ConstructionManukau housing: Who owns the land?Government plans to fill vacant Crown land with houses are being lambasted by Labour as a fiasco after one of four would-be Auckland sites turned out to be largely council-owned.11 Jun 06:06 AM
BusinessFeeley has 'total integrity' - Nick SmithQueenstown Lakes District Council boss Adam Feeley has "total integrity", Minister of Building and Housing Nick Smith says.10 Jun 10:50 PM
BDBDBusinessPrices will cool despite $2m suburbAs Auckland's Herne Bay becomes the first NZ suburb to hit $2 million mark, the Reserve Bank says house prices will rise at a slower pace in coming years.10 Jun 09:22 PM
InvestmentNZ's first $2 million suburbThe prestigious suburb - first to reach the $1 million mark in 2003 - has now set a frightening new benchmark.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLooming rates rises discussed in public meetingA small crowd of about 50 people have turned out at a public meeting in Auckland tonight to discuss looming rates increases.10 Jun 08:49 AM
OpinionHome equity release - written in reversePersonal finance and investing columnist Brent Sheather on the pitfalls of home equity release arrangements or reverse mortgages.09 Jun 09:30 PM
BDBDEconomyHome values rise at fastest pace in yearQV's latest figures show NZ house values have risen at the fastest pace in 15 months.09 Jun 12:00 AM
KahuGovt moves to end land rowThe Government is seeking a "workable solution" with Ngati Whatua over plans to develop huge tracts of land in Auckland, after two more iwi spoke out against the Crown.08 Jun 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateProperty Report: Price rises unstoppableToo many drivers are keeping the Auckland property market hot, and experts see little or no change, as David Maida discovers.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Spotlight on Belmont/Bayswater - Beach walk after workThe harbour bridge is no longer seen as an obstacle by buyers looking for coastal properties, writes Graham Hepburn.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Spotlight on Pt Chevalier - Stepping into the top ranksOnce in the shadow of its more fashionable neighbours, Pt Chevalier is coming into its own, writes Graham Hepburn.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Industry experts have their sayExperts from the industry have their say about the property market.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateProperty Report: Buyer hysteria encourages Auckland price surgeAuckland prices have been rising faster than elsewhere in the country, due to recent action by the Reserve Bank and the Govt.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty Report: Rental WoF raises hacklesFormal checklist may limit rental property availability. David Maida finds out more.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty Report: Cast your net widerSome first-home buyers are still managing to get footholds in the Auckland property market despite tough conditions.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessAre foreign buyers to blame?House-price explosion can't be blamed on foreign-based Asian buyers, experts tell Diana Clement.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty Report: Crown land housing planHousing Minister Nick Smith is to oversee the building of hundreds of new homes, writes David Maida.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Spotlight on Orakei - Winds of changeThose who have been priced out of the Ponsonby/Grey Lynn market are turning to Orakei as a more affordable location.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateProperty Report: Reinventing the Kiwi property dreamThe day of the Kiwi quarter-acre dream is a dream of yesteryear, especially for those of us who call Auckland home.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty Report: Demand still outstrips supply of new homesThousands of houses are being built but more are needed to accommodate the desperate hordes, writes Diana Clement.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty Report: Fish hooks in leasehold dealsBuying a leasehold property can be a cheap way of getting into a desirable suburb, writes David Maida.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty Report: Property rollercoaster still climbingAuckland's property market has never been so exciting to watch, says Steve Hart.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty Report: Myths about mortgages bustedSixty is the new 50 even when it comes to mortgages.07 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGeoff Barnett: Auckland's housing market dominance only going to growWith annual price growth at 13.9 per cent, it is no surprise Auckland is increasingly dominant in lifting the country's overall growth rate, writes Geoff Barnett.04 Jun 09:30 PM
EconomyAuckland house sales continue to riseMay property sales in the Auckland market were up 14.5pc from the month before, says Barfoot and Thompson.03 Jun 10:20 PM
Official Cash RateLoan rules cut turnover by 8pcGiven how large the imbalances in the Auckland housing market are, house price growth is likely to persist in the near term.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAucklanders head for regionsAucklanders are increasingly interested in buying properties outside of the city - in places like Hawkes Bay, where you can get "more bang for your buck".03 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWarning over Sydney housing bubbleHouse prices in Sydney rose 15 per cent in May from a year earlier, prompting a warning of a price bubble in Australia's biggest city.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's projects revealedSurplus Crown land at Manukau, Avondale, Massey East and Hobsonville are set to be offered up to private development companies.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNick Smith's 'magical housing bus tour'Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith has embarked on a "magical bus tour" to showcase the Government's plans to free up land for desperately needed housing.29 May 12:15 AM
BDBDConstructionNZ building consents fall in AprilBuilding consents fell in April, after the previous month's strong gain, as intentions to build houses decreased.28 May 11:19 PM
BusinessFormer SFO boss facing housing inquiryFormer SFO boss Adam Feeley is facing an Auditor-General probe into how his family's land has been managed.28 May 11:09 PM
