestmentCost rises blamed for apartment rent painA 157 per cent Auckland Council rates rise and a 140 per cent operating costs increase have been blamed for the axing of guaranteed rental returns on a city apartment block.10 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Investor landlords need curbingIt's time the Reserve Bank found a way to rein in New Zealand's biggest landlords, writes Bernard Hickey.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Fletcher Building following a flawed strategyOctober was a crazy month for financial markets.07 Nov 04:00 PM
EconomyHouse values rise at slowest rate in two years - QVHouse values throughout New Zealand rose 1.1pc in the past three months, the slowest rise in two years, according to QV data out.05 Nov 11:00 PM
InvestmentBought for $630k - sold for over $40mAlan Wallace is an accidental property investor, signing a deal to sell a 16ha East Tamaki site for more than $40m after paying $630,000 for the real estate 21 years ago.20 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyWill more Chinese snap up NZ houses?An economist says China's plans to ease the restrictions its citizens face when investing overseas will see more Chinese money flowing into NZ's property market.16 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDEconomyProperty values rise at slowest pace in 15 months - QVProperty values rose 6.4 per cent nationwide in September, slowing from an annual pace of 6.9 per cent in August, according to QV.05 Oct 11:58 PM
Aged careHow to give up the day jobWhat would it take to give up the day job and retire young? Financial adviser Simon Hassan says few people want to quit work at a young age these days.05 Oct 04:00 PM
InvestmentWatercare defends development feesWatercare Services has hit back at a developer who accused it of charging too much for Auckland residential subdivisions.29 Sep 04:00 PM
EconomyLandlords planning rent hikesBarfoot and Thompson has just released its annual landlord survey - and it revealed most are planning to put rents up by about 5 per cent.28 Sep 10:15 PM
Property10 reasons to rent, not buyOwning your own home is the "Kiwi dream" but it's becoming out of reach for a lot of people. But fear not, here's ten reasons why you might prefer to stay renting.25 Sep 07:07 PM
Banking and financeLandlords up share of house salesWestpac has changed its business model after discovering landlords are on the rise with their share of house sales up from 37 per cent a year ago to 42 per cent last month.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrecious park gifted to Super CityAucklanders have been gifted a new $5 million-plus conservation reserve the size of Cornwall Park, spanning a 10km beachfront at Te Arai near Mangawhai.14 Sep 05:00 PM
