Property
Auckland house listings up 13 percent
The number of city properties going on the market in December is up compared to last year, while Canterbury listings were down 25 percent.
Real estate companies fined $10m for price fixing
Four major real estate agencies have been ordered to pay almost $10 million in total, for price fixing and anti-competitive behaviour.
Real estate firm fined $1.25m for price-fixing
A Manawatu real estate company has been ordered to pay $1.25 million for price-fixing.
Some waterfront Dunedin properties drop in value
Some Dunedin residents in the sought-after seaside suburb of St Clair have been surprised to learn the capital value of their properties has dropped by more than $100,000. Audio
Former Vanuatu MP evicted over unpaid debts
A former member of parliament in Vanuatu, David Abel, has lost his properties in the north of the capital, Port Vila, to an eviction order.
Farm sales up as neighbours eye surrounding land
Farm sales across the country are on the rise as farmers buy up their neighbours' properties, new figures show.
Property investors worry about damage, regulations and rent
A survey of nearly 800 property investors shows that they're more concerned about property damage than they are about bank lending restrictions. Audio
Goodman Property says it's time to sell non-core assetts
Industrial and retail property investor, Goodman Property Trust, says it's a good time to be selling non-core assets and reducing debt, ahead of a property market correction that's sure to come at… Audio
Investor lending restrictions could backfire in Auckland
Property investors are reportedly already starting to feel the pinch of new lending restrictions. But Infometrics economist Gareth Kiernan is warning the new measures may have unintended consequences.
…Govt offices set for $213m upgrade
Precinct Properties will spend another $213 million to redevelop Wellington's Bowen Campus office buildings after the government signed long-term lease agreements.
Little-known tax law could hit Auckland landowners
Landowners hoping to benefit from zoning changes under the Auckland Unitary Plan could be hit by a little-known tax law, a top lawyer says.
Investore begins trading on NZX at a premium to the list price
The property investment firm, Investore Property, listed on the New Zealand sharemarket this morning at a more than 7% premium to its list price. Audio
Property prices continue to rise
Property prices show no signs of slowing down, rising at their fastest pace in 12 years. Audio
Property market is expected to continues to strengthen
A couple of surveys have found commerical property investors and residential property buyers expect prices to continue to rise, particularly in the main centres and regions with increasing population… Audio
Chch developers accused of undermining rebuild
High profile Christchurch property developers are embroiled in a legal fight over who should be allowed to build shops where in the central city. Conan Young reports. Audio
Augusta Capital sells Akl Finance Centre for $96m
Listed commercial property investor Augusta Capital is selling its Auckland Finance Centre for a total of $96 million.
NZ's median house price rises 10% to more than half a million
New Zealand's national median house price has surpassed half a million dollars for the first time, as regional prices continue to strengthen. Audio
Property For Industry says it is in good shape
The commercial investor, Property For Industry, says the firm is in good shape for the future after a number of rent reviews and the sale of non-core assets. Audio
Housing shockwaves hit provincial New Zealand
You've heard about the skyrocketing house prices in Auckland pushing up rents and driving away first home buyers - But how about the small town of Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty? According to QV median… Audio
3% of homes bought by overseas buyers
Property data released today proves buyers from Asia are not responsible for rising house prices, the Asia New Zealand Foundation says.
