Housing
Is Auckland's heated property market finally levelling off?
The state-owned property valuer, QV, says two out of three houses put up for auction in Auckland are not selling. It has just released its latest data reporting that just 30-percent of houses are… Audio
Two thirds of Auck auctions fail - proof tight new investor restrictions are working
Tight new restrictions on Auckland property investors are starting to bite. Audio
Two out of three houses are failing to sell at auction in Auckland
Two out of three houses are failing to sell at auction in Auckland. Audio
Housing market up 40 percent overvalued - report
A new study has found the housing market is up to 40 percent overvalued, and the risk of a sharp price fall has risen. Audio
Auckland's housing market starting to splutter
Auckland's property market is showing early signs of spluttering, with two thirds of properties failing to sell at auction. Audio
Auction sales drop as investors quit
As many as two out of three houses are failing to sell at auction in Auckland compared with an 85 percent selling rate earlier in the year.
Housing NZ focuses on driveway safety
Housing NZ is hoping to make improvements to all its properties with children aged five and under to reduce the risk of them being run over in the driveway.
Council paperwork blamed for company's demise
Hold-ups with official paperwork largely contributed to the demise of a major affordable housing project, a property developer says.
One of Auckland's biggest housing projects in receivership.
The developer behind one of Auckland's biggest affordable housing projects has gone into receivership. Audio
Social housing rebuild in Christchurch behind schedule.
The Christchurch City Mission's opening new emergency housing today, just as figures released to RNZ show the rebuild of social housing in the city is still behind schedule. Audio
Auckland real estate firm says prices still climbing
Auckland's biggest real estate firm says prices are continuing to climb despite government and reserve bank measures to try to cool down the market. Audio
Auckland house sales fall but prices soar
House sales in Auckland fell sharply in November as the average price shot up, Barfoot and Thompson says.
Special category houses sold for huge profits
Mark Graham of the Building Guide discusses how new affordable houses were bought then quickly sold-off at a profit. Audio
Auckland house sales fall says Barfoot &Thompson
Auckland continues to lead the growth trend in residential building activity. Audio
Homeless future for many elderly
A new report from the Salvation Army says many of us won't own anhome and won't be able to afford to pay rent in old age. Mayor Campbell Roberts joins the Panel. Audio
NZ house prices rise but Auckland growth slows
Property prices are continuing to rise but new investor rules appear to be easing the Auckland market.
Homeless baby boomers unless we act soon - Salvation Army
More New Zealanders face homelessness in retirement unless the government takes urgent steps to deal with the problem, a report says.
School scholarship helps foreigner get approval to buy mansion
An overseas buyer has been allowed to purchase a multi-million dollar investment home in Auckland, which he won't live in, after promising to set up a scholarship for children in low decile schools. Audio
Salvation Army says boomers may face homelessness in retirement
A new report is warning some baby boomers could be left homeless in retirement unless the government takes urgent steps to deal with the problem. Audio
Warnings of a looming housing crisis for aging baby boomers
The Salvation Army estimates a third of people retiring by 2025 will not own their own home. Audio
