InvestmentMystery over Five Mile Allied Farmers financeThe man behind the $27m purchase of a Queenstown property development from Allied Farmers is declining to say how the deal is being financed amid speculation Allied may be helping him.15 Aug 10:15 PM
EconomyHouse sales drop to 10-year lowA top economist says the property market is "stuck in neutral at best", but REINZ says property prices in the main centres are holding up well.12 Aug 11:10 PM
OpinionHow property prices can drop 4pc (and almost everyone wins)It's really easy to cut out the middleman.12 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandGovt reduces red tape for DIYersDIYers will be able to undertake more minor work without red tape and builders will be forced to stand by their work, under law changes.12 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyHouse price fall of 4.1pc predicted in new reportA report prepared by business researcher Infometrics is predicting house prices will fall 4.1 per cent by next June.12 Aug 03:00 AM
Official Cash RateKiwibank joins rivals, lifts ratesKiwibank has joined ANZ, Westpac and TSB today, moving to increase floating mortgage rates and cut longer term fixed rates.10 Aug 02:30 AM
Interest rates<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Ten reasons why house prices have 10pc to fallThe fundamental problems with the NZ housing market are coming home to roost, writes Bernard Hickey.09 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandState houses for 'most needy'The Govt will increasingly look to charity to fund low-cost housing as it moves towards restricting state housing, the Housing Minister says.08 Aug 05:30 PM
Interest ratesNational house prices: How you fareA "do-nothing" sentiment is gripping the property market and the number of house sales is down a third from a year ago, says the valuation agency QV.08 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMore non-govt input needed in housing - reportIncreased participation by non govt organisations is needed to address a growing shortage of affordable housing, a report has found.06 Aug 12:30 AM
EconomyAuckland property 'stuck in neutral'Auckland house prices held firm in July, but the number of sales slipped, new numbers suggest.03 Aug 11:15 PM
PropertyLodge nestled in stunning Ruapehu regionPurpose-built facility could easily be used as private house, writes Colin Taylor.30 Jul 05:15 PM
ConstructionRichlister builds house to rival nation's costliestExpat marketing and IT millionaire Tim Williams is building one of New Zealand's biggest and most expensive houses.30 Jul 04:00 PM
BDBDEconomyBuilding consents stay in the doldrumsNZ's residential property sector remained subdued last month with permits for new construction edging up from a slump in May, while commercial property extended its decline.29 Jul 11:45 PM
EconomyHousing consents edge up in JuneThe number of consents issued for new home building nudged up 1.7pc in June.29 Jul 11:30 PM
Official Cash RateBank lending to business falls further, homeowners keep reducing debt29 Jul 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateBollard lifts OCR, future hikes likely to be lessWhile increasing the OCR this morning, Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has indicated that future hikes won't be as aggressive as earlier tipped.28 Jul 11:20 PM
