News archive for 2014
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December 2014
30 Dec 2014 Predictions for the property market
24 Dec 2014 Housing shortfall highlighted
23 Dec 2014 Consider economic reality of development, Property Council says
22 Dec 2014 Rental market may be becoming more competitive
22 Dec 2014 KPG buys shopping centre
18 Dec 2014 Interest rates on hold despite rebound: Report
17 Dec 2014 Changing face of Auckland
17 Dec 2014 NZ cities top rent growth table
16 Dec 2014 Harcourts reports market urgency
15 Dec 2014 KPG set for trading
15 Dec 2014 Tenants paying 5% more
12 Dec 2014 Rents inch up
12 Dec 2014 Christchurch market shows signs of slowing
11 Dec 2014 'Power to the consumers'
10 Dec 2014 Westpac doubles inflation prediction
10 Dec 2014 Boost for top-end properties
9 Dec 2014 Renters not positive about life as tenants
9 Dec 2014 Will RBNZ go back to toolbox?
5 Dec 2014 CVs prompt investors to increase rent
4 Dec 2014 Asking prices show confidence, Trade Me boss says
4 Dec 2014 Auckland prices 'reaccelerate'
4 Dec 2014 Sales figures strong: Harcourts
3 Dec 2014 Asking prices hit record
3 Dec 2014 Council rejects valuation criticism
3 Dec 2014 Priciest homes sell as first-time buyers squeezed out
2 Dec 2014 Christchurch: Before and After
2 Dec 2014 NZPIF welcomes tax moves
2 Dec 2014 Oyster risks capital gains tax
1 Dec 2014 Prospects lift for Rotorua
November 2014
28 Nov 2014 Pressure on property
27 Nov 2014 Could you get a better deal from your bank?
27 Nov 2014 Lending nears $5b as households pay down mortgages
26 Nov 2014 Signs point up, ANZ report says
24 Nov 2014 Palmerston North housing’s big mover
24 Nov 2014 Let's consider wealth tax: Little
21 Nov 2014 Mixed bag for regional performance
20 Nov 2014 Kiwibank hits lending brakes
19 Nov 2014 Allow banks to assess borrowers' risk: Newland
19 Nov 2014 A Labour win for landlords to celebrate
18 Nov 2014 Call for property manager regulation
17 Nov 2014 Harcourts: LVRs bad for NZ
17 Nov 2014 Auckland rents rise
17 Nov 2014 Bank's LVR move the right one, economists say
13 Nov 2014 Auckland median price hits new record
13 Nov 2014 30-year interest-only loan 'provides options'
11 Nov 2014 Rents soar in Christchurch
11 Nov 2014 Council site still struggling
10 Nov 2014 Buyers feeling more confident: ASB
8 Nov 2014 Commercial returns at six-year high
7 Nov 2014 What do you think of councils' land use rules?
6 Nov 2014 Auckland accelerates away again
5 Nov 2014 Trade Me prices at record high
5 Nov 2014 Agreement tackles double commission conundrum
5 Nov 2014 Market recovers from election uncertainty
4 Nov 2014 Private landlords may be big winners in Govt plans
4 Nov 2014 Pressure on prices, Harcourts says
4 Nov 2014 Night flights 'boost Queenstown market'
3 Nov 2014 October rebound reported
3 Nov 2014 ASB expects migration price pressure
October 2014
31 Oct 2014 Hamilton not cheap, affordable
31 Oct 2014 Consents drop 10%
31 Oct 2014 Price rises not consistent
29 Oct 2014 Confidence in agents slipping
28 Oct 2014 OCR predictions change
25 Oct 2014 City's yields analysed
25 Oct 2014 Very little crystal clear with Govt's state housing plans
23 Oct 2014 Criteria for lifting LVR rules reviewed soon: Wheeler
22 Oct 2014 Investors swerve LVR impact: Report
21 Oct 2014 Apartments prove more popular
20 Oct 2014 Landlord of the Year named
17 Oct 2014 Regulation a threat, investors say
17 Oct 2014 Builder calls for widespread WOFs
16 Oct 2014 Consider levelling playing field, panel told
15 Oct 2014 Smith blames RMA for price rises
15 Oct 2014 LVRs hurt regional NZ: Harcourts
14 Oct 2014 Housing affordability deteriorates
14 Oct 2014 Capital gain required to justify investments
13 Oct 2014 Price growth slows: REINZ
10 Oct 2014 Overseas investment laws don't need fixing: NZ Institute
9 Oct 2014 Interest rates biggest driver of affordability: Report
8 Oct 2014 English points finger at councils
6 Oct 2014 Calls for RMA to be made priority
6 Oct 2014 Post-election lift - in some areas
3 Oct 2014 Asking price growth slowing: Realestate.co.nz
3 Oct 2014 Signs point to improvement, agency says
2 Oct 2014 Asking price rise eases: Trade Me
1 Oct 2014 Landlords investing with retirement in mind
September 2014
30 Sep 2014 Building activity slows
29 Sep 2014 New system makes funding repairs easier
29 Sep 2014 Landlords hesitant to lift rents enough to cover costs
26 Sep 2014 Westpac targets landlord buyers
25 Sep 2014 Expect
24 Sep 2014 ANZ: Migration will be market backbone
23 Sep 2014 Tax decision helps expat landlords
22 Sep 2014 Tackle RMA first: Property Council
19 Sep 2014 Keep WOFs away from rentals: NZPIF
18 Sep 2014 Renters feel housing conditions can't be improved
17 Sep 2014 Industrial property stands out: Bayleys
17 Sep 2014 Shakes rattle property industry
16 Sep 2014 Market not slowing, Westpac says
15 Sep 2014 'Get bargains near special housing areas'
12 Sep 2014 Where is spring surge?
12 Sep 2014 Turnover down again in REINZ stats
11 Sep 2014 Election affecting sales activity: Harcourts
11 Sep 2014 Christchurch rents set pace
10 Sep 2014 Productivity Commission to examine council approach
9 Sep 2014 Smaller may be the answer
8 Sep 2014 Few investors opt to DIY
5 Sep 2014 Look at leasehold: Dunn
4 Sep 2014 QV: Price rise slowdown continues
3 Sep 2014 Election making buyers wary: B&T
2 Sep 2014 No unaffordability for renters: NZPIF
1 Sep 2014 First-home buyer focus pays off: Kiwibank
August 2014
29 Aug 2014 Govt welcomes consent figures
29 Aug 2014 Service a response to burned investors
28 Aug 2014 Don't remove investor rights: NZPIF
27 Aug 2014 Fix for two years, economists recommend
27 Aug 2014 Greens call for WOFs, rights of renewal
27 Aug 2014 Talk to bank before selling: Ombudsman
26 Aug 2014 Massive shortage looming: Report
25 Aug 2014 First-home help welcomed
25 Aug 2014 Auckland rents up
24 Aug 2014 National plans KiwiSaver changes
21 Aug 2014 Consider commercial opportunities: Newland
20 Aug 2014 Asking prices remain strong
19 Aug 2014 Values increase by a third
18 Aug 2014 Tackle housing issues without pushing up rents: NZPIF
15 Aug 2014 Sentiment falls to seven-year low
14 Aug 2014 Prices will keep rising: Alexander
13 Aug 2014 'Good time to be commercial landlord'
12 Aug 2014 Auckland, Canterbury driving prices: REINZ
11 Aug 2014 Migration impact appears limited
8 Aug 2014 Property spending revealed
7 Aug 2014 Price rises ease: QV
6 Aug 2014 Rates rises biggest rent driver
5 Aug 2014 Stats indicate sagging market: Economist
4 Aug 2014 Month-on-month price drop
4 Aug 2014 Property investors easy target: APIA
1 Aug 2014 Realestate.co.nz hits out at Trade Me fee cut
1 Aug 2014 First-home buyers 'shouldn't hold out for dropping prices'
July 2014
31 Jul 2014 Tenants not disadvantaged: APIA
30 Jul 2014 Govt hails consent figures
30 Jul 2014 Trade Me offers monthly fee
29 Jul 2014 Delay causes concern
28 Jul 2014 Banks call for low-deposit applications
25 Jul 2014 Bennett: Tell us about annoying red tape
23 Jul 2014 Local factors driving yields: Report
23 Jul 2014 Market on tenterhooks: ANZ
22 Jul 2014 Landlord to pay $5000 over tenant death
22 Jul 2014 Net immigration could hit 50,000: Report
21 Jul 2014 Record price for Auckland lifestyle blocks
18 Jul 2014 Better conditions for tenants could help housing 'crisis': Eaqub
17 Jul 2014 Auckland rents' slow rise
16 Jul 2014 Good time to buy in Christchurch: Harcourts
15 Jul 2014 Helm: What shortage?
14 Jul 2014 Regional Review : Invercargill
14 Jul 2014 Regions miss price gains
11 Jul 2014 Asking prices reach new record: Website
10 Jul 2014 Sale 'underlines confidence' in market
9 Jul 2014 Queenstown appealing to investors
9 Jul 2014 Spotlight on valuers
8 Jul 2014 Confidence drops slightly
7 Jul 2014 Seismic strengthening 'unnecessary burden'
7 Jul 2014 Rate of increase slows again
4 Jul 2014 Falling returns not a concern
3 Jul 2014 Interest rates put squeeze on income
3 Jul 2014 Demand for $1m-plus homes: Barfoot
2 Jul 2014 Obstructive community groups criticised
2 Jul 2014 New system saving time: Govt
1 Jul 2014 Wheeler's message could backfire: Economists
1 Jul 2014 Landlords switch on to need for warm, dry properties
June 2014
30 Jun 2014 Price rises starting to ease: ANZ
30 Jun 2014 Housing affordability worsens
30 Jun 2014 Building consent figures lift slightly
27 Jun 2014 Prices may not meet RBNZ prediction: Stephens
26 Jun 2014 Site asks agents to pitch for listings
25 Jun 2014 Something has to give in apartment market: Dunn
25 Jun 2014 Water charges criticised
24 Jun 2014 Wellington, Queenstown get housing accords
23 Jun 2014 Southern rents soaring
20 Jun 2014 Ruler run over regional differences
19 Jun 2014 Lifestyle block prices 'solid'
18 Jun 2014 Cost-effective rebuild option showcased
17 Jun 2014 Regional centres suffering: Harcourts
16 Jun 2014 Turnover drops, prices stagnate: REINZ data
16 Jun 2014 NZ among fastest-growing global markets: Survey
13 Jun 2014 Regional Review : Tauranga
13 Jun 2014 Reserve Bank defers decision which will hit property investors
13 Jun 2014 Asking prices still at record levels: Realestate.co.nz
12 Jun 2014 Migration may not drive prices as much as expected: RBNZ
11 Jun 2014 Treat biggest cities as separate markets: Report
10 Jun 2014 New president for NZPIF
9 Jun 2014 Sections up for online auction
9 Jun 2014 No GST help for leaky building repair costs
6 Jun 2014 QV: Rate of increase slowing
5 Jun 2014 Market slowing, Barfoot says
4 Jun 2014 Income restrictions not the way forward: NZ Institute
4 Jun 2014 Landlords get tax reminder
4 Jun 2014 Building pace picks up
3 Jun 2014 Prices steady, listings and sales down: Harcourts
3 Jun 2014 Prices will follow turnover: ANZ
2 Jun 2014 Investors back restrictions on foreign buyers
May 2014
30 May 2014 Consents trend up
30 May 2014 House price cycle has a long way to go: Alexander
29 May 2014 Call to limit LVR restrictions to where market hottest
29 May 2014 IRD: Increasing attention for property deals
28 May 2014 'Don't try DIY evictions'
27 May 2014 Free smoke alarms for rental properties
27 May 2014 House sale slump a risk to the economy: NZIER
26 May 2014 App to help landlords detect drugs
23 May 2014 Competition concerns for valuers
22 May 2014 Buyers getting creative: Harcourts
22 May 2014 CGT 'would lift home-ownership levels'
22 May 2014 Deposits safe: Receivers
21 May 2014 Calm heads will do well out of coming months: Newland
21 May 2014 Migration not biggest price driver: Economist
20 May 2014 KIPT reports strong office demand
16 May 2014 Rents not high enough to justify building: JLL
16 May 2014 RBNZ: What would have happened without LVRs?
15 May 2014 No handouts for first-time buyers
15 May 2014 94% of rental properties fail WOF trial
14 May 2014 Turnover down more than expected: RBNZ
13 May 2014 11% of landlords live overseas: Report
13 May 2014 Prices expected to rise but 'not a great time to buy'
12 May 2014 Call for Govt action on strengthening costs
12 May 2014 REINZ: Market slowing
9 May 2014 Harcourts applauds LVR move
8 May 2014 QV: First-time buyers return
7 May 2014 More special housing areas revealed
6 May 2014 KIPT sells rest of Auckland high rise
5 May 2014 Sellers need to price well: B&T
5 May 2014 Still a seller's market: Realestate.co.nz
2 May 2014 Investors open to body corporate arrangements: Crockers
1 May 2014 REINZ to examine data
April 2014
30 Apr 2014 More consents issued
30 Apr 2014 NZPIF slams Labour's ring-fencing plan
29 Apr 2014 Interest rates may not affect yields much: JLL
29 Apr 2014 Property Council concerned at lack of commercial land space
29 Apr 2014 Labour's policy 'would boost housing market'
28 Apr 2014 Rising rates will cool market: ANZ
28 Apr 2014 Parker: Limit LVR restrictions
24 Apr 2014 Good times ahead for commercial investors
23 Apr 2014 Migration surge may only have modest impact: Economist
23 Apr 2014 High-profile office block for sale
22 Apr 2014 Expect more interest rate increases
17 Apr 2014 Regional buyers not unfairly disadvantaged: Alexander
17 Apr 2014 Commercial investors' confidence grows
16 Apr 2014 Landlords not passing on higher costs: Barfoot
15 Apr 2014 Dunn Funds put on hold
14 Apr 2014 Twenty years to fix affordability: Smith
14 Apr 2014 Aussie-style restrictions may not be the answer: Alexander
14 Apr 2014 NZPIF: Landlords aren't speculators
11 Apr 2014 Turnover still dropping: REINZ
10 Apr 2014 Landlords take aim at WOFs
10 Apr 2014 Changes for landlords chasing debt
8 Apr 2014 First-time buyers change buying habits
8 Apr 2014 WOF costs a concern: NZCPR
8 Apr 2014 NZ First wants law reviewed
7 Apr 2014 Price rises plateau: QV
7 Apr 2014 Outlook good for rent rises: Crockers
4 Apr 2014 English: Supply the issue
4 Apr 2014 Busy March for agents: Barfoot
3 Apr 2014 Record asking prices recorded
2 Apr 2014 Mortgage fraudster sentenced
2 Apr 2014 Rules drive buyers away
1 Apr 2014 IMF still not happy about house prices
March 2014
31 Mar 2014 Apartment returns down: Report
31 Mar 2014 Drop in apartments drags consents down
28 Mar 2014 Hints LVR rules could go
27 Mar 2014 Yield-seekers should look south: Report
26 Mar 2014 Apartments more popular
25 Mar 2014 Serviceability weighs on prices: Report
25 Mar 2014 Investors become commercial borrowers
21 Mar 2014 KCL price set, Bayleys deal done
19 Mar 2014 Eastern suburbs soaring
18 Mar 2014 Census shows more tenants
18 Mar 2014 Rents rise in central suburbs
17 Mar 2014 First-home buyers 'radically scared away'
14 Mar 2014 Provinces suffering: Harcourts
13 Mar 2014 Hiking cycle begins
12 Mar 2014 Rules affect landlords, too: NZPIF
11 Mar 2014 Bach owners say rental income vital
11 Mar 2014 Further signs of easing: REINZ
10 Mar 2014 Christchurch rents put squeeze on
7 Mar 2014 Auckland confidence picks up
6 Mar 2014 Augusta plans KCL deal
6 Mar 2014 House prices cooling: QV
6 Mar 2014 Signs of a slowdown: Barfoot
5 Mar 2014 Decline in building work surprises
5 Mar 2014 Investing becoming more popular
5 Mar 2014 Dunn launch delayed
4 Mar 2014 LVR rules not working: Harcourts
4 Mar 2014 Asking prices up, listing numbers down
3 Mar 2014 Buying off the plans now might be wise: Dunn
February 2014
28 Feb 2014 Building consent drop less than expected
27 Feb 2014 Migration hits 10-year high
27 Feb 2014 Trade Me: Some agents will pay less
26 Feb 2014 Fees hurt landlords
24 Feb 2014 Impact of rules revealed
21 Feb 2014 Auckland rents increase
20 Feb 2014 Construction costs increase
20 Feb 2014 Interest rates drive prices down: Westpac
19 Feb 2014 WOFs kick off
18 Feb 2014 Property developer jailed
17 Feb 2014 First-home buyers missing out: Survey
14 Feb 2014 Parents back first-home buyers
13 Feb 2014 Community housing development opens
13 Feb 2014 Money laundering risk flagged
13 Feb 2014 LVR rules affecting FHBs most: Alexander
12 Feb 2014 Dunn: No tax to pay
11 Feb 2014 Westpac: Market past peak
11 Feb 2014 Harcourts picks rising prices
10 Feb 2014 QV blames LVR rules for slowing growth
7 Feb 2014 Vendors treated as pawns: Helm
7 Feb 2014 Mayor: Bumper year for housing
5 Feb 2014 Cheaper sales pick up: Barfoot
4 Feb 2014 Interest rates don't dull appetite
4 Feb 2014 Listings pick up
January 2014
31 Jan 2014 Pressure on both sides: ANZ
30 Jan 2014 Tribunal applications fast-tracked
29 Jan 2014 More properties under management: Report
28 Jan 2014 OCR move unlikely this week: Survey
27 Jan 2014 Tenant trouble pushes landlords to sell
24 Jan 2014 Record price for lifestyle blocks
23 Jan 2014 Owner-occupiers snapping up apartments
23 Jan 2014 Too soon to draw conclusions: Alexander
22 Jan 2014 Buyers working around rules: Harcourts
21 Jan 2014 Affordability report questioned
20 Jan 2014 Turnover dropped in December: REINZ
17 Jan 2014 Aucklanders spend most on housing
15 Jan 2014 Wellington landlords 'in box seat'
14 Jan 2014 Prices up but turnover slowing:QV
13 Jan 2014 Northland baches' summer windfall
10 Jan 2014 Brake comes off high-LVR lending
9 Jan 2014 Listings down, asking price eases
8 Jan 2014 Fewer entry-level sales reported
7 Jan 2014 Call to split interest rates
3 Jan 2014 Lifestyle market strengthens further
1 Jan 2014 REINZ sells headquarters