Landlords can look forward to some changes to the Building Code that come into effect on October 16, designed to make the building process less complicated for minor work. 03-10-2008 more >>
The election date is November 8 and the Real Estate Agents Bill comes into effect around November 2009. Other bills stay on the table until after the election. 30-09-2008 more >>
New Zealand home-building approvals fell to a 22-year low last month, reflecting an economy that may not climb out of recession until the final quarter of the year. 30-09-2008 more >>
Royce Brazier is among the first to list a property in the new house trading website www.realestate.co.nz - but he' not new to trading properties. 29-09-2008 more >>
In Martin's absence, Andrew King writes about the Housing NZ 'P' case, tenant damage in Christchurch, importance of regular inspections and of checking the details of the cover your insurance policy provides you. 23-09-2008 more >>
Housing NZ is suing a drug ring after one of its homes had to be demolished because it was contaminated by the chemicals the group used to make methamphetamine with. 22-09-2008 more >>
Now that interest rates have started along their downward path the recommended borrowing strategy is to go short. By short we are talking six months or one year. 19-09-2008 more >>
Following last week's half a percentage point cut to official interest rates, the ANZ is advising mortgage borrowers to keep their borrowing at relatively short terms. 18-09-2008 more >>
Housing affordability improved by a record amount in August to its best level since January last year after house prices fell sharply and fixed mortgage rates fell below 9 per cent. 16-09-2008 more >>
For homeowners holding off selling in the current climate of falling property values, it is time to maintain and increase their equity in preparation for the next market upturn 15-09-2008 more >>
Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard surprised the market with a bigger-than-expected interest rate cut, citing a marked slowdown in household spending and a deteriorating global economy. 12-09-2008 more >>
National will cut back on the excessive red tape in the building industry and instead drive quality by encouraging warranties, better standards and improved skills, says National’s Building and Construction spokesman, Nick Smith.
11-09-2008 more >>
Three banks have now moved to cut mortgage rates, after Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard this morning surprised the market with an aggressive 0.5 per cent cut in the official cash rate. 11-09-2008 more >>
Sweeping new real estate reforms were passed by Parliament last night, bringing in a consumer-friendly era for house buyers and sellers. 06-09-2008 more >>
landlords have developed their own set of rules, barring them from renting dirty places, telling lies or making racists remarks to tenants 05-09-2008 more >>
Financial markets and commentators expect to see a further cut in the official cash rate of interest next week. The Reserve Bank is due to announce its latest decision on the rate on Thursday 11 September. 05-09-2008 more >>
