Official Cash RateBank calls on Govt to curb immigrationThe Reserve Bank has told the Government to review immigration policy in a bid to stem rising house prices.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: Density the only win-win for AucklandCOMMENT: Increasing urban density is the only policy that ensures both current and prospective home owners can win.07 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessAn answer to Auckland's housing crisisWelcome to squeezing in and squeezing up on Auckland's northwestern outskirts.07 Jul 05:00 AM
Banking and financeLandlords decry loan crackdown threatTenants and first home buyers will suffer if tougher new invesor lending rules are introduced, says a landlords group. Andrew King06 Jul 11:10 PM
BusinessHistoric Canterbury homestead on the marketA Canterbury homestead with links to European nobility is up for sale.06 Jul 10:00 PM
InvestmentWatch: Herne Bay mansion comes downA vandalised, abandoned $6 million-plus Auckland mansion nicknamed "Circus McGurkus" is coming down.06 Jul 09:15 PM
BusinessSeller rejects $900k bid for tiny houseA historical cottage tucked away in Auckland's CBD failed to sell at auction when the seller rejected a bid because it failed to meet the reserve price.06 Jul 07:16 PM
OpinionLawrence Yule: New powers could boost housingThe Government's announcements are important because, in our view, a National Policy Statement alone is not sufficient.06 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRaybon KanRaybon Kan: Govt using big words as band-aidThe Government is planning to lend $1 billion to councils. For infrastructure.06 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessAgents dispute falling house valuesAverage house values in Masterton and Carterton have fallen in the last three months, despite house values rising around the country 05 Jul 09:28 PM
New ZealandLabour plans big hit on housingLabour will mark its 100th anniversary this week with a hat-trick of announcements on housing.05 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessAverage Auckland house price to hit $1mAuckland's average house price will hit $1 million by next year, and it's investors snapping up the sales.05 Jul 12:00 AM
InvestmentRoom with a view...yours for just $9mAfter a big do-up, owners of this Cheltenham Beach property are asking for 'north of $9m' for a four -bedroom home.04 Jul 07:37 PM
New ZealandWhenuapai ideal candidate: Nick SmithUp to 15,000 houses could be built in Whenuapai with the help of the Government's new infrastructure fund, Housing Minister Nick Smith says.04 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessFamily say Auckland too dear on $120kAfter 18 fruitless months spent trying to find a home with three years of savings and a "pretty decent" income behind them, this family has given up on Auckland.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Business$175k leasehold fight in Supreme CourtA woman who abandoned her leasehold Auckland property and was ordered to pay $175,000 has won the right to go the Supreme Court.04 Jul 04:13 AM
BusinessWould you pay $115 to share this bed?An inner city apartment owner has come up with a creative way to solve Auckland's accommodation crisis but there's a hitch.03 Jul 08:18 PM
BusinessWould you pay over $500k for this home?A prefab-style house in Papakura is for sale with a price tag of more than half a million dollars.03 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessTwo-tiered attack on house hikesThe property of people resisting development could be seized if the land is within certain areas marked for housing development.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBennett eyes pop-up housesA "pop-up" housing park of 100 or so prefabs for temporary use could be established in South Auckland by next autumn.02 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessAgent knew sea views would be blockedCouple who bought house based on stunning sea views were shocked to find their neighbours were building a two-storey unit which would partially block their view.30 Jun 07:56 AM
BusinessAre more agents misleading buyers?The case of a Tauranga real estate agent who didn't tell a couple the house they were buying would soon lose its sea views could be just the tip of the iceberg.30 Jun 07:53 AM
ConstructionResidential consents hit record levelsThe value of all residential buildings based on those consents is $11.4 billion.29 Jun 11:09 PM
InvestmentNZH Focus: What's a sea view worth?Today on NZ Herald Focus - New research has put a dollar amount on exactly how much extra Aucklanders are willing to pay to catch a glimpse of the sea.29 Jun 09:50 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank sets out biggest challengesHousing was listed as an issue in both the monetary policy and financial stability section of the statement.29 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: New chapter opens in the Penlink sagaWith a lot more houses likely to be built on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula over the next 10 years one thing is certain - the already huge congestion will get worse, much worse.29 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDPersonal FinanceData reveals 5.2pc households owe more than they ownA new government data set shows low interest rates have made borrowing more attractive.28 Jun 04:42 AM
BusinessHouse crisis? Bunk with nanaTwo-generation family homes is a new solution to soaring Auckland housing prices.25 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessHumble cottage sells for $1.7 millionA humble 80sq m cottage has sold for $1.72 million - more than $700,000 over its current council valuation.25 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessExclusive clifftop site poised to set recordThree adjoining cliff-top properties worth at least $13 million are on the market in one exclusive North Shore street.24 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessNice day for a cheap weddingAuckland weddings are shrinking as the city's soaring house prices force couples to choose between a big wedding and a house.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ wins battle of the mortgagesA deep analysis of mortgage registrations has revealed which areas of NZ are the most and least leveraged, and which bank is winning the cut-throat mortgage war.23 Jun 05:00 PM
