News archive for 2017
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December 2017
29 Dec 2017 2017: The year in review
27 Dec 2017 Listed property trusts uncovered
22 Dec 2017 Changes to unsecured masonry repair initiative
21 Dec 2017 Pre-Xmas housing policy rush
20 Dec 2017 Migration flow plateaus
20 Dec 2017 Fast track for foreign buyers ban
19 Dec 2017 Rents shoot up due to limited stock
18 Dec 2017 Boarding house business success
14 Dec 2017 Foreign buyers ban bill hits Parliament
13 Dec 2017 Spring sales lift comes through
12 Dec 2017 Post-election bounce back
11 Dec 2017 Limited impact from foreign buyer ban - REINZ
11 Dec 2017 Unlock wealth: ditch your day job
8 Dec 2017 Rental WoF schemes spread
7 Dec 2017 Return to market stability
5 Dec 2017 Hesitancy colours Auckland market
5 Dec 2017 Top 10 predictions for 2018 - Colliers
4 Dec 2017 Upping the tenant screening ante
4 Dec 2017 A capital investment
1 Dec 2017 Big jump in new listings
November 2017
30 Nov 2017 Healthy Homes now law
30 Nov 2017 Apartment consents slump
30 Nov 2017 LVR loosening not enough
28 Nov 2017 Capital leaky home case clears last hurdle
27 Nov 2017 Summer’s top sale methods
27 Nov 2017 Under review: NZ housing
24 Nov 2017 Court of Appeal for price fixing charges
24 Nov 2017 Super City rents up, supply down
23 Nov 2017 Cullen to lead Tax Working Group
20 Nov 2017 Rental case reversal good news for industry
16 Nov 2017 Massive RV increase for Auckland
15 Nov 2017 National median reaches record high
14 Nov 2017 October results a mixed bag
9 Nov 2017 Sunny MPS a surprise for some
9 Nov 2017 Price expectations heading downward
8 Nov 2017 Warmer weather heats up housing market
6 Nov 2017 New government hasn’t panicked market
2 Nov 2017 Auckland values start to slide
October 2017
31 Oct 2017 New investors and property speculators likely to suffer under new rules
31 Oct 2017 Healthy Homes Guarantee bill to be fast tracked
30 Oct 2017 Strong growth in Hawke’s Bay
25 Oct 2017 Twyford takes the reins
24 Oct 2017 Rental prices could spike
24 Oct 2017 6 affordable buys for investors
20 Oct 2017 Changes in housing policy to come
20 Oct 2017 Migration decline continues
19 Oct 2017 No signs of panic
17 Oct 2017 High risk rental success
16 Oct 2017 Investors remain confident in property
16 Oct 2017 Market healthy – despite election doubt
12 Oct 2017 Price rise could be market rebalancing
11 Oct 2017 What tenants really want
11 Oct 2017 Prices fall, affordability improves
10 Oct 2017 Appeal of former hot spots dims
9 Oct 2017 Short stays big pays
6 Oct 2017 Speeding up the consents process
5 Oct 2017 Landlords urged to get onto insulation
5 Oct 2017 New class action on leaky homes
4 Oct 2017 Auckland sales fall further
4 Oct 2017 Quarterly value chill
3 Oct 2017 Making meth testing easier
2 Oct 2017 Tauranga growth slow & steady
September 2017
29 Sep 2017 Consents spike not enough
28 Sep 2017 Don’t assume prices will keep rising - ANZ
28 Sep 2017 Growth outlook overshadows OCR call
28 Sep 2017 No Spring lift in investor lending
27 Sep 2017 Predicting election impact
25 Sep 2017 Syndicating options
21 Sep 2017 Radical reform for Wellington housing
21 Sep 2017 Migration may have peaked
20 Sep 2017 Rents surge for urban living options
19 Sep 2017 The Auckland housing crisis - not even half the numbers
18 Sep 2017 Election 2017: the housing round up
15 Sep 2017 Sales down but life in market
14 Sep 2017 Rents set to rise if Labour wins
14 Sep 2017 Bonds failure costs landlord nearly $40k
13 Sep 2017 No post Unitary Plan subdivision boom
12 Sep 2017 NZ slips in global price rankings
11 Sep 2017 To CGT or not to CGT?
11 Sep 2017 23 year old duo turn over $30m
8 Sep 2017 Apartment under supply looming
8 Sep 2017 No winners from tenancy law tinkering
7 Sep 2017 Dramatic change in price expectations
7 Sep 2017 New tool means better property valuations
6 Sep 2017 Landlords key to solving crisis
6 Sep 2017 Caution leads to fall in listings
5 Sep 2017 Subdued signs of life
4 Sep 2017 RMA by-pass to encourage development
4 Sep 2017 Tribunal refund decision anti-landlord
4 Sep 2017 Labour plans could force out landlords
4 Sep 2017 Meth cover demystified
1 Sep 2017 Court win in Auckland leaky home suit
1 Sep 2017 Values fall as investors leave market
August 2017
31 Aug 2017 New chance to join leaky building lawsuit
31 Aug 2017 Be careful what you ask for
31 Aug 2017 Roll out renters’ education course - NZPIF
30 Aug 2017 Slowdown in value growth spreading
30 Aug 2017 Falling consents mean shortage not addressed
30 Aug 2017 Insurance pain for landlords ahead
29 Aug 2017 Council urged to pause on making WOF compulsory
29 Aug 2017 Rents rise in Wellington - & Christchurch
28 Aug 2017 Affordability growing in West Auckland
25 Aug 2017 House price expectations plummet
24 Aug 2017 Human rights body slams tenant damage changes
23 Aug 2017 Expect negative impact from regulation overload
22 Aug 2017 Year-on-year price growth still strong
21 Aug 2017 The housing market driver that’s not going away
21 Aug 2017 Taking care of business
18 Aug 2017 No end in sight for LVRs
17 Aug 2017 NZPIF opposes Wellington rental WOF
16 Aug 2017 Affordability better for renters
16 Aug 2017 DTI cull good news for property investors
15 Aug 2017 Stalling market no reason to panic
14 Aug 2017 DTIs “perversely restrictive” for investors – report
14 Aug 2017 Regional rentals yield lifestyle dream
11 Aug 2017 Call for LVR review as sales plunge
10 Aug 2017 Thursday news in brief
9 Aug 2017 Dark clouds on landlords’ horizon?
9 Aug 2017 Hamilton price fixer gets $1 million fine
8 Aug 2017 Upswing in Auckland rental yields
7 Aug 2017 TOP tenancy policy ignores rental realities
7 Aug 2017 10 future boom towns
4 Aug 2017 Supply shortage will counter cooler market
3 Aug 2017 Return to traditional market – B&T
3 Aug 2017 Thursday news in brief
2 Aug 2017 Insulation, heating improvement needed
2 Aug 2017 Big city values plateau
1 Aug 2017 Fewer houses coming on to market
July 2017
31 Jul 2017 Auckland consents falling short
31 Jul 2017 Best investment returns from rental properties
31 Jul 2017 Demand high in Whangarei
28 Jul 2017 How to stay safe
27 Jul 2017 Minimum standards for insulation and heating a step closer
27 Jul 2017 Thursday news in brief
26 Jul 2017 New data shows property investor lending way down
26 Jul 2017 Healthy homes debate fires up
25 Jul 2017 Rents a mixed bag across New Zealand
24 Jul 2017 6 ways to add commercial value
21 Jul 2017 New record heats up migration debate
20 Jul 2017 56% of Akld house costs due to land regulation
20 Jul 2017 Thursday news in brief
20 Jul 2017 Decline in affordability round NZ
19 Jul 2017 New builds: what investors should know
18 Jul 2017 Preparing for future investing trends
17 Jul 2017 24 properties & a 4-hour work week
14 Jul 2017 Housing: National vs Labour
13 Jul 2017 National sales volumes plummet
13 Jul 2017 Thursday news in brief
13 Jul 2017 Downward trend spreads
12 Jul 2017 Political support for longer term leases
11 Jul 2017 Handing out the Infrastructure Fund
11 Jul 2017 Opportunities in childcare sector
10 Jul 2017 Enabling better growth planning
10 Jul 2017 Top 10 dynamite growth areas
7 Jul 2017 Day of reckoning to come
6 Jul 2017 Making off-the-plan buying easier
6 Jul 2017 Thursday news in brief
5 Jul 2017 Low sales dragging prices down
5 Jul 2017 Auckland sales down by 30% - QV
5 Jul 2017 RTA amendments over first hurdle
4 Jul 2017 Return of Cup would benefit investors
3 Jul 2017 Upping the earthquake ante
3 Jul 2017 West side story
1 Jul 2017 Rise in apartments boosts choice
June 2017
30 Jun 2017 Consents trend recovering
30 Jun 2017 Echoes of past cycle - ANZ
29 Jun 2017 New meth decontamination levels revealed
29 Jun 2017 Thursday news in brief
29 Jun 2017 Funding lack puts apartments at risk
28 Jun 2017 Insulation wake-up call
27 Jun 2017 Six great ways to maximise property value
26 Jun 2017 Reforming the EQC
26 Jun 2017 Selecting a sector
23 Jun 2017 Rising build costs bad news
22 Jun 2017 OCR held, but for how long?
22 Jun 2017 Thursday news in brief
22 Jun 2017 Migration boom continues
21 Jun 2017 Northern rents booming - but not for all
20 Jun 2017 Affordability measure proves more houses needed
19 Jun 2017 Hard road to success
15 Jun 2017 Building for the future
15 Jun 2017 Thursday news in brief
14 Jun 2017 Full steam ahead for Three Kings development
14 Jun 2017 Units buck slowing trend
14 Jun 2017 Subdued market more balanced
13 Jun 2017 Reigning in Wellington landlords
12 Jun 2017 Taskforce reveals way forward for Auckland
12 Jun 2017 It’s CRUNCH TIME on the property clock
9 Jun 2017 Stand out global performer
8 Jun 2017 Thursday news in brief
7 Jun 2017 Inner city apartment initiative for Capital
7 Jun 2017 Fund infrastructure differently - ASB
7 Jun 2017 Housing to be election battleground
6 Jun 2017 Market slow but steady – B&T
6 Jun 2017 Future shocks could rattle Capital
2 Jun 2017 Millions being paid for meth claims
2 Jun 2017 Foreign buyer song remains the same
2 Jun 2017 Investment gems in Lower Hutt
1 Jun 2017 Market returning to normal
1 Jun 2017 Slower Auckland sets trend
1 Jun 2017 Thursday news in brief
May 2017
31 May 2017 APIA issues sub-let warning
30 May 2017 Changing focus for Augusta
30 May 2017 Consents slump bad news
29 May 2017 Capital gain time over?
29 May 2017 Rents will rise - Greens
26 May 2017 Weighing up apartments
25 May 2017 Budget boost for tenants
25 May 2017 Thursday news in brief
25 May 2017 Big bold strategy
24 May 2017 Tax changes ripple across the Tasman
24 May 2017 Tenant damage law change
19 May 2017 Migration dips but housing pressure remains
18 May 2017 Free Investment Property Showcase Events: Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
18 May 2017 Challenges ahead for Govt build project
18 May 2017 Thursday news in brief
18 May 2017 Up-and-coming v proven performer
17 May 2017 House price bust talk exaggerated
16 May 2017 SuperCity to get 34,000 new houses
15 May 2017 Labour's negative gearing policy 'regressive'
15 May 2017 Pessimism clouds house price expectations
15 May 2017 Investors: Labour policy would increase rents
12 May 2017 Past the peak?
11 May 2017 No end to house price growth - Trade Me
11 May 2017 Surprise at RBNZ’s OCR outlook
11 May 2017 OCR decision announced by RBNZ
11 May 2017 Ditch the dud: streamline your portfolio
11 May 2017 Thursday news in brief
10 May 2017 Renting more affordable - HAM
10 May 2017 Cost inflation impacting on development
10 May 2017 Regional price expectations high
9 May 2017 Is your property underinsured?
9 May 2017 Auckland rental market under pressure
8 May 2017 APIA loses major sponsor
5 May 2017 Seven top tips to get a property sale ready
4 May 2017 Auckland sales numbers hit 2008 levels
4 May 2017 Combating Auckland's housing crisis
3 May 2017 House price growth slows, led by super city
3 May 2017 Warning all landlords - compliance non-negotiable
2 May 2017 Auckland in 'wait and see' mode
1 May 2017 Hamilton on the move
April 2017
28 Apr 2017 Moving into new builds
28 Apr 2017 Trend now positive for consents
27 Apr 2017 Landlords, get talking to your tenants
27 Apr 2017 Thursday news in brief
27 Apr 2017 Regional rents heading up
26 Apr 2017 Migration hits another record as Kiwis stay put
24 Apr 2017 Adams to take the lead on housing
24 Apr 2017 How to raise the rent by 10%
24 Apr 2017 Affordability measure problems
20 Apr 2017 Making a difference for housing supply
20 Apr 2017 Thursday news in brief
19 Apr 2017 Auckland’s fastest rising suburbs
18 Apr 2017 High density zones promising for investors
17 Apr 2017 Getting started on investment property
14 Apr 2017 Top five tips to protect against meth contamination
13 Apr 2017 Prices, sales up – driven by high end sales
13 Apr 2017 Lower prices mean budget squeeze
13 Apr 2017 Thursday news in brief
12 Apr 2017 Build more bloody houses - Little
10 Apr 2017 Final price fixing defendants get $1.5m fine
10 Apr 2017 Stop tarring investors with speculator brush
10 Apr 2017 Landlords on notice - MBIE
10 Apr 2017 NZ’s hottest suburbs: highest yield locations exposed
7 Apr 2017 Shortfall to get worse before it gets better
6 Apr 2017 Auckland no longer least affordable
6 Apr 2017 Apartment attraction on the rise
6 Apr 2017 Thursday news in brief
5 Apr 2017 Auckland market different now – B&T
5 Apr 2017 Shallow LVR effect likely - QV
4 Apr 2017 Bubble risk for halo regions
3 Apr 2017 Tackle restrictions on development - report
3 Apr 2017 Dunedin experiencing growth
1 Apr 2017 Auckland property listings jump up
March 2017
31 Mar 2017 Top 10 value adding renovation tips
31 Mar 2017 Flat line in consents continues
30 Mar 2017 Eagerly awaited meth standard delayed
30 Mar 2017 New fire levy rates announced
30 Mar 2017 Thursday news in brief
29 Mar 2017 Market slowdown different this time
29 Mar 2017 Revamp planning system, end crisis
28 Mar 2017 Investor confidence remains high across most of NZ
24 Mar 2017 Address Auckland infrastructure issues
24 Mar 2017 Tenant magnetism: top 10 tips
24 Mar 2017 Friday news in brief
23 Mar 2017 OCR decision: 'Nothing to see here'
22 Mar 2017 Bright line test dents flipping
21 Mar 2017 Migration driver powers on
21 Mar 2017 Improve urban development in NZ - OECD
20 Mar 2017 Getting to grips with body corporates
19 Mar 2017 First landlord conviction under new tenancy law
17 Mar 2017 Bold move equals big success
17 Mar 2017 Friday news in brief
17 Mar 2017 Rent for “typical” NZ house hits all-time high
16 Mar 2017 New fire regs costly, complex for investors
15 Mar 2017 Give tenants greater security - TOP
15 Mar 2017 Agents to 'bid' for new property listings
15 Mar 2017 Decline in price growth optimism
14 Mar 2017 Negative gearing to go under Labour
13 Mar 2017 Market flat line continues
10 Mar 2017 Bridging the finance gap
10 Mar 2017 REAA gets tough on flipping
9 Mar 2017 Smaller options drive February rebound
9 Mar 2017 Apartments lead the way for Christchurch
8 Mar 2017 Fringe areas approved for urban growth
8 Mar 2017 Illegal renting charge for Molesworth landlord
8 Mar 2017 Insurer tackles meth contamination confusion
7 Mar 2017 Election 2017: what investors need to know
7 Mar 2017 Risky masonry streets identified
6 Mar 2017 Airbnb sub-letting breaches RTA – Tribunal
6 Mar 2017 Consents trending down
3 Mar 2017 Limited action at lower end of market
3 Mar 2017 Time to invest in Auckland Central
2 Mar 2017 Auction rates reflect quieter market
1 Mar 2017 Demand for big city property falls
1 Mar 2017 Values drop in former hotspots
February 2017
28 Feb 2017 Don’t take no for an answer
27 Feb 2017 Migration smashes through records
27 Feb 2017 Capital suffering office space shortage
24 Feb 2017 Pinning down finance
24 Feb 2017 Decline in foreign buyers - LINZ
23 Feb 2017 Correction on the cards?
23 Feb 2017 Moving forward on meth contamination
22 Feb 2017 Wild ride over for Auckland
21 Feb 2017 Fears over building industry capacity
20 Feb 2017 Price growth expectations slump
19 Feb 2017 Three property trading rules you must know
18 Feb 2017 Top 20 Super City hotspots
17 Feb 2017 The Gen Y approach to investing
16 Feb 2017 Looking beyond the Airbnb glitter
16 Feb 2017 Fraud charges for development project
15 Feb 2017 Regional stars' sales plummet
14 Feb 2017 Urban Development Authorities on the way
14 Feb 2017 Slow growth for Auckland rents – B&T
14 Feb 2017 Super City's prices drop further
13 Feb 2017 Court rules against Unitary Plan zoning appeals
13 Feb 2017 Supply just one market driver
11 Feb 2017 More clarification needed on tenant damage
10 Feb 2017 Tenant damage ruling overturned
10 Feb 2017 Top 30 suburbs with undervalued houses
9 Feb 2017 Falling consent woes
9 Feb 2017 OCR hike expectations premature
9 Feb 2017 What the RB governor said
8 Feb 2017 Rising rent trend nationwide
3 Feb 2017 Quiet start to 2017 for Super City
3 Feb 2017 Investing in holiday hot spots
2 Feb 2017 Flipping not what it used to be
2 Feb 2017 Holiday investments
1 Feb 2017 Changing of the hot market guard
1 Feb 2017 Super City bucks trend
January 2017
31 Jan 2017 No relief in demand pressures
27 Jan 2017 Navigating shaky ground
27 Jan 2017 Navigating shaky ground
26 Jan 2017 Demand for planning change
26 Jan 2017 Govt deadline for earthquake risk masonry repair
25 Jan 2017 Subsidy boosts don’t mean rent hikes
24 Jan 2017 Supply is key to boom end
23 Jan 2017 Super City affordability slides further
20 Jan 2017 Before you renovate
19 Jan 2017 Slowing consent trend a concern
18 Jan 2017 More Auckland apartments needed
17 Jan 2017 Declining sales, subdued market
16 Jan 2017 Capital rental market booming
13 Jan 2017 What to expect from the housing market in 2017
13 Jan 2017 Taking control of the budget
12 Jan 2017 Regions fire up as Auckland cools
11 Jan 2017 No more lending restrictions needed
11 Jan 2017 LVRs continue to bite – QV
10 Jan 2017 Tread carefully with building products
9 Jan 2017 Super City prices plateau
6 Jan 2017 Food for thought
4 Jan 2017 Looking towards 2017