InvestmentProperty glut creating 'buyers' market'Sellers appear to be in denial over asking prices with a glut of new homes on the property market strong favouring buyers, says realestate.co.nz.31 Mar 10:20 PM
EconomyBuilding consents jump 10pc in FebBuilding consents issued in February jumped 10 per cent, after rising one per cent the month before.29 Mar 11:10 PM
EconomyReal estate confidence still weak, survey findsSome extra weakness is showing up in the residential real estate and investment market, the latest BNZ confidence survey has found.29 Mar 09:30 PM
InvestmentProperty market still feeling recession's biteThe easing of mortgagee sales is still some way off with the January figures up 31 per cent on the same month last year.27 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandLeaky homes a disaster and a $2b tax windfallRotting buildings are NZ's worst catastrophe, but the Govt is cashing in, says a study commissioned by the North Shore City Council.25 Mar 03:00 PM
EmploymentEstate agent censured for cold-call offer to grieving widowA real estate agent sent cold-calling condolences to a grieving widow - then offered to sell her house.22 Mar 03:00 PM
ConstructionJudges back leaky-home owners over councilOwners in two townhouse complexes have been backed in drawn-out leaky-building repair battles with their council, which lawyers say may affect rates. 22 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandSnapping up luxury buysLuxury houses at the top end of the property market are selling fast, with renewed interest in multi-million-dollar homes.20 Mar 03:00 PM
PoliticsDunne tips property tax change, lower personal taxRevenue Minister Peter Dunne has tipped a new property investment tax and lower personal taxes in this year's Budget.18 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandIt's hard labour to own a houseThe average Kiwi has to work nearly three times harder to pay off the average house than they did 50 years ago.13 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandLots of houses, not enough buyersNew Zealand is awash with unsold houses which could take nearly a year to clear.12 Mar 03:00 PM
InvestmentHouse prices steady in February, sales recoverHouse prices were stable in February, says the Real Estate Institute, while the number of properties sold recovered from a poor January.11 Mar 10:45 PM
PoliticsRents will go up if tax rules changed - investorsProperty investors have warned that rents could go up by $34 a week if the Govt scraps landlords' depreciation claims on housing, but the Government says they are wrong. 11 Mar 06:30 AM
InvestmentToughest sell starts at homeThe hardest part of the process of selling your home is letting go.08 Mar 03:00 PM
EmploymentHome building up 7.4pc in DecemberThe seasonally adjusted volume of residential building activity rose 7.4 per cent in the December quarter, while non-residential volume fell 6.1 per cent.07 Mar 11:10 PM
InvestmentLow supply fuels wild ride in 2009Market defies gloomy forecasts as buyers fight over meagre property pool.07 Mar 03:00 PM
InvestmentTop of the plotsEat your heart out, Remuera. The tree-lined streets of Auckland's most noted, refined suburb.07 Mar 03:00 PM
