ANZ has painted a sombre picture of housing prices in its latest report saying they are “becalmed†and the pressure on prices is “slightly downwardâ€. 28-09-2010 more >>
Canterbury tenants forced to end the lease of their property due to earthquake damage should have their bond money released within 24 hours. 25-09-2010 more >>
Audio of Mark Withers on the imminent changes to the tax rules affecting Loss Attributing Qualifying Company - and, if you have one, what you need to do soon! 17-09-2010 more >>
House sales are becoming impossible for real estate agents in Canterbury as home buyers get hit by tougher regulations on house insurance. 16-09-2010 more >>
Canterbury landlords are being warned not to raise rents excessively due to the increased demand for rental properties after the earthquake. 16-09-2010 more >>
Property sales have remained subdued, although house prices have been holding steady. To find out what's happening in the main regions throughout the country, use the links below. 14-09-2010 more >>
New Zealand's residential property sales slumped by more than a quarter in August, with the volume near the depths of its trough two years ago. 14-09-2010 more >>
Christchurch property managers are getting calls from tenants to deal with mundane management problems like broken washing machines while in the midst of dealing with earthquake-stricken properties and shaken tenants. 11-09-2010 more >>
The residential property market remains constrained, although is being buoyed somewhat by fixed mortgage rate cuts, according to the ANZ's August Property Focus. 09-09-2010 more >>
The Canterbury earthquake will put pressure on the city's residential rental sector, as the pool of available homes shrinks and home owners whose properties have been condemned look for short to medium-term accommodation. 07-09-2010 more >>
Choice for buyers in the Auckland residential property market is declining, with properties for sale at their lowest number in seven months. 03-09-2010 more >>
Hunters Wines is one of the sponsors of the 2010 Conference. It is offering two special six bottle packs to property investors as well as a range of other wines. Delivery can be to your home prior to the Conference or free to your hotel during the Conference weekend 02-09-2010 more >>
One of Auckland's top hotels, the Westin Lighter Quay, is in chaos as unit titleholders and receivers square off over access to and revenue from 114 of its 172 rooms and its bar, restaurant and retail areas. 01-09-2010 more >>
The residential property sector has slipped in July after edging into positive figures in the previous month, however commercial property development continued its precipitous decline. 31-08-2010 more >>
One economist has pushed out the date for the Reserve Bank’s next official cash rate hike citing recent downgrades to its forecasts for global GDP growth, including in Australia and New Zealand. 29-08-2010 more >>
Property investors need to take a more active role in overseeing their family trusts to ensure they are both compliant and achieving their objectives, according to New Zealand Trustee Services director Jonathan Cron. 27-08-2010 more >>
Commercial and industrial property investors should still be able to claim significant depreciation allowances, an asset depreciation expert says. 26-08-2010 more >>
Immigration figures out today are stronger than expected and are seen as being positive for house prices. Economists have been concerned that weaker than forecast immigration in recent months, and an outflow of people to Australia may have further hurt the housing market. 20-08-2010 more >>
An annual property survey shows that investors have slowed down with their buying and selling , for the first time in several years. 18-08-2010 more >>
Prime Minister John Key is setting out a compelling case for compulsory superannuation and says public opinion has shifted since it was rejected in a 1997 referendum. 17-08-2010 more >>
The world economy looks sick and if that continues it is hard to see house prices going up according to managing director of Huljich Wealth Management Dr Don Brash. 17-08-2010 more >>
Sales activity and price appear to differ quite dramatically in different parts of the country, with each market showing unique characteristics. Find out what's happening in the 12 main regions below. 13-08-2010 more >>
