New ZealandFall in mortgagee sales welcomedThe decline in mortgagee sales of residential properties has been interpreted by a bank economist as a welcome sign of an improvement in the economy.23 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Incident at Santa's cave"I want," the boy screamed, "I want a surplus."19 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Pop, bang, crack goes the housing bubbleIf anybody thinks they did understand property markets and the link with financial stability, these conference papers will disabuse them of that notion, writes David Chaplin.17 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandBills soar but relief due next yearPower bills have jumped more than $100 this year, latest figures show - but Auckland households can expect some reprieve next year.17 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeGDP growth has likely slowedA slowdown from the first half of the year is expected when economic growth figures for the September quarter come out on Thursday.16 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyHouse prices nearing 2007 peakAuckland City house values will shortly top the market peak of 2007 in real terms as a red-hot property market pushes up prices.11 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyHouse sales reach five-year highHouse sale volumes have hit a five-year high in the wake of booming prices, with a Real Estate Institute report showing sales up 24 per cent in a year.11 Dec 12:25 AM
ConstructionSeismic rules tipped to boost building workAuckland builder George Levick expects tougher new seismic standards to be a big boost to the construction sector.10 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessTree removal easier under new lawThe Government's moves to permanently abolish tree protection rules for those not already named on district plans will be further strengthened, an expert says.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTycoon's $40m retreat takes shapeRoofs are going on New Zealand's biggest, most expensive new residential development, which could be finished next summer.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand13 Auckland suburbs in $1m clubAuckland now has 13 suburbs with an average house value of $1 million or more, property figures released to the Herald show.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFirst home buyers find island dreamWaiheke Island could be the last place in Auckland where first home buyers can still afford the quarter acre dream.08 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyAuckland house prices up 1.5pcThe average selling price for homes in the Auckland market rose by 1.5 per cent last month, says the region's biggest real estate agency Barfoot and Thompson.04 Dec 10:30 PM
BusinessListings fail to keep up with demandAuckland real estate asking prices fell 2 per cent last month even as longer-term sale prices continued to soar, according to Realestate.co.nz.03 Dec 04:30 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
EconomyRecord prices: Your home's new valueThe two faces of the North Island property market are reflected in new figures out today that show Auckland prices still largely surging.02 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Heritage move a breath of fresh airThe powers that be within the Super City are floating an idea that would give some flesh to all those slogans about liveable, transformational and world class.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHamilton's new house rules lambastedA council has gone to extreme lengths to create safer neighbourhoods by preventing home owners from building garages ahead of the house, and forcing more living on to the front yard with little privacy.30 Nov 04:30 PM
