ConstructionGovt predicts boom year for house buildersBuilders will put up 18,000 to 20,000 new houses this year, according to a forecast.16 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandInsulation scheme plagued by poor workPoor workmanship has forced inspectors to double the number of random checks and introduce tougher penalties under the Govt's popular home insulation scheme.15 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandThe Mahina houseAn artist's impression of the Mahina house design for a possible property on Kawau Island.13 Feb 09:27 PM
New ZealandVotes split over 'Bond' projectA futuristic mansion worthy of a Bond movie is tipped to divide a small island community.13 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-millionaire hacker buys Chrisco mansionA convicted German computer hacker is believed to be the secret buyer of the $30m Chrisco mansion.13 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandPushing the urban boundariesWhere you'll live, what sort of house you'll have and how much it'll cost will be influenced by reforms that promise more affordable housing.12 Feb 03:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateFalling NZ house sales may mean faltering recovery, say economists11 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandHNZ bribe claim not first - tenant advocateAllegations that a Housing New Zealand (HNZ) staff member has been taking bribes is not the first claim of its kind, says a tenant advocate.10 Feb 10:33 PM
Companies'Flood' of unsold homes as prices dipThe volume of houses sold nationally last month plunged 17 per cent and the market has slipped.10 Feb 03:00 PM
Interest ratesTax reforms to put brakes on house prices - expertsThe dream of first home ownership will be made easier by Prime Minister John Key's likely tax reforms, economists said today.10 Feb 03:27 AM
InvestmentChange in property rules 'inevitable'The status quo for property investors cannot be sustained, Tax Working Group member John Shewan says.09 Feb 09:52 PM
InvestmentRelief in property circles as most tax options ruled outThe vice-president of the Property Investors Federation is relieved that most housing tax options were ruled out in Prime Minister John Key's speech yesterday, but he is wary of what is to come.09 Feb 03:00 PM
TaxLandlord breaks likely top targetJohn Key is expected to target tax breaks for landlords in his first parliamentary speech of the year setting out the Government's plans. 08 Feb 03:00 PM
EconomyKey speech tomorrow to set out economic planAfter months of debate and speculation the Govt will finally reveal its plans for tax reform tomorrow.08 Feb 04:40 AM
TaxHouse sales recovery held back by prospect of tax changesThe usual January jump in property sales has not happened and potential tax changes could be to blame. 07 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandForeigner snaps up $30m Chrisco mansionNew Zealand's most expensive home the $30 million "Chrisco" mansion is understood to have finally sold.06 Feb 03:00 PM
