New ZealandKiwi flat-hunters falling prey to foreign scammersFlat-hunters and those wanting a flatmate have been conned by scammers who lure their victims into sending money overseas.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRental madness: Prices to keep soaringRental prices have risen in many areas of Auckland over the past year with a real estate agency expecting another surge because of a shortage.08 Feb 04:30 PM
PropertyTerm deposits most popular NZ investment choice, surveyJust 6 per cent of investors think shares offer the best rate of return, while rental property is still a popular investment, according to a survey by ASB.06 Feb 08:00 PM
InvestmentRental market madnessDemand for rental property in Auckland is at crisis point, with some houses now attracting as many as 200 would-be tenants. 06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBidding wars as rentals in crisisThe Kiwi dream of owning a home is long gone for many, and now the chances of a decent rental are fading.22 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyQV: Property values slide in OctoberProperty values continued their 'gradual decline' during October, and are now 5.5 per cent below the market peak of late 2007. QV's latest property value index shows values have been falling since March.08 Nov 12:05 AM
BusinessWorld Cup homes pass $20k a weekDozens of homeowners are asking more than $20k a week in rent for the RWC with at least one website threatening to remove some listings.03 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt hopes to have quake land plan by next weekThe Government hopes it will be able to give thousands of Canterbury property owners in the worst earthquake-hit areas some idea of what the future holds by the middle of next week.24 Sep 12:32 AM
New Zealand<i>Glenda Whitehead:</i> Market turnoverRises and falls in house prices don't affect everyone, all the time, says registered valuer Glenda Whitehead.10 Sep 05:00 PM