OpinionNZ top China expert Rodney Jones: How he'd solve the property crisisRodney Jones says it's time to take action on the issue of Chinese property investment.14 Jul 10:40 PM
Personal FinanceAgents support foreign investor law changeLandlords, lawyers, real estate agents and accountants have presented submissions to the Parliamentary select committee.14 Jul 09:55 PM
Personal FinanceDebate 'damaging' China linksThe debate about non-resident Chinese buying Auckland houses could hurt bilateral relations and Labour has already done "immeasurable" damage to the links between the two countries, says a top boss.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGroup rallies to fight perception issueA group of Chinese individuals and businesses are planning on taking out a full-page advertisement in the Herald to speak out against housing claims.14 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRaybon Kan: 'If Chinese buy houses and pay you too much - you don't like it'Comedian weighs in on the property debate: "Being Chinese in New Zealand always puts you on the back foot."14 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceChinese buyers not leaving houses empty - dataJuwai.com has surveyed users and found 36 per cent of people spoken to bought property in New Zealand for investment.14 Jul 06:53 AM
OpinionDon McKinnon: China will be listening to our housing debateFormer deputy PM Sir Don McKinnon says we need to have a national debate on housing that avoids sending mixed messages to valued overseas partners.13 Jul 10:43 PM
BusinessLittle denies accusations of racismLabour leader says "the issue isn't about being Chinese, it's about non-resident foreign buyers".13 Jul 09:15 PM
ConstructioneHome now in liquidationOne of NZ's biggest off-site housing manufacturers is now in liquidation, but creditors have hope of getting paid.13 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal Finance'You like Chinese buyers when you're selling your house'Chinese newspaper accuses Labour of racism over property market data.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChinese buyers: We work hard for homesChinese people work and save hard to buy Auckland residential property, while Kiwis spend up large - that's the tenor of responses to figures released by Labour.13 Jul 07:34 AM
Business'If it's our data, it’s been given illegally'Director of Auckland's biggest real estate firm says company is “seeking advice” following the leaking of sales data.13 Jul 02:33 AM
OpinionPhil Twyford: Forget racism - we need informed debatePhil Twyford writes: Here's the thing. We do need to have a mature public debate about Chinese foreign investment in New Zealand real estate.13 Jul 02:00 AM
BusinessInsider: It's bigger than you thinkInsider tells Herald that almost 90 per cent of Auckland properties in May sold to overseas Chinese.13 Jul 01:29 AM
Business'They should build, not buy'BNZ chief economist calls on New Zealand leaders to follow Australia's example as fears grow Chinese rich will seek shelter from turbulent stock market in property market.12 Jul 09:51 PM
ConstructionInsulation plan for rentals hailedThe head of New Zealand's biggest insulation manufacturer welcomed the Government's decision to require all tenanted properties to have ceiling and underfloor insulation.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandProperty investor blames Kiwis' greedA property investor says Kiwis asking for inflated prices are to blame for the overheated housing market - not foreign buyers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho's buying our houses?Leaked figures showing three months of real estate sales heavily suggest that Chinese investors are driving up Auckland’s overheated property market.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We've got Chinese buyers'Aucklanders like to brag that Chinese buyers will pay more for their property. For the first time leaked sales figures suggest they may be right.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis should try and save harder"My money didn't fall on me from the sky." A Chinese investor tells Kiwis to stop grumbling and work harder if they want to buy a house in Auckland.10 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionQuarter-acre dream fades for cityAuckland needs to squeeze in and up and move to having more suburban units and apartments to meet buyers' growing financial constraints and limitations.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew laws for rental propertiesEvery rental property in New Zealand will have to be insulated within four years, Government has confirmed. Here's what our readers thought of the move.09 Jul 08:03 AM
New ZealandNew laws for rental propertiesThe Government has announced all rental properties must be insulated and fitted out with smoke alarms within four years.09 Jul 04:14 AM
Personal Finance'They just egg each other on' - inside the auction bearpitBuyer bids late to bag $810,000 Glen Innes home - but an expert says the strategy rarely works.08 Jul 05:41 PM
OpinionJames Kellow: Housing won't be an election issue in 2017Housing supply in Auckland will not be a 2017 election issue simply because a lot of the issues highlighted and debated over the past few years will be well addressed or advanced by then, writes James Kellow.07 Jul 10:46 PM
Personal Finance8 tips to beat rival biddersAfraid of stuffing up at that all-important auction for a house? Here's how to win.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTime extension for Hobsonville developmentAuckland councillors have given the supporters of a screen precinct at Hobsonville Point four months to develop a viable plan.07 Jul 02:50 AM
InvestmentShoebox apartment slips through planning loopholeUnder current rules there are no specific size requirements for non-permanent accommodation - including 9sqm apartments.06 Jul 02:46 AM
BusinessSecond only to Hong KongAuckland's red-hot housing market has propelled New Zealand to almost top a new Asia-Pacific house price index.06 Jul 12:04 AM
OpinionCraig Elliffe: Bright-line test for house sales lacks lustreCraig Elliffe writes: The officials' paper indicates an exemption will apply when you inherit a property from a deceased estate or have transferred as part of the property settlement.05 Jul 09:22 PM
Investment$104k for carpark-sized padIt's 7.9sq m inside, has no kitchen, sink or toilet and fits little more than a single bed - but a buyer has just paid $104,000 for the shoebox living space.05 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessHousing prices rise faster than OzAuckland house prices are now more aligned with major international hubs than the rest of the New Zealand.04 Jul 10:00 PM
BusinessBank drops min deposit for apartmentsA major bank is allowing some buyers to purchase apartments worth at least $355k with just a 15 per cent deposit.03 Jul 05:46 AM
ConstructionNew Auckland housing areas unveiledA vast 155ha block of South Auckland land has been ear-marked for a 1800 new dwellings to help ease the city's housing crisis.03 Jul 03:30 AM
