Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Alan Bollard cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to a record low 3% as expected, signaling the end to the steep easing cycle as the economy hits the bottom of its recession this year. 12-03-2009 more >>
Further signs are emerging that the residential property market is starting to pick up and an expected surge in immigration numbers plus a shortage of new construction will push up house prices. 11-03-2009 more >>
An increase in market activity over the past month has seen median house prices pushed higher in most of the main areas throughout the country, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) stats, released today. 11-03-2009 more >>
New Zealand home sales rebounded last month and prices picked up, suggesting cheaper borrowing costs are stoking a revival of interest in the real estate market. 11-03-2009 more >>
Private landlords are concerned about what happens to anti-social tenants, after Housing New Zealand (HNZ) evicted groups with gang associations last week for breaching their tenancy obligations. 10-03-2009 more >>
With an official cash rate expected next week, experienced and less-seasoned property investors are looking at the housing market and seeing more reasons to buy 09-03-2009 more >>
There is not a lot of good news in QV's last housing market report, however Auckland appears to be the best of the main urban areas. Find out what's happening in the main areas around the country. 09-03-2009 more >>
Auckland house prices rose last month and the number of property sales increased, suggesting tentative signs that confidence is creeping back into the market, according to Barfoot & Thompson (B&T). 05-03-2009 more >>
Workers in the $12 billion building and construction sector are facing the toughest times in almost two decades but a rebound is being picked soon 03-03-2009 more >>
The Department of Building and Housing has released a Fact Sheet on older renters which shows that as the population ages, the proportion of renting households which are 85+ years will increase from the current 12 percent to 32 percent in 2051 03-03-2009 more >>
ANNUAL CONFERENCE – Minister Confirms
Housing Minister, the Hon Phil Heatley has confirmed that he will attend and give the opening address to the annual property investors’ conference to be held on Saturday, 15 August at Alexandra Park, Auckland.
27-02-2009 more >>
New Zealand housing confidence rose in the three months through January as falling house prices and cheaper borrowing costs revived the appeal of property as an investment. 27-02-2009 more >>
Tenants’ advocates are worried the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) will swing the law in favour of landlords, if three key provisions go through. 24-02-2009 more >>
Presidents of affiliated Property investors' Associations around New Zealand talk about what 2009 may hold for members in their areas. 16-02-2009 more >>
