For the first time, Auckland rental properties have increased to a median of $500 a week. Investors are expected to continue buying up property around the supercity.
Former RBNZ Chairman calls for controlled crash
Rising prices in Auckland are making a lot of people suggest dramatic changes – but are they feasible, or could they end up damaging the property market?
Official cash rate rises again in New Zealand
The official cash rate has risen in New Zealand yet again, this time rising by 25 basis points to reach 3.5 per cent.
How many homes were green-lit in October?
Looking at the numbers from Statistics NZ, there was a great deal of property approved in October – could you take advantage of this?
What's going to happen to property over the rest of the year?
A new survey looks at how people are feeling about housing prices in the coming year – and how are people getting into their first home?
Breaking down the 2015 Budget
Another year, another budget – and Auckland has been high on the agenda. So what’s the government got in mind for the City of Sails?
More small investors in the Auckland market
There is an increased investor presence in the Auckland property market, and what’s more, it’s being led by the little guys.
Migration and the property market in 2016
New Zealand has a huge number of new migrants every year from all over the world. How could this new record-breaking influx affect the national housing market?
How could Brexit affect your property investment?
Britain has voted to leave the EU, causing a stir in the financial markets. How could it affect us all the way over here in New Zealand?
LVR restrictions could be lifted later this year
An official at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has been quoted as saying LVR restrictions could be phased out beginning in late-2014.
Property prices heating up this summer
The latest real estate index from QV has shown that Auckland property is firing up for another hot summer of increased prices.
ASB: Expect more lending restrictions
ASB’s latest housing confidence report advises investors that the RBNZ could announce new lending restriction measures at any point in coming months.