More apartments on way for city
New low-rise apartment blocks will be built in many Auckland suburbs this year in response to the housing supply crisis, an industry boss expects.
New low-rise apartment blocks will be built in many Auckland suburbs this year in response to the housing supply crisis, an industry boss expects.
A coastal survey has shown that would-be home buyers are putting lifestyle convenience ahead of peace and quiet.
Pressure looks likely to stay on house prices in the year ahead, particularly in Auckland and Christchurch, experts say.
Imagine living metres from one of New Zealand's best beaches and only an hour from Auckland City.
Originally featured on May 12, this Titirangi property remains a firm favourite for its 1950s design and comfortable decor.
House prices have hit new records in seven of the past 12 months, a review of the year in property shows.
The decline in mortgagee sales of residential properties has been interpreted by a bank economist as a welcome sign of an improvement in the economy.
If anybody thinks they did understand property markets and the link with financial stability, these conference papers will disabuse them of that notion, writes David Chaplin.
Power bills have jumped more than $100 this year, latest figures show - but Auckland households can expect some reprieve next year.
Auckland City house values will shortly top the market peak of 2007 in real terms as a red-hot property market pushes up prices.
House sale volumes have hit a five-year high in the wake of booming prices, with a Real Estate Institute report showing sales up 24 per cent in a year.
Auckland builder George Levick expects tougher new seismic standards to be a big boost to the construction sector.
The Government's moves to permanently abolish tree protection rules for those not already named on district plans will be further strengthened, an expert says.
Auckland now has 13 suburbs with an average house value of $1 million or more, property figures released to the Herald show.
Roofs are going on New Zealand's biggest, most expensive new residential development, which could be finished next summer.
Waiheke Island could be the last place in Auckland where first home buyers can still afford the quarter acre dream.