Bindi Norwell

CoreLogic's property market and economic update has found the housing market is reaching a turning point, with sales and price growth expected to peak in coming months.

The figures for the three… Audio

A tenants' advocacy group is seeing a rise in the number of renters who are having their tenancies prematurely ended.

It comes as new rules for tenants and landlords set in this Thursday, bringing an… Audio

While Aucklanders prefer housing auctions, in the Capital it's the opposite and most people go for tenders. Audio

An economist is predicting the rise of generation rent as house prices reach record levels.

The latest figures from the monthly house price index shows house prices have increased by almost 20… Audio

For the first time, Auckland's median house price has hit $ 1 million. The Real Estate Institute data for October, just realeased, shows the median house price in our biggest city has jumped by more… Audio

FOMO - or the fear of missing out - is playing its part in a relentless surge in the country's house prices, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand.

Chief executive Bindi Norwell has… Audio

The National Party's housing policy is getting the seal of approval from social housing and real estate groups, but its messaging is also getting some heat.

The party wants to scrap the Resource… Audio

In April, economists were predicting Covid could cause a 10-20 percent fall in house prices. In June, prices rose more than 9 percent - much more in some places. What is going on - and will it last? Audio

People looking to buy or sell a house are starting to dip their toes back into the market under the lighter restrictions.

More house listings are being advertised under Level 2 and over the weekend… Audio

The largest mortgage broking business in the country says banks are asking borrowers tougher questions, requiring much more detailed information and in some cases, refusing loans because borrowers'… Audio

The Reserve Bank is looking at removing the limits on home loans to low-deposit borrowers to help counter the economic downturn.

Deputy governor Geoff Bascand says loan-to-value ratios were designed… Audio

Those people buying or selling a house during the lockdown are in an uncertain state right now. The Real Estate Institute's Bindi Norwell and conveyancing lawyer Mark Szigetvary join Kathryn to talk… Audio

Changes to rental law that remove landlords' ability to ask a tenant to leave without giving them a reason, but 90 days notice - is causing concern amongst landlords. Audio

The housing market has had its busiest January in four years, on the back of rising consumer confidence. Audio

Property buyers are being warned about a change in the law that means they have to show proof if they can't get a loan from a bank. Audio

The Real Estate Institute says proposed new rules for landlords are for the most part a good step forward.

The new rules include limiting rent rises to once every 12 months, banning landlords from… Audio

The real estate industry says it's spent about 20-million dollars complying with anti-money laundering laws and expects to spend at least that much every year to keep compliant. Audio

The Real Estate Institute is calling on the Government to regulate the property management industry, more than a decade after it was deregulated. REINZ is citing unethical behaviour, including… Audio