Advisers buoyed by strong property market
The New Zealand property market has emerged strongly out of lockdown, according to mortgage advisers, who say they are busy as ever this winter.
Why the future is not bleak for the housing market
Uncertainty continues to cast its shadow over the housing market but economist Tony Alexander has put together a list of reasons which offset the negatives and mean the market remains well-supported.
SuperCity sales defy expectations – for now
Auckland’s property market defied economic forecasts in June but that doesn’t mean it will continue to do so, according to the city’s largest real estate agency.
Consents rebound likely to be short-lived
There was a strong increase in residential building consents in May but economists say the rebound won’t last.
Four new buyers’ markets emerge
A surge in new property listings around much of New Zealand has turned four regions into buyers’ markets, new Realestate.co.nz data reveals.
COMMENT: Are Airbnb hosts in breach of the RTA?
Landlords could be using short term booking sites like Airbnb in an attempt to contract out of the Residential Tenancies Act, but by doing so they are exposing themselves to substantial risk and possible rent refunds, writes property management consultant David Faulkner.
Signs of confidence but early days yet
Tough economic times might be ahead but a new report from REINZ shows there are some early signs of confidence in the housing market post-lockdown.
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Advisers buoyed by strong property market
The New Zealand property market has emerged strongly out of lockdown, according to mortgage advisers, who say they are busy as ever this winter.
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Why the future is not bleak for the housing market
Uncertainty continues to cast its shadow over the housing market but economist Tony Alexander has put together a list of reasons which offset the negatives and mean the market remains well-supported.
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SuperCity sales defy expectations – for now
Auckland’s property market defied economic forecasts in June but that doesn’t mean it will continue to do so, according to the city’s largest real estate agency.
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Consents rebound likely to be short-lived
There was a strong increase in residential building consents in May but economists say the rebound won’t last.
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Four new buyers’ markets emerge
A surge in new property listings around much of New Zealand has turned four regions into buyers’ markets, new Realestate.co.nz data reveals.
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COMMENT: Are Airbnb hosts in breach of the RTA?
Landlords could be using short term booking sites like Airbnb in an attempt to contract out of the Residential Tenancies Act, but by doing so they are exposing themselves to substantial risk and possible rent refunds, writes property management consultant David Faulkner.
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Signs of confidence but early days yet
Tough economic times might be ahead but a new report from REINZ shows there are some early signs of confidence in the housing market post-lockdown.
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Apartment views
Using apartments for short-term rentals or for foreign students has been a popular option for investors but, in the wake of Covid-19, what will happen to apartment markets around New Zealand? Miriam Bell investigates.
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COMMENT: Don’t discount migration as a demand driver
There are reasons why we shouldn’t completely ignore migration as a continued support for property, CoreLogic’s Kelvin Davidson* explains…
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Mortgage borrowing rebounds in May
New mortgage borrowing rose by roughly $1.6 billion in May as the property market showed signs of recovery from the Covid-19 lockdown.
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SuperCity yields improving
Investors take note - record low mortgage rates mean the yields on Auckland rental properties are starting to look more attractive.
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What’s going on in the rental market
There’s been a big increase in rental supply in some of New Zealand’s tourism hotspots, according to Trade Me Property’s latest rental data.
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S&P forecast 10% house price fall
Global ratings agency Standards & Poors is the latest to join the chorus of predictions around potential house price falls in New Zealand – and they’re picking a 10% drop.
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Mould complaint doesn’t warrant reduced tenancy term
Many landlords are concerned the Tenancy Tribunal tends to favour tenants but one recent decision shows that’s not always the case.
