News articles

Building consents jump 11pc in October

30 Nov 2011: Building consents issued in October show more new houses being approved, compared with the same month last year, said Statistics New Zealand today, with most of the increase occurred in Auckland. read more >>

Housing affordability down despite falling mortgage rates

29 Nov 2011: Housing affordability has declined over the past two years despite mortgage rates falling to their lowest levels since the 1960s. read more >>

Competition hot in first-home property market

28 Nov 2011: A shortage of houses in the first-home buyers' market over winter has caused a rise in multi-offer agreements, confusing those new to the real estate game. read more >>

Property asking prices soar in October

1 Nov 2011: Asking prices for New Zealand residential properties hit an all-time high last month, says real estate listings website Realestate.co.nz. read more >>