House Prices
Coop Bank head says time for action on house prices
The head of the Cooperative Bank says it's time for policy makers to take action to control the surging housing market. Audio
Debt-to-income ratios may not impact house prices
An economist says an introduction of debt-to-income-based limits on lending might not have a lasting impact on rampant house prices. Audio
Finding an Akld home for $500k
Are there 'plenty of houses' for sale in Auckland for under $500,000? Prime Minister John Key says you only have to look. Video, Audio
Property market heating up
The surge in house prices shows no signs of slowing and what was once a largely Auckland issue is spreading around the country. Audio
Budget's housing solutions a 'band-aid'
BUDGET 2016 - Budget announcements aiming to remedy Auckland's housing crisis are just "band-aids", one lobby group says.
Politicians urged to hold off on Unitary Plan proposals
The Auckland City Council says it's inappropriate for Wellington politicians to interfere with proposals on how the city should combat spiralling house prices. Audio
School donation helps foreigners buy Queenstown land
Prime Minister John Key is "comfortable" with a $100,000 donation to Wakatipu High School in return for the Overseas Investment Office's approval of a land sale, he says.
Kiwis have too much debt - economist
New Zealanders are taking on too much debt in an economy which is unsustainable - meaning house prices may stagnate or fall, Westpac warns.
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
Economist says income gap for mortgages has some merit
Financial experts are divided over the Reserve Bank's suggestion that it might introduce debt-to-income ratio restrictions. Audio
RBNZ looks for Govt help with new house price curbs
Three years after introducing loan to value ratio restrictions, the Reserve Bank is looking around for further measures to control Auckland's overheated housing market. Audio
Reality of regional living
New Zealand's regions are being eyed as affordable alternatives for cashed up Aucklanders. Audio
House prices up, fewer properties on market
With demand for housing in Auckland and Wellington on the rise, the declining number of properties available for buyers is hitting home.
Massey academic rejects Nick Smith's affordability claims
An author of the Massey University report Nick Smith cited last week saying houses across the country are more affordable than when National came into government says the Minister was wrong. Audio
Company to offer "houseshares" in Auckland property market
In what seems to be the latest symptom of Auckland's booming housing market a new company is offering to allow New Zealanders to enter the property arena for 500 dollars. The Ownery works by selling… Audio
Property values once again hit the headlines this week.
As the Reserve Bank reviews the official cash rate this morning, this week's headlines have focused on Auckland's property values. Audio
Are foreign buyers the real threat to NZ's housing?
A visit to Barfoot and Thompson's Wednesday auction showed no first home buyers bidding on properties - but no foreign investors, either. John Campbell reports. Audio
Experts say govt needs to build more houses in Auckland
The Government is being urged to do more to boost housing supply as Auckland prices hit another high, after a short-lived lull in the market. Audio
Housing market is strong - Westpac
An economist says a revitalised housing market is due to a passing effect of Reserve Bank restrictions, low interest rates and constant employment levels. Audio
National prices slow a shade but market still buoyant - QV
The national housing market remains in a buoyant mood despite a slight slowing in price growth in some areas, according to the latest look at prices from Quotable Value. Audio