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$10,000 drop in house prices helping buyers
House prices have fallen nationally $10,000 in the past three months, and affordability is increasing around NZ.
'Winter of discontent' in store for quake hit property market
House sales in Christchurch have plummeted since last month's quake, and worse could be in store.
Estate agent asked bank to fake papers in sale dispute
A Nelson real estate agent tried to have a bank falsify documents to cover up problems over a sale, once he found out a complaint against him was being investigated.
Some Christchurch suburbs may become 'virtual wastelands'
Some Christchurch suburbs will be left as virtual residential wastelands, while townships on the city's fringe are bracing for an influx of new residents.
Psychological fears will drive shape of Christchurch's CBD
Real estate agency Bayleys Canterbury is predicting a broader but lower central business district will arise in Christchurch after last month's earthquake, while demand is expected to escalate for residential properties in more stable areas
<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Home prices head in right direction
In 2007 I said that NZ houses were 30 per cent overvalued.
Double jeopardy in leaky-homes bill
Loophole means ratepayers are liable to homeowner and developer, says council
Govt: No post-quake 'ghettos'
Housing Minister Phil Heatley says he does not want temporary housing ghettos to spring up in quake-stricken Christchurch.
Rent shock predicted as shortage gets worse
Auckland faces a rent shock as the Christchurch earthquake diaspora, rising insurance premiums and the loss of a landlords' tax break all affect demand.
Bruce Morris: Holiday home away from home
Land of milk and honey... pity about the cheese, discovers Bruce Morris.
Bruce Morris: Force of nature
Even without the impact of the Christchurch earthquake, it was tough going out there with buyers sitting on their hands and values continuing to drift. Now, it may get even harder. Bruce Morris reports.