Three South Island companies that were involved in a scheme which mislead people into believing they were buying their own homes have pleaded guilty to breaching the Fair Trading Act. 27-08-2009 more >>
At the NZPIF Conference, the Minister of Housing said the Government continues to fulfill its pledge to free the building and housing market of unnecessary red tape and of allowing landlords to provide decent, affordable accommodation to those who want it.
20-08-2009 more >>
Investors are likely to see the first residential real estate investment trust (REIT) early next year, according to Auckland apartment expert Martin Dunn. 19-08-2009 more >>
The Department of Building and Housing is encouraging people seeking rental accommodation to check the credentials of landlords and their representatives. 19-08-2009 more >>
New Zealand house prices and sales volumes were steady last month in another signal that the decline in prices has probably ended amid rising net migration and lower mortgage lending rates. 14-08-2009 more >>
Two years ago this month, Kerry O'Rourke faced the dilemma of discovering his Hamilton rental was being raided by police for evidence of a P lab. 12-08-2009 more >>
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 >>
