New ZealandA new era in affordable housingThe Govt has opened its first 'simple house', its answer to streamlining the design and build process for first-time buyers.22 Oct 04:11 AM
KiwiSaverKiwi financial confidence dips, big banks win investors heartsFinancial confidence levels have dropped back to 2009 levels, says a new survey.20 Oct 10:00 PM
Interest rates$572pw: Auckland's mortgages soarHomes are at their most affordable in six years - apart from in Auckland, where the average weekly mortgage is more than $570 a week.20 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionFailed canal property plan blamed on court rulingOne of the backers of the $100m Wairoa River Canal Project south of Auckland has blamed the Environment Court for rejecting it.19 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyFletcher's Ling sees housing demand pickup in 2011Fletcher Building, expects the residential property market to pick up next year when rebuilding begins in Canterbury and the government's response to 'leaky homes' comes into effect.14 Oct 11:00 PM
EconomyBanks ease lending rules as house sales slumpNZ banks are relaxing their lending criteria with a deposit of 20pc no longer necessarily required to get approval.14 Oct 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceProperty: House sales sink to 10-year lowREINZ is blaming spring weather, the Canterbury quake and uncertainty over the increase in GST and tax cuts for a new low in house sales.13 Oct 10:00 PM
InvestmentReal estate agents fight back over new feesA fees fight has broken out between the Govt's real estate agent organisation and the Real Estate Institute.13 Oct 03:00 AM
Official Cash RateStart buying houses, says Kiwibank bossNew Kiwibank head Paul Brock is urging potential first home buyers not to be spooked and to go out and buy, so long as they can afford to.12 Oct 11:30 PM
Official Cash RateThe great American mortgage crisis deepensAfter the Subprime Mortgage Mess, the US Foreclosure Fiasco.12 Oct 09:30 PM
LifestyleSuperloo, library, claim architecture awardsA superloo with glass exterior walls was among 12 designs recognised last week as the winners of this year's New Zealand Architecture Awards from Nelson and Marlborough were announced.11 Oct 01:36 AM
