New ZealandPlan unveiled to build 100,000 basic homesLabour leader David Shearer has unveiled a new affordable housing policy to build 100,000 basic homes for first home buyers.18 Nov 04:30 PM
InvestmentKey weighs in on NZ 'sex hotel'Prime Minister John Key said he didn't think prostitution law reform had worked in New Zealand.14 Nov 03:08 AM
InvestmentBuilding labelled as NZ's first sex hotelOpponents of the Chow Brothers' resource consent say it could become New Zealand's first sex hotel and a drawcard for overseas and out-of-town sex buyers.13 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJoel Cayford: Prudent councils shouldn't bank on growth to pay billsIt is of concern that while individual home owners and property investors are being encouraged to reduce debt and increase personal savings.13 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBig loans, big risksBanks again are offering big loans to property investors, but they come with a warning to those who assume they can leverage their way into high returns.10 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ median house prices hit new highThe median house price in New Zealand rose to a record $380,000 last month as sales jumped by almost a third compared to October 2011, according to new figures.08 Nov 08:45 PM
OpinionOverseas land figures disputedThe recent debate over how much of our farmland is overseas owned shows very large differences in estimates, writes Bill Rosenberg.06 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: More fun than mowing the lawnsI own a major airport, three retirement village operators, a chain of petrol stations, two power companies, two insurance companies, two banks and an iconic fast food operator. I don't own a house and never have.05 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyHousing affordability still a serious problem - EnglishHousing affordability is still a problem and the "housing market is not working properly'', says Finance Minister Bill English.23 Oct 06:19 AM
InvestmentCrafar Farms: Final legal bid rejectedA Chinese company's bid to buy the Crafar dairy farms passed its final legal hurdle today after an attempt to block the deal in the Supreme Court was dismissed.17 Oct 04:27 AM
EconomyNo spring rush as house sales dipA lower-than-usual number of new house listings for this time of year resulted in record house prices last month, according to figures out today.08 Oct 02:45 AM
InvestmentCrafar buyer eyes more landThe Chinese conglomerate that bought the Crafar Farms this year is not ruling out the possibility of buying more New Zealand dairy land to fuel its exports to China.07 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionIndustry yet to nail down its flawsOn the face of it there were some positive responses to the 25 recommendations of the Hunn Report on the leaky-building crisis, writes David Kernohan,04 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeMortgagee sales near 2009 levelsThe number of mortgagee sales in the first half of this year is close to figures last seen in the recession in 2009.30 Sep 04:30 PM
InvestmentHousing inquiry met with silenceNorth Shore businessman and Rich-lister John Copson has garnered local government support for his big plans to transform Takapuna.25 Sep 05:30 PM
InvestmentCity affordable, if you start smallMore than half of Aucklanders think first-time home buyers should turn their back on the city to get on the property ladder, a Herald-DigiPoll survey shows.18 Sep 05:30 PM
Interest ratesHouse boom - rise of the $1m suburbsEleven Auckland suburbs now have average house values of $1 million or more - and New Zealand could have its first $2 million suburb by Christmas.17 Sep 05:30 PM
InvestmentNo reserve, but not a stealIt could have been one of the world's cheapest homes with no reserve price at auction. Instead the three-bedroom Hamilton property sold for a respectable price.12 Sep 05:30 PM
