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
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
