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Editorial: Strip of sand not worthy of Govt funding
Labour leader Andrew Little thinks it would a good idea for the Government to chip in and support the social media campaign to buy a sliver of land in Golden Bay.
Gisborne offers highest returns for rentals
Manawatu-Wanganui are the best performing regions for rental property investment, according to analysis by Realestate.co.nz.
Auckland housing rezone loses support
A majority of Auckland councillors now do not support plans to rezone thousands of homes for more intensive housing and apartments.
Property values surge in Wellington, Tauranga
Auckland property values fell last month, but the market's still surging in many parts of New Zealand.
Auckland house prices dip
Property market posts first monthly fall in more than a year, while homeowners refinance. Auckland values dipped, while Wellington saw strong gains.
Lorde video guru makes quick sale
Producer who has worked with Lorde and Katy Perry is selling a former air force bungalow just seven months after buying it for record $1.6 million.
China crackdown cooling market?
A Chinese capital control crack down is likely to have contributed to the cooling of Auckland's housing market, Quotable Value says.
Auckland property values down
Auckland property values fell last month, says QV, as new rules dented investor demand.
Affordable apartments planned for Avondale
As Auckland moves towards intensifying land development, plans have emerged for a 91-unit apartment block in Avondale.
Our First Home moves West for second season
Three families are about to battle it out for DIY supremacy in West Auckland.
Springpark owes Singapore lender $26.8m
The company behind Tony Gapes' troubled Springpark housing project owes a Singapore lender $26.8 million, according to receivers.
Forced sales fall as rates stay low
Fewer homeowners lost their properties in mortgagee sales last year as near record-low interest rates make it easier for struggling property owners.
Probe into island sale fails to uncover evidence
A five-year investigation into the sale of Motukawaiti Island has failed to turn up enough evidence for the OIO to launch a prosecution.
Ox feeling bullish about his prospects
Top Bayleys agent James Chan is looking forward to the Year of the Monkey, expecting it to bring a series of major commercial real estate transactions.
Auckland house prices catapulted record 52% in 4 years
Auckland's recent house price rises have been unprecedented, up 52 per cent in the last four years compared with elsewhere up only 11 per cent.
Short, sharp lesson due on prices
Making a movie about collateralised debt obligations and credit default swaps that is both compelling and accurate is quite some achievement.
New apartments lead building consent rise
On average there were 37 building consents for new dwellings consented in Auckland every day last year.
Why we can't stop scouring for property
Increasing number of of Kiwis are searching constantly for property on the market, even when not actively buying.
Mortgage rates set to tumble again?
Fixed rate mortgages could be set to tumble to new lows in the coming months after the Reserve Bank signaled it may have to cut rates again this year.
Body corp law must be rewritten
NZ's body corporate problems need to be identified and addressed properly, writes Thomas Gibbons. Problems with the Act were identified even before it came into force, and most of these haven't been addressed.
Househunters camp out to snap up Papamoa land
Dedicated house-hunters camped out overnight to ensure they were first in line to snap up newly released Papamoa properties.
Huge drop in house price confidence
Fewer people are expecting house prices to rise and the trend is particularly marked in Auckland.
Ngati Whatua builds affordable new homes
The first 30 homes for the descendants of Auckland's largest hapu will be ready towards the end of next month and most are affordable at $550,000 or less.
Mark Lister: Overvalued property vs low wages
Auckland housing, and many other parts of the country to a lesser degree, is grossly overvalued, it's as simple as that, writes Mark Lister.
Shamubeel Eaqub: House crisis puts Auckland's future at risk
COMMENT: A small and diminishing pool of people are getting wealthier by buying houses from each other, writes Shamubeel Eaqub.