Criteria used to describe New Zealand’s housing as unaffordable are too simplistic and do not take into account the cost of borrowing, the New Zealand Property Investors Federation says. The Demographia survey compares housing costs in nine countries. 21-01-2014 more >>
Sales numbers are falling, especially in the cheaper price brackets, the latest data from the Real Estate Institute shows. In December, there were 5688 residential sales, down 1.1% on the same time in 2012 and a drop of 18.3% compared to November. 20-01-2014 more >>
Aucklanders spend significantly more of their incomes on housing than people in any other part of the country, Crockers research shows. 17-01-2014 more >>
Over the month, there have been some noteworthy policy and regulatory developments potentially affecting New Zealand’s housing/rental property landscape. In this report, we outline these recent developments and flag other changes or developments that can be expected over the coming months.
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It is the start of a new year and you may well be on your break from work commitments as you read this. With a bit more time on your hands and hopefully in a rested and less stressed environment, this is a wonderful opportunity to think about the higher aspects of your investments. Just why are you investing in property and are you on track to meet your goals? 15-01-2014 more >>
Wellington is probably the best place in New Zealand to be a landlord at present, Trade Me says. It has released its analysis of the final quarter of last year. Christchurch again reported strong growth in listings and Auckland’s were stable but Wellington showed a sharp decline. 15-01-2014 more >>
Houses in the cheapest price brackets were not sold as frequently as more expensive homes in December, continuing a trend spotted in November. 08-01-2014 more >>
A two-tier interest rate system, with higher rates for investors, would be a better option than loan-to-value restrictions, one commentator says. 07-01-2014 more >>
Lifestyle property turnover has lifted almost 10% on the same time last year, the latest Real Estate Institute rural statistics show. 03-01-2014 more >>
There’s no let-up in sight for housing affordability and availability, particularly in Auckland, says BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander. 28-03-2013 more >>
Some of the strongest year-on-year sales price growth in Auckland last month was seen in the west, according to Crockers’ latest research. 26-03-2013 more >>
Aucklanders can’t afford to wait three years for the city’s unitary plan to be ratified, the Employers and Manufacturers Association says. 25-03-2013 more >>
New Zealand gained more new residents than it lost last month, new data shows - and it's likely to provide more fuel for the housing market. 22-03-2013 more >>
New Zealand should think about following Britain’s lead and introducing shared equity loans for new homes, commentator Olly Newland says. 21-03-2013 more >>
Landlords holding on to properties with big sections may be able to get their money’s worth out of them under proposed changes in the draft Auckland plan, says the New Zealand Property Investors Federation. 20-03-2013 more >>
Housing construction would need to double in Auckland over the next few years to keep up with demand but the construction industry is already keeping pace with growth in most parts of the country, Westpac’s economists say. 19-03-2013 more >>
