Banking and financeThe truth about house pricesHouse prices are up, home ownership is down. We all know the story, but what's really going on in real estate?17 Jul 08:02 PM
ConstructionEx-wife bids to revive million dollar caseThe ex-wife of a former bankrupt property developer has gone back to court in an attempt to revive her multi-million dollar claim over relationship assets.15 Jul 03:45 AM
Investment$740k scrap heading to courtA judge has refused to place a court order over a 9000sq m property in a picturesque Queenstown settlement as a liquidator chases $740k used to buy the land.14 Jul 08:00 PM
InvestmentFormer rich-lister pleads not guiltyA former rich-lister charged with misleading authorities and concealing property has pleaded not guilty.14 Jul 12:16 AM
BDBDEconomyHouse sales, prices, fall in JuneHouse sales fell in June from a year earlier, led by properties of $400k or less, indicating the LVR restrictions are curbing demand at the cheaper end of the market.13 Jul 10:55 PM
Investment'Warrant of fitness' scheme for rentals winning wide support from politiciansA "warrant of fitness" scheme for all rental housing may be on the agenda whoever wins the election in September, a new survey has found.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeAuckland's $369 a day house price riseAuckland house sales data for June is out, showing a slight decline in sales volumes but average sale prices up $11,088 - that's a daily price rise of $369.60.02 Jul 11:15 PM
WorldThe world's seven most expensive citiesIf you think buying property in New Zealand isn't cheap, you're right. We take a look at the top seven most expensive cities.26 Jun 04:00 AM
EconomyProperty prices, sales fall in MayHouse sale volumes and prices are dropping, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, which has just released its May sales figures.16 Jun 12:20 AM
InvestmentTax warning for new landlordsFirst time landlords are being warned to check how much tax they may need to pay on rental incomes ahead of the July 7 deadline.04 Jun 01:00 AM
InvestmentLabour's plans for $10m-for-residency schemeLabour is looking "very closely" at changing the rules for foreign investors who can get residency in New Zealand by paying $10 million.02 Jun 05:00 PM
InvestmentGiant landlord gets a tick from investorsInstitutional investors are praising the annual result of Kiwi Income Property Trust, saying it reflects the management shakeup which saw the exit of Commonwealth Bank of Australia.20 May 05:30 PM
EconomyReserve Bank boss backs loan curbsGraeme Wheeler delivered a trenchant defence of the bank's curbs on high loan-to-value ratio home loans yesterday when challenged by National MP Jami-Lee Ross that the regime had been "almost too effective".14 May 05:00 PM
EconomyHow your house value changedFirst home buyer numbers had picked up nationally in March according to new figures from QV out today. So what happened where you live? Check our infographic.08 May 12:00 AM
Economy18,000 new homes for AucklandA third tranche of "Special Housing Areas" will create 18,000 new residences across Auckland. Click here for details and maps of the new areas, announced today.07 May 03:30 AM
EconomyNew Akld housing areas to be namedAuckland mayor Len Brown has just announced a 'significant' number of new approvals of special housing areas will be revealed today.06 May 07:45 PM
InvestmentMortgage trust wins $3.1m caseAn Auckland mortgage trust has won a $3.1 million High Court claim against a company part-owned by a bankrupt property developer.05 May 05:00 PM
InvestmentEx rich-lister developer back in courtA former rich-lister recently discharged from bankruptcy is heading back to court, facing charges including misleading authorities and concealing property.05 May 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateAuckland house prices, sales slumpThe average Auckland house sale price and volumes achieved by the city's biggest real estate agency dropped from $725,708 in March to $708,603 last month.05 May 02:25 AM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Landlords' gripes reveal perils of propertyDealing with tenants is one of the biggest banes of many landlords' lives. Many break the rules, break things, or call in the middle of the night complaining about plumbing or rats in the roof.02 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionBeachfront project labelled a let-downA big new Takapuna beachfront development started a few weeks ago has left an Auckland councillor unimpressed28 Apr 05:00 PM
InvestmentAuckland rental prices steadyThe figures for Auckland rental properties are out. So where are the most expensive places to rent in the city - and where can you get a bargain?15 Apr 09:45 PM
Investment$278b - our lost pot of goldNZ could have had a superannuation pot of gold worth $278b by next year had it kept a compulsory savings scheme set up in 1974, a financial industry body claims.07 Apr 04:15 PM
InvestmentJailed property developer says sorryA spokesman for the jailed South Korean developer says "personal" issues should not hinder or harm any of the business interests left behind here.01 Apr 03:15 PM
InvestmentNZ houses on China's top-10 listNew Zealand is on a list of the top 10 most searched for countries by Chinese house-hunters, figures compiled from China's largest property search engine reveal.01 Apr 03:15 PM
InvestmentAuckland landlords lead in capital gainsAuckland landlords are making more capital gains off their rental properties than those elsewhere, a trend predicted to speed up in the next few years.26 Mar 03:15 PM
InvestmentForeign funds eye NZ commercial real estateInternational investors with a total of US$2 trillion ($2.34 trillion) in funds have put New Zealand in their top-10 list of Asia-Pacific real estate investment targets.24 Mar 07:50 PM
InvestmentHotel firm plans $50m NZ investmentChoice Hotels, which operates in 40 New Zealand locations, is looking for seven to eight new properties worth $40 million to $50 million this year.23 Mar 03:15 PM
