Housing
Investors locking first home buyers out of the market in regions and cities
Investors have been hoovering up houses for sale at a rate not seen since 2016 - heaping misery on first time buyers.
Core Logic, which provides data to the Reserve Bank, says investors bought around… Audio
Media still covering house price rises as good news
Even in a spiralling housing crisis, record property price rises keep getting covered like they're good news. Can the media break its habit of speaking from the perspective of existing homeowners? Audio
Media still covering house price rises as good news
Even in a spiralling housing crisis, record property price rises keep getting covered like they're good news. Can the media break its habit of speaking from the perspective of existing homeowners?
AudioFinancial commentator: 'China is the engine room of growth'
Just as Asia has led the way in coping with Covid-19, financial commentator Jeffrey Haley is also picking the continent -- particularly China, which has never exported more than it did last year -- to… Audio
'Enormous difference': Dingy units changed into 'brilliant' homes
Films such as Scarfies haven't enhanced the reputation of Dunedin's housing stock but some Kāinga Ora tenants have no concerns as they move into newly refurbished apartments.
House market drives up spending and consumer confidence
A strong housing market and the reallocation of international holiday spending boosted consumer confidence over January.
First phase of Christchurch community housing project opens
The largest community housing development under construction in Christchurch is set to open its first stage today.
Rent spike after Covid-19 freeze lifted
The Panel speaks to Murdoch Stephens, author of Rat King Landlord, for his response. Audio
Lending restriction increase expected
A 40 percent deposit requirement for investors could be officially mandated later in the year by the Reserve Bank, an economist says.
Buyers of multi-unit properties warned of insurance requirements
People buying into high-density housing are being told by the insurance industry to do due diligence before signing a contract.
Should renters be able to paint walls?
The Panel speaks to Geordie Rogers, a spokesperson for Renters' United, for a renter's perspective on the issue. Audio
Housing crisis: Is rezoning the answer?
Senior business journalist Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about the suggestion by the National Party to rezone land to address the housing crisis. Audio
Housing: Collins says free up land and bring in more tradespeople
New Zealand faces the risk of a generation being locked out of the housing market unless land is freed up and more houses built, National Party leader Judith Collins says. Audio
Tradespeople should be brought into NZ to boost house building - Collins
Judith Collins says more tradespeople should be let into New Zealand to help build more houses and ease supply and demand troubles.
The National Party says the country is suffering an unfolding… Audio
National Party's housing call gets muted response
The National Party's call for temporary laws to free up land for house building is being dismissed as flawed and short-sighted.
The opposition leader Judith Collins wants new legislation giving… Audio
Collins focuses on housing, Covid-19 in state of the nation address
National is calling on the government to introduce urgent temporary legislation to make it easier to build houses.
Mulitnational company promises quick builds in NZ
An overseas building company has entered the New Zealand market, promising to build affordable houses in half the normal time.
NZ top of housing unaffordability report
A housing affordability report by the OECD ranks NZ top for unaffordable housing for its poorest families. Audio
Selwyn sections snapped up: 'Demand is getting higher and higher'
Land in the Selwyn District on the outskirts of Christchurch is selling so quickly there are little-to-no sections left for new builds.
Bill McKay: Back to work blues
Do you have wistful thoughts of getting out of the big-city rat race, living and working remotely from the beach or a small town? Bill joins Kathryn to talk about some things to consider. Bill McKay… Audio
