InvestmentAgents offering cut-price deals, says real estate commentatorThey won't advertise it, but many real estate agents are already offering cut-price commissions in a bid to secure sales, says a leading property commentator.15 Feb 10:45 PM
InvestmentRental market madnessDemand for rental property in Auckland is at crisis point, with some houses now attracting as many as 200 would-be tenants. 06 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomySuburbs that beat the recessionBest performers buck trend of falling house prices since peak back in 2007.05 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentBlitz on illegal home salesThe Real Estate Agents Authority has laid charges against a Wellington property company for allegedly buying and selling property without a licence.05 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentSC Finance development gets green lightThe receiver of South Canterbury Finance (SCF) is welcoming a council to allow a residential development on the outskirts of Christchurch.03 Feb 08:35 PM
EconomyReal estate slump continuesNew figures show January house listings slumped to the lowest level in four years.31 Jan 08:22 PM
EconomyProperty market down in DecemberProperty prices and sales slumped in December, with soft prices predicted to continue this year. Economist Chris Tennent-Brown said it would remain titled in favour of buyers.16 Jan 10:30 PM
InvestmentProperty values keep falling: QVProperty values continued to fall during December, but the rate of decline has slowed, indicating that values are beginning to stabilise.12 Jan 11:40 PM
BDBDInvestmentRogue exec walks free as Millennium settles China rortsA rogue exec working for a Chinese company part owned by the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has escaped prosecution for unauthorised property sales which appear likely to leave the NZX-listed hotelier out of pocket.05 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandMark Hotchin hot and bothered in luxury hideawayMark Hotchin is living a life few Kiwis could dream of, despite a court order freezing his NZ assets.19 Dec 04:30 PM
InvestmentAndrew Krukziener bankruptMetropolis developer Andrew Krukziener has been bankrupted after surrendering to Inland Revenue's $6 million application.15 Dec 10:00 PM
InvestmentWestin Qualmark rating pulledOne of New Zealand's top hotels, the Westin has been stripped of its Qualmark licence as a bitter battle between unit owners and the receiver of the hotel's management company continues.10 Dec 02:30 AM