House Prices

An economist is predicting house prices in Auckland will continue to rise for some months yet, as new migrants to the city put pressure on what's being described as an incredibly tight housing market.

New figures show New Zealand house prices are rising sharply. Audio

Asking prices for homes continue to climb. Audio

An economist says record migration is boosting house price inflation, particularly in Auckland, but keeping a lid on wages. Audio

House prices fell 1 percent in January as activity showed the typical summer slowdown. Audio

The Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler yesterday became the latest and perhaps most authorative voice warning of the risk of a bust in the overheated Auckland housing market. Audio

A leading Auckland real estate broker expects prices to continue to climb over the next three months, as demand continues to outstrip supply. Audio

Short supply and voracious demand have pushed average house prices in Auckland to an all-time high. Audio

The latest figures from the Real Estate Institute show both house price inflation and sales activity picked up markedly in November. Audio