InvestmentAussies snap up our homesAustralians are contributing to New Zealand's skyrocketing house prices, with new research showing they bought more property than any other overseas group.18 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeFirst-home buyers backed by PMThe Prime Minister John Key believes first-home buyers should be exempt from proposed restrictions to low-deposit home lending.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLeg up on cards for low-income areasAuckland's low-income suburbs of Glen Innes, Pt England and Panmure will roughly double in population under a draft plan for more intensive housing to be unveiled today.17 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Action on house prices sensible moveThe Reserve Bank is going to take action to cool the residential property market - and the 'speed limits' are a sensible move to rein in rampant house prices.16 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionAlistair Helm: Auctions getting out of control in AucklandAuctions are being compressed into a shorter marketing period, which is "dumb and somewhat illogical", says property commentator Alistair Helm.14 Jun 12:40 AM
Banking and financeNZ dollar falls after OCR review (+video)The Reserve Bank has kept its official cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent at today's monetary policy statement.13 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandHulse confident law will sort 'override' provisionsAuckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse says she is confident the Government will address concerns about provisions in new legislation.12 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomyAuctions popular in brisk marketNearly 40 per cent of properties sold in Auckland last month went by auction, Real Estate Institute figures show.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFrenzy of bidding for million-dollar homesIt's late in the afternoon and dozens of people are packed into two auction rooms in downtown Auckland.12 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyMay house sales hit six-year highMay saw the best month for house sales in the past six years, according to monthly property stats released today by the Real Estate Institute (with graphics).12 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandHuge response to growth planAuckland Council is sifting through 22,700 comments on its first regional rule book for growth.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil fights to deny Govt housing controlThe Auckland Council will today ask the Government to scrap provisions in new legislation allowing Wellington to take control of housing developments in Auckland.11 Jun 05:30 PM
Personal Finance'$1000 down' property deals backHouse-hunters are seeing a return of "buy-off-the-plans" developments which advertise low deposits and no repayments until completion.11 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomyBig debt fears from hot house marketA bank economist has warned of consumer spending sprees and widespread economic fallout if house price rises continue.10 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding industry tips upswing in fortunesThe building sector is expecting a rise in fortunes as the economy recovers and the Canterbury rebuild gets into full swing about 2016.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBoundaries kill home dreams - Minister'It's obscene.' Housing Minister Nick Smith isn't impressed by the large gains being made by rural land owners, aided by the "straightjacket" of city boundaries.10 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessHome owner? Not if you're youngA new report says housing has become a battle between old and young - and the younger generation certainly isn't winning.10 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ property values up 7.1pcNew Zealand property values held their annual pace of growth last month, as demand outstripped supply in Auckland and Christchurch, according to Quotable Value.10 Jun 01:30 AM
BusinessProperty boom's $1.5m agentsTop real estate agents are making up to $1.5 million a year as they cash in on soaring property prices.09 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHelipad bid fails to flyA resource consent bid for a private helipad on the estate of the wealthy Spencer family on Stanley Pt has been refused by Auckland Council hearings commissioners.09 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeAuckland house prices stall in MayMomentum in the Auckland property market appears to have stalled, with Barfoot and Thompson reporting another month of flat prices.05 Jun 11:50 PM
ConstructionHouse-building work acceleratesThe house-building sector is experiencing its biggest surge in more than a decade as demand for new places.05 Jun 05:30 PM
CompaniesNZ houses '4th most overvalued' - studyNew Zealand has the fourth-most overvalued property prices in the developed world, according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.03 Jun 09:30 PM
BusinessCouncil not trusted: marine chiefA marine industry chief says his sector has shunned Hobsonville's Yard 37 development because it distrusts Auckland Council.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKeen house buyers take shortcutsDesperate house-hunters are rushing into purchases without legal advice as the "always-missing-out" experience drives up property prices.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPatience key in house huntingMathew Ryan recently rejoined the Auckland house-hunt - but says he won't be getting caught up in any scramble to secure a home.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandApartment plan riles residentsKohimarama residents say the draft Unitary Plan's proposals for five "walls" of apartment blocks reaching back from the popular Auckland beach on Tamaki Drive will blot out the reason they chose to live there: a connection to the sea.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSky-high living for $10mMultimillionaire Charles Shrimpton has all but signed the paperwork for the sale of the last of three penthouse suites in Auckland's tallest apartment building - in deals worth nearly $10 million.30 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLoans bonanza: Rates hit record lowLenders are offering home-owners the lowest short-term bank mortgage rates in New Zealand history as they compete to lure customers before an expected rise next year.29 May 09:25 PM
ConstructionWheeler ready to 'scale up' currency pushThe Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said the central bank had intervened in the currency market to take on the high New Zealand dollar in recent months and was prepared to "scale up" its activities if necessary.29 May 09:00 PM
