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Property report: Arch Hill - Quaint enclave of value
Turn-of-the-century workingman's cottages offer charm in the shadow of the city, writes Graham Hepburn.
Turn-of-the-century workingman's cottages offer charm in the shadow of the city, writes Graham Hepburn.
Statistics indicate that the disparity between rents and house prices means the upward price spiral may still have a long way to go.
Despite rising values, especially in Auckland, the number of sales has been very low says Jonno Ingerson.
Once the source for much of Auckland's roading gravel, Stonefields is now a convivial neighbourhood where residents become friends, writes Graham Hepburn.
Only six areas of Auckland still have average prices under $400,000, meaning affordable homes are out of reach for many city dwellers.
QV and CoreLogic have launched what claims to be New Zealand's first independent property smartphone app: QV homeguide.
Buyers having unrealistic expectations is one of the pet hates of real estate agents, says Diana Clement.
Leasehold properties have a tarnished image but can still suit some homeowners and investors. Tony Verdon reports.
The major banks are breathing a sigh of relief that the Reserve Bank has decided to drop the 5+ proposal.
Building activity has reached its strongest growth rate in almost 15 years and is up sharply in the latest quarter, but critics say it is still not helping relieve Auckland's housing crisis.
A day after QV released stats showing yet another increase in property values, Auckland realtor Barfoot & Thompson says last month saw a fall in prices, as more properties came on the market.
The biggest investment most retail investors will make is in the residential property market but research is not extensive.
Auckland house values are up by 43.8 per cent on the last boom in 2007 - but a valuer is warning that off-the-plan buyers are not always recovering their money.
The legislation to alter the KiwiSaver first home withdrawal scheme is going through parliament. What does this mean for first home buyers?
The country's biggest off-site house manufacturer, now in receivership, is finishing the work it started at New Zealand's most advanced special housing area.
Average asking prices for houses for country smash through the half-million-dollar barrier for the first time but in Auckland the rampant market is surprising even the experts.
In the last year, Auckland house prices were up 16 per cent and it is expected pressures will build up house prices even more.
Home loans became more affordable last month, with the typical home buyer saving $30 per week on mortgage repayments compared to December.
Mortgage lenders have noticed an upswing in the number of people withdrawing money from KiwiSaver for a first home.
New Zealand's biggest off-site housing manufacturer received a $287,500 Government grant before Prime Minister John Key opened its Kumeu factory.
Pip Smit of the Bay of Plenty's Beachrentals.net.nz was unhappy to discover his Trade Me advertisement to rent a Beach property had been copied and put on to another website.
The expected price for smaller Auckland homes is continuing to increase, with Trade Me reporting a 26.5 per cent jump for properties of one and two bedrooms.
Rentals for the top 10 most popular "Bach Escapes" in Auckland regional parks are going up by 15 per cent, though summer holiday peak rates of $168 to $222 a night are still modest compared with those expected by private owners.
NZ's largest off-site residential manufacturer, working in Auckland's Special Housing Areas, is in receivership and almost half the staff have been let go.
Erica Hannam and Richard Tout are restoring their heritage-listed Northcote Pt villa but are concerned about the proposed SkyPath pedestrian and cycle way.
Walt Glazer asks whether Auckland should become the Hong Kong of the South Pacific or remain a Kiwi oasis of security for the future.