Property values are rapidly returning to last year’s levels according to the QV national residential property indices for August released today. Find out how the main centres are faring below. 07-09-2009 more >>
The traditional spring ‘bounce' has seen activity in the Auckland housing market increase significantly and the average house price rise, according to Barfoot & Thompson (B&T). 03-09-2009 more >>
New Zealand home building consents rebounded in July from a weak June figure, suggesting the residential construction industry is closer to a revival as demand for housing recovers. 28-08-2009 more >>
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 >>
Wolfgang Himme responds to the report on a woman in Auckland posing as a property manager and defrauding a number of people looking for rental accommodation. 22-08-2009 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 >>
Debbie Van Den Broek of Rotorua Property Investors' Association was named Landlord of the Year 2009 at the NZPIF Conference dinner on Saturday. 16-08-2009 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 >>
