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Developer brought down by $100m debt
A former NBR Rich List Aucklander says a $100 million debt led to him being declared bankrupt.
Homes more affordable as interest rates fall
Homes became more affordable in the last three months due to lower interest rates.
<i>Diana Clement</i>: When investing becomes gambling
There are times when investors put money into stocks or other investments without understanding the risks.
September rise in house prices, new listings
A shortage of properties listed for sale, which was thought to have been a factor in rising prices, looks to have eased last month.
Blue Chip investors lose case
Pensioners Bruce and Judy Bartle have lost their case against the finance company that lent them more than their house was worth to invest in Blue Chip.
Blue Chip court battle loss for pensioners
The High Court has dismissed a claim by Whangarei pensioners Judy and Bruce Bartle that GE Money acted wrongly when it lent them money to buy a Blue Chip apartment.
Fuel tax ends motorists' good run
Fuel taxes are rising tomorrow, putting the brakes on a good run for motorists who have enjoyed petrol price cuts of 8c a litre since last week.
GE 'threats' upsetting Blue Chip investors
Financier GE Capital is threatening Blue Chip victims with mortgagee sales as pressure mounts before a landmark court decision.
Court slams bankrupt property developer
Queenstown developer Rod Nielsen's business practices should be restricted and he must bear responsibility for commercial irresponsibility, says the High Court.