Bindi Norwell
Lack of listings causes drop in house sales nationwide
The number of houses sold around the country has fallen to its lowest level in seven months, although prices continued to grow everywhere but Auckland. Audio
Landlord guidelines to clear up what tenants can be asked
Property managers told not to go through prospective tenants' bank statements. Property managers and landlords are being told not to perform the "KFC test" on prospective tenants. Audio
First time home buyers to find it easier to get into the market
First time house buyers are expected to find it easier to get into the market, particularly in Auckland where house prices are expected to remain flat. Audio
Falling Auckland house prices a drag on national growth
National house price growth is continuing to slow dragged down by a drop in the value of Auckland house prices. Audio
Auckland house prices down - experts discuss QV results
On Auckland's falling house prices: the latest Quotable Value figures show prices in June were down 2.7 percent on June last year.
The biggest drop was on the North Shore where prices fell 3.9… Audio
House prices rising but sales volumes are still falling
House prices are rising across New Zealand, with renewed confidence in the market, with low interest rates and the capital gains tax off the table. Audio
House sales slump, as prices appear to be under pressure
House sales have slumped, while prices appear to be under pressure, particularly in Auckland. Audio
House sales fall as uncertainty weighs on the market.
House sales are down as the market ponders proposed changes to capital gains tax, while banks tighten up on lending. Audio
Real Estate group wants financial assistance for home owners
The government is giving landlords until 2024 to make sure properties are insulated and have proper heating. The Real Estate Institute says tenants will end up wearing the cost unless the government… Audio
New data supports story of slower housing growth
The latest data on house prices paints a picture of slower growth, fewer houses being sold and fewer available on the market to buy. Audio
Desperate students looking for flats leave notes in letterboxes
Wellington students desperate searching for rental accommodation are going to extreme lengths to find themselves a home. Students are now posting messages in people's letterboxes in the hope their… Audio
Regional house prices outpaces most main centres
The housing market remains in a familiar state -- with price growth in the regions outpacing the main centres, and Auckland house prices gradually going backwards. Audio
The end of letting fees
Letting fees are a relic of the past from today, but will those costs simply be passed on through rent increases? The Real Estate Institute's Bindi Norwell joins us to discuss. Audio
Economists see relief in sight for first home-buyers
First home-buyers could soon find it a little easier to get into the market if the Reserve Bank goes ahead and eases lending rules as some economists are predicting. After first loosening the… Audio
More properties for sale hasn't cooled prices
More supply in the property market hasn't cooled prices as demand continues to strengthen. Audio
Housing affordability crisis - are we winning?
Earlier this week questions around who should qualify for Kiwibuild re-emerged after one of the first 18 families to buy one was accused of being too wealthy. Housing commentators say that's why a… Audio
Auckland house prices see first year on year rise in six months
The Auckland house market has seen its first year-on-year price increase in six months. Audio
Shortage of properties continues to put pressure on prices
The shortage of properties for sale is continuing to drive up prices, except in Auckland. Audio
Business News for 18 July 2018
Profits for the main NZ banks dip in first quarter. Softer real estate market may prompt LVR easing. Inflation still in check means low rates for longer. Financial markets mildly positive. Audio