Property values have increased again in July, according to figures released today by QV Valuations. Find out what's happening in the main regions throughout the country. 10-08-2009 more >>
New Zealand property values rose for the third straight month amid solid sales activity, as low interest rates and a shortage of quality housing keep the market active. 10-08-2009 more >>
New Zealand housing market confidence has improved, with expectations for prices moving up to about neutral and more people deeming it a good time to buy, according to the ASB Housing Confidence survey. 07-08-2009 more >>
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's (REINZ) monthly housing price index is in for an overhaul after the central bank found that the series had flaws that made it difficult to identify trends in property prices. 07-08-2009 more >>
Auckland home sales fell last month while the number of listings rose, suggesting the property market may be shaking off the worst of the slump, according to real estate firm Barfoot & Thompson (B&T). 05-08-2009 more >>
Tight lending criteria by banks is driving many first time property buyers out of central city living and into suburbia, according to real estate firm Bayleys. 04-08-2009 more >>
Investing in residential property is in the blood in New Zealand. But while we may have been able to get away with a "number-eight wire" style approach in the past, the current tough markets mean it's time to get savvy. 03-08-2009 more >>
Letting services will be under the spotlight after the government decided against including property managers in tighter regulation for real estate agents, according to a cabinet document. 31-07-2009 more >>
An update on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, Property Managers Review, Home Insulation, Associated persons rule and the No Asset Procedure. 31-07-2009 more >>
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard held the official cash rate at 2.50% as expected and said while economic activity showing signs of stabilising, the high New Zealand dollar was helping to keep the economy "weak." The Kiwi tumbled after his statement. 30-07-2009 more >>
The New Zealand Property Investors' Federation (the Federation) briefed the social service select committee on the Residential Tenancies Act Amendment Bill yesterday, Wednesday 29 July. 30-07-2009 more >>
A bill aimed at speeding up the building consent process and reduce costs is set to become law, after making its way through Parliament. 30-07-2009 more >>
New Zealand home-building consents tumbled in June, reflecting a drop-off in apartments from the previous month and the continuance of broadly weak issuance levels. 29-07-2009 more >>
You may have been thinking of diversifying your residential property portfolio and exploring the possibility of commercial property. Here are some options. 28-07-2009 more >>
Two and three-bedroom serviced apartments in Auckland's Viaduct are doing exceptionally well in the recession, according to David Graham of Quinovic Viaduct. 28-07-2009 more >>
This submission was forwarded early in July and the NZPIF will be making an oral presentation on 28 July to the Social Services select committee. 23-07-2009 more >>
An oversupply of residential rental properties is putting pressure on rent prices, which reduced by an average of 3.5% across the country in the past three months, First National Group reports. 22-07-2009 more >>
