New Zealand has the lowest Official Cash Rate since its introduction in March 1999, as Reserve Bank Governor announced a 150 basis point cut. 29-01-2009 more >>
New Zealand’s unemployment rate, set to rise this year, will likely sap demand for housing, offsetting the benefits of falling mortgage rates, according to ANZ Bank’s Property Focus report. 26-01-2009 more >>
New property value numbers released today show continued falls through December, but isgns are starting to emerge that last year's hugh interest rate cuts might be starting to make a difference 15-01-2009 more >>
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is looking at the market optimistically. Could confidence be returning? Find out what's happening in your region below. 15-01-2009 more >>
For nearly a month home loan rates have stayed reasonably static with few changes to report - however that is likely to change soon. 14-01-2009 more >>
Many New Zealand homes are making their occupants sick and Future-Proof Building (FPB) is embarking on an education campaign throughout the country this year. 06-01-2009 more >>
Unwary landlords can find themselves caught up in a host of financial implications and be burned when they discover the cost of owning a rental property 29-12-2008 more >>
When Parliament resumes in February 2009 there will be two major pieces of legislation and other business of interest to property investors. 24-12-2008 more >>
Findings of the Survey for Ministry of Justice Review Team.
Check the property market while in relaxed holiday mode.
New style membership cards being designed.
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
23-12-2008 more >>
During the property market's heated phase,home owners saw the value of their houses soar without having to do so much as lift a paintbrush - but the sands have now shifted 21-12-2008 more >>
A second survey this week confirms the view that people are interested in buying property again and expect house prices to fall further. 19-12-2008 more >>
Tauranga’s property market has been turned on its head by the current climate. Although some parts of the Bay of Plenty city and surrounding areas have finally reached the bottom, others are yet to hit. Adrienne Jervis talks to locals with their finger on the pulse to gauge the market from an investor’s point of view. 16-12-2008 more >>
As new figures continue to emphasise the fall off in house building, there are fears 35,000 jobs could be lost in the construction sector. 09-12-2008 more >>
Some landlords are being left out of pocket due to an increase in the number of applications for no-asset procedures (NAPs) through the Insolvency and Trustee Service. 09-12-2008 more >>
National property values have dipped again this -month - but the slide may be bottoming out, according to figures from Quotable Value. 08-12-2008 more >>
The Official Cash Rate axe has swung again, with the Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard cutting official interest rates by 150 basis points - a 1.5 percentage point cut leaving the rate at 5 per cent. 04-12-2008 more >>
New Minister of Building and Construction.
Effects of the global economic crisis.
Meeting of DBH National Customer Service Council.
Survey for Ministry of Justice Review Team.
2008/2009 NZPIF Executive.
01-12-2008 more >>
POST-ELECTION – NATIONAL-LED GOVERNMENT
A National Party led coalition with the ACT Party, the United Future Party and Maori Party is the new governing arrangement for the next three years.
01-12-2008 more >>
