Housing
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
Strong results from NZ banks, despite lower interest rates
Soaring property prices in Auckland and increased borrowing by struggling dairy farmers has been good news for the banks 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
More and more South Auckland homes sold to investors
Investors are increasingly snapping up homes and driving up prices in what were previously affordable South Auckland suburbs. Audio
Iwi to develop 400 homes in Auckland
An Auckland iwi has become a property developer in one of the city's biggest and newest housing developments.
Govt 'keeping land tax in its toolbox'
A land tax - the strongest measure the government could take to dampen demand in the housing market - is not imminent, the Prime Minister says. Video, Audio
Melbourne also suffering from a housing crisis
Melbourne is suffering from a housing crisis of its own - which shares some similarities with Auckland's. But the state of Victoria does have its own land tax, which excludes your primary home, and… Audio
Auckland iwi sign up to develop 400 new homes
An Auckland iwi has become new property developers in one of the city's biggest and newest housing developments. Audio
Land tax plan seeks to curb property price inflation
Could a land tax solve New Zealand's housing issues? Political editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint to discuss the Prime Minister's proposal. Audio
Proposed land tax for non-residents mooted by PM
The Prime Minister has signalled a land tax for non-residents may be on the cards, if forthcoming figures indicate a significant impact on the New Zealand property market by non-resident buyers. Video, Audio
More on suggestion home buyers can only blame themselves
Listeners are still reacting to the suggestion that people struggling to get on to the property ladder are wasting their money on frivolities. Audio
Prime Minister's suggested a land tax to tackle housing issue
PWC tax expert Geof Nightengale talks about the proposed land tax scheme and how it might impact the housing market. Audio
Key knows foreign speculators a problem, says King
The prime minister's talk of a possible land tax may be driven by new data showing foreign buyers are a problem, the Labour Party says. Audio
Treasury fails to find easy answers for Auckland housing crisis
The Government's failed to find any easy new answers to Auckland's housing crisis, after getting Treasury to cast an eye over Auckland council's finances Audio
Few new options for Auckland funding, says Treasury
Selling council assets would do little to speed up infrastructure for Auckland's much-needed housing, a Treasury report says.
Communal living arrangements
The changing dynamics of property prices, home ownership and a more mobile workforce mean that more people are sharing living spaces, and doing so for longer. All this is leading to opportunities for… Audio, Gallery
Harsh words for young house buyers
Is the assumption that young people fritter away their money instead of saving harder to buy a house actually right? Audio
Court rules landlords liable over accidental damage by tenants
A dispute over landlords' liability for accidental damage by tenants is now a matter for lawmakers, the insurer at the centre of it says.
Auckland pound houses "menacing" dogs
Auckland dog owners can register so-called 'menacing' dogs for free until the end of next month. But after that, the council will seize any unregistered aggressive dogs and take them to animal… Video, Audio
Landlords must pay for tenants' damage - Court
A court has ruled that landlords are liable for accidental damage caused by tenants - but one property manager is warning it could push up rents, and make it harder to find a home. Audio
