TourismBach owners face rental taxAbout 1400 private bach owners on the Coromandel face being stung with a new council charge if their properties are rented out as short-term holiday accommodation.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Reserve Bank in tight spot on house hikesDespite it being only March, we've already seen 17 central banks around the world reduce interest rates this year.10 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessBella Casa: Luxury in RemueraBella Casa, one of Remuera's most luxurious mansions, could set a new record for the suburb this year if it sells for $15 million to $20 million.09 Mar 04:00 PM
EconomyAuckland's economy boomingAuckland's economy is expanding quickly with strong immigration, employment, wage growth and tourist arrivals.09 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Mangere Bridge - Southern attractionFun lifestyle, location and community feel sell this suburb, says Graham Hepburn.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Otahuhu may be the next PonsonbyOtahuhu is much like the Ponsonby of old and offers stand-alone character homes on good size sections with a colourful and character filled main street.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Industry experts have their sayExperts from the industry have their say about the property market.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessBuyers, lenders hold breathThe Reserve Bank is considering tighter mortgage lending restrictions, and could impose them within months, reports Tony Verdon.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Arch Hill - Quaint enclave of valueTurn-of-the-century workingman's cottages offer charm in the shadow of the city, writes Graham Hepburn.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Room for landlords to moveStatistics indicate that the disparity between rents and house prices means the upward price spiral may still have a long way to go.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Your dream home for $600k? Get realBuyers having unrealistic expectations is one of the pet hates of real estate agents, says Diana Clement.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Rising tide of troubleRising sea levels will make low-lying beachfront properties far harder, and possibly prohibitively expensive, to insure.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Housing crisis continuesWe have a long way to go to give everyone a clean, dry and warm home and there is ample opportunity for businesses to give people what they need.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Point and peruse data on potential new purchaseQV and CoreLogic have launched what claims to be New Zealand's first independent property smartphone app: QV homeguide.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Sales, values will keep risingDespite rising values, especially in Auckland, the number of sales has been very low says Jonno Ingerson.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Stonefields - Rock solid vision for growthOnce the source for much of Auckland's roading gravel, Stonefields is now a convivial neighbourhood where residents become friends, writes Graham Hepburn.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Auckland's cheapest suburbsOnly six areas of Auckland still have average prices under $400,000, meaning affordable homes are out of reach for many city dwellers.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Top dollar gained at auctionsReserve prices easily exceeded as buyers crowd into the city's auction rooms to snap up the day's catalogue of property offerings, writes Tony Verdon.08 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessProperty report: Ground rent needs cautious approachLeasehold properties have a tarnished image but can still suit some homeowners and investors. Tony Verdon reports.08 Mar 03:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeBanks relieved as proposal droppedThe major banks are breathing a sigh of relief that the Reserve Bank has decided to drop the 5+ proposal.05 Mar 10:55 PM
Official Cash RateLandlords hit backLandlords have hit back at Reserve Bank consultation on their sector, threatening to punish tenants by hiking rents if a tougher lending regime is ushered in.05 Mar 09:19 PM
ConstructionNZ's biggest apartment planA new $300 million 800-unit Albany project, promoted as New Zealand's largest residential apartment development, has just been announced. Martin 04 Mar 10:35 PM
Banking and financeCrisis persists despite building riseBuilding activity has reached its strongest growth rate in almost 15 years and is up sharply in the latest quarter, but critics say it is still not helping relieve Auckland's housing crisis.04 Mar 04:00 PM
EconomyHouse prices: Are they up or down?A day after QV released stats showing yet another increase in property values, Auckland realtor Barfoot & Thompson says last month saw a fall in prices, as more properties came on the market.03 Mar 10:25 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Matters residentialThe biggest investment most retail investors will make is in the residential property market but research is not extensive.03 Mar 08:30 PM
EconomyHot property: Auckland values soarAuckland house values are up by 43.8 per cent on the last boom in 2007 - but a valuer is warning that off-the-plan buyers are not always recovering their money.03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Govt says law change on track for first home buyersThe legislation to alter the KiwiSaver first home withdrawal scheme is going through parliament. What does this mean for first home buyers?02 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinesseHome to finish building housesThe country's biggest off-site house manufacturer, now in receivership, is finishing the work it started at New Zealand's most advanced special housing area.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland house prices soarAverage asking prices for houses for country smash through the half-million-dollar barrier for the first time but in Auckland the rampant market is surprising even the experts.28 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessMcMansions back and bigger than everNew American homes were bigger than ever last year, according to data from the US Census Bureau.27 Feb 01:40 AM
Official Cash RateAuckland property market still strongIn the last year, Auckland house prices were up 16 per cent and it is expected pressures will build up house prices even more.25 Feb 08:35 PM
