New ZealandHouse prices rise to record averageNew housing statistics have identified increasing numbers of Auckland suburbs that are out of reach for first-time buyers, with childless big-earners the most likely to be able to buy now.09 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandChinese bidding for Tongan royal estate in AucklandA group of Chinese investors are understood to be the main contenders hoping to buy the Tongan royal residence in Auckland.06 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentUp to 12,500 workers needed for Christchurch rebuildThe residential rebuild in Christchurch could require up to 12,500 full time workers and reveal a number of skills shortages in occupations such as concreting and carpentry, Prime Minister John Key says.06 Apr 03:48 AM
New Zealand$10,000 drop in house prices helping buyersHouse prices have fallen nationally $10,000 in the past three months, and affordability is increasing around NZ.04 Apr 05:30 PM
Business'Winter of discontent' in store for quake hit property marketHouse sales in Christchurch have plummeted since last month's quake, and worse could be in store.28 Mar 11:00 PM
BusinessEstate agent asked bank to fake papers in sale disputeA Nelson real estate agent tried to have a bank falsify documents to cover up problems over a sale, once he found out a complaint against him was being investigated.27 Mar 10:30 PM
BusinessAgent censured for contacting rival's clientsA Harcourts real estate agent, who contacted house-sellers who had exclusively listed with a rival agency, has been censured.25 Mar 12:00 AM
InvestmentSome Christchurch suburbs may become 'virtual wastelands'Some Christchurch suburbs will be left as virtual residential wastelands, while townships on the city's fringe are bracing for an influx of new residents.22 Mar 10:05 PM
BusinessPsychological fears will drive shape of Christchurch's CBDReal estate agency Bayleys Canterbury is predicting a broader but lower central business district will arise in Christchurch after last month's earthquake, while demand is expected to escalate for residential properties in more stable areas21 Mar 11:33 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Home prices head in right directionIn 2007 I said that NZ houses were 30 per cent overvalued.14 Mar 04:30 PM
ConstructionHousing market has modest February bounceThere was a modest recovery in both home sales and prices in February.13 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy in leaky-homes billLoophole means ratepayers are liable to homeowner and developer, says council10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt: No post-quake 'ghettos'Housing Minister Phil Heatley says he does not want temporary housing ghettos to spring up in quake-stricken Christchurch.08 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandRent shock predicted as shortage gets worseAuckland faces a rent shock as the Christchurch earthquake diaspora, rising insurance premiums and the loss of a landlords' tax break all affect demand.08 Mar 04:30 PM
