InvestmentDevelopers to fight knockbacksDevelopers of two huge residential schemes knocked back by authorities in Auckland last week are vowing to fight for their right to build and are heading to the Environment Court.25 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentRentals most popular despite share surgeRental property is back on top as the most popular place for people to invest their money despite a stellar run from the New Zealand sharemarket last year.25 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionAndrew King: Slash house prices? It would be a disasterIf it ever occurred, writes Andrew King, any existing home owner who previously had less than 70 per cent equity in their home would probably lose it to a mortgagee sale.21 Feb 08:30 PM
InvestmentSkyCity near year high on convention centre newsSkyCity Entertainment Group was trading near an annual high yesterday, even before its lucrative convention centre deal clearance.19 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyProperty prices fall in JanuaryHouse prices and overall sales numbers eased last month but the property market remains much stronger than a year ago, according to figures out this morning.11 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandPM: More working prisons on the wayMore prisons will be turned into working prisons where all prisoners will be placed in a 40-hour week programme of work and rehabilitation, says John Key.29 Jan 01:05 AM
InvestmentChina push worries criticsAuckland homeowners are being encouraged to sell their houses to wealthy Chinese investors in a television marketing push.27 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyPM: KiwiBuild policy 'dishonest'Prime Minister John Key has called Labour's KiwiBuild housing policy "dishonest".25 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandFrustrated home buyers want investors to be discouragedWhen looking for a first home, it's hard enough having to contend with all the other young families wanting their first step on the property ladder.19 Jan 07:10 PM
EconomyProperty prices up againHouse prices struck a new median price record of $389,000 last December, up 9.6 per cent on the same month in 2011, the Real Estate Institute of NZ says.14 Jan 10:05 PM
InvestmentRent falls tipped as demand slumpsRenters could be in luck, as a turnaround in the market has seen a flood of listings and brought prices to a standstill.14 Jan 01:05 AM
Banking and financeTime to fix mortgage has comeFloating mortgage holders could save more than $700 million this year by switching to a two-year fixed rate, statistics show.12 Jan 04:30 PM
InvestmentBusiness coach jailed for fraudSelf-described business coach Shane Wenzel has been sent to jail for three years for mortgage fraud.13 Dec 10:15 PM
CompaniesChristchurch house buying schemeA scheme has been launched to encourage Aucklanders to buy big new planned Christchurch houses for $640,000, as a financial watchdog reminds investors.03 Dec 04:30 PM
InvestmentHelen Twose: Investment buys not main focusThinking of using KiwiSaver's first-home subsidy for an investment property?03 Dec 04:30 PM
InvestmentSex hotel decision soonA decision on plans for a 15-level brothel and hotel in Auckland's CBD will be out next month.19 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyChinese bid big at home auctionsRich Chinese are removing their money and assets from their own country and outbidding Aucklanders on houses, a worried real estate agent says.19 Nov 04:30 PM
