Interest ratesHome affordability improves in JanuaryNew Zealand home affordability improved slightly in January after a fall in median house prices more than offset a small increase in fixed mortgage rates.24 Feb 01:30 AM
Opinion<i>John Dorbu:</i> The great mortgagee ripoff<p><b>John Dorbu writes on capital gains tax and selling investment properties on the cheap.</b></p>23 Feb 03:00 PM
Interest ratesHousing confidence rising, says ASBHousing confidence is on the rise in Auckland, while a new survey is showing growing uncertainty about tax changes and rising interest rates.23 Feb 03:00 AM
InvestmentBryers admits Blue Chip book keeping offencesBlue Chip co-founder Mark Bryers admits failing to keep accounting records in the lead-up to the collapse of his property empire.23 Feb 01:47 AM
Interest ratesTax reforms to put brakes on house prices - expertsThe dream of first home ownership will be made easier by Prime Minister John Key's likely tax reforms, economists said today.10 Feb 03:27 AM
InvestmentChange in property rules 'inevitable'The status quo for property investors cannot be sustained, Tax Working Group member John Shewan says.09 Feb 09:52 PM
InvestmentRelief in property circles as most tax options ruled outThe vice-president of the Property Investors Federation is relieved that most housing tax options were ruled out in Prime Minister John Key's speech yesterday, but he is wary of what is to come.09 Feb 03:00 PM
EconomyKey speech tomorrow to set out economic planAfter months of debate and speculation the Govt will finally reveal its plans for tax reform tomorrow.08 Feb 04:40 AM
PoliticsFive big takeouts that business expects from Key's speechHow will business judge John Key's economic plans? Pretty well - if he meets the five key criteria, writes Fran O’Sullivan.07 Feb 10:30 PM
InvestmentHouse sale price average down $47k in one monthThe Auckland housing market slowed sharply in January with house prices and sales both well down.04 Feb 03:00 PM
InvestmentProperty market 'sluggish'The NZ property market continues to be 'dormant', according to a monthly real estate industry report.01 Feb 09:00 PM
Opinion<i>Mark Keating:</i> Low-tax threshold fairest option for allMark Keating suggests a way to ensure low-income earners are not losers in tax changes. 01 Feb 03:00 PM
