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Focus Live: Sky-high real estate prices see government tabling bright-line extension
With more than half of Auckland's houses selling for over $1 million, the government is considering extending the bright-line test from five to ten years. Video / Will Trafford
Complaints against real estate agents reach new low
But the percentage of consumers who had issues or problems during transactions has risen.
Almost half of all Auckland homes sold in November priced over $1m
November figures out from city's largest agency.
More details revealed on why Bunnings store closed
Landlord intends to expand store but no re-opening date given.
NZ already has a capital gains tax - you probably just didn't know it
There is a capital gains tax already on the books, it's just not enforced: Researchers
John Roughan: Reserve Bank boss must do better - Orr else
OPINION: When a Minister of Finance puts a request in writing he is not really asking.
'Tight' NZ timber supplies, price rise forecast
Going from spring to summer, timber supplies forecast to be short.
National claims Labour already moving to break key election promise
Top minister is muddying the waters when it comes to pre-election promise, National says.
Fletcher forecasts making $100m more in first six months
Fletcher to make nearly $100m more this year than last.
'World's best weeds' make way for housing for the homeless
Four new houses built at Waiohiki for struggling whānau will be occupied by next week.
Andrew Bayly: Why the Govt should call in Reserve Bank for a chat
Opinion: All we are doing is funding the buying and selling of existing houses.
Editorial: Summer property market set to sizzle
Editorial: A stampede of property buyers is being whipped along by official decree.
John Roughan: Is the dream over for Kiwi first-home owners?
OPINION: More than fine sentiments are needed to restore the Kiwi Dream.
Ryman spends $50m on pandemic response
First half-year results out for NZ's biggest listed retirement business
Houses for 300 low-income tenants opened today in New Lynn
Low income tenants move into New Lynn.
Mike Hosking: I'm looking for a house and it's madness out there
OPINION: What is going on in the market is no bad thing.
Louis Houlbrooke: How the Govt is fuelling the housing market fire
Opinion: 'These Government policies are a sham and only make the problem worse.'
Teuila Fuatai: First-class housing problems at the dinner table
OPINION: Housing crises bring out the best, worst and most nonsensical in all of us.
$50m Queenstown farm for the super rich on sale with its own heli-skiing
One of Queenstown's most spectacular high country farms has hit the market.
Hot property: 32 luxury apartments planned for Tauranga CBD
The Vantage development will include a new six-storey mixed-use apartment building.
Kerre McIvor: Elusive hunt for a place to call home
OPINION: Will Govt deliver on promises to help Kiwis into first homes?
Golden hammer: Booming house sales are lining the pockets of real estate agents
It might be no surprise to see your local agent buying a new sports car soon.
Queenstown buyers told not to get building inspections - agent
Some agents "should be locked up or fired" for negligent advice, industry insider says.
Cat ban in Hamilton subdivision to protect native bats
The judge ruled the logic supporting a cat ban in the area was 'almost irresistible'.
House price surge: Auckland median at $1 million; the regions that rocketed
The national median shot up 19.8 per cent.
'I've lost four weeks of my life': Fletcher boss on his month in quarantine
"I've lost four weeks of my life now in quarantine." - Ross Taylor.
New house buying frenzy tipped as funding fuel poured on property market
If you thought house prices were high, they could be about to rise even further.
Reserve Bank 'caught off guard' by house prices: economist
The RBNZ's conundrum proves low interest rates are fuelling housing boom, economist says.
Mustang savvy: Buy this $2m Remuera home, get a free sports car
One seller is going the extra mile to supercharge his home's sale.
Fletcher boss optimistic about Ihumātao solution
"We are waiting to hear back from Labour about the resolution."
Wellington councillor defends rent on 'affordable' apartments
Tenants' advocates say rent on new apartments reflects out-of-control housing market.
Fletcher Building earnings up $80m on last year
"Heavily impacted in FY20 by Covid" - Ross Taylor.
Low-ball bidding dogs $23b construction: new survey
The biggest concern of nearly 100 surveyed was the lack of future work security.