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Are investors taking over the property market?
Bank of New Zealand

Are investors taking over the property market?

Investor buying climbed to 25% of New Zealand property purchases in July, the highest share since late 2016, CoreLogic said.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
New Zealand’s busiest property markets revealed
NZD

New Zealand’s busiest property markets revealed

Affordability and tight supply are driving activity in cheaper districts, with Tararua, Waipa and Selwyn topping the turnover rankings.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
New Zealand house prices might be going up more than you think
Bank of New Zealand

New Zealand house prices might be going up more than you think

Auckland’s weakness is masking stronger gains elsewhere, with provincial house values rising 8.2% over the year and interest rates low.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Kiwi businesswoman becomes new co-owner of Century 21
Education, Learning & Training

Kiwi businesswoman becomes new co-owner of Century 21

The real estate group is set to expand faster in New Zealand after Derryn Mayne bought a 25% stake, bringing ownership back into local hands.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019
First home buyers and investors neck and neck
Property Market

First home buyers and investors neck and neck

CoreLogic says tighter lending and higher costs have left investors and first home buyers tied on 24% of purchases in early 2019.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Apr 2019
Number of NZ houses sold falls by 9.5%
Northland

Number of NZ houses sold falls by 9.5%

Sales volumes in February marked the sharpest annual fall for 16 months, even as prices kept climbing across most of New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Re-Leased Software to invest in Hawke's Bay ahead of US expansion
IT Automation

Re-Leased Software to invest in Hawke's Bay ahead of US expansion

Re-Leased plans to double its team and open a US office as part of its international expansion, investing $10m over three years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Capital gains tax would see investors abandon property managers
Small Business

Capital gains tax would see investors abandon property managers

Fewer rental homes and higher rents could follow a capital gains tax, with landlords also cutting back on professional property managers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Landlords urged to tackle insulation
Risk & Compliance

Landlords urged to tackle insulation

Landlords face fines of up to USD $4,000 from 1 July, as contractors struggle to insulate 125,000 rental homes in time.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Office sector has its time to shine
Property Market

Office sector has its time to shine

Tenants in Auckland and Wellington face tighter leasing conditions, with record-low vacancies likely to push rents higher over the coming years.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
Dunedin set to remain the jewel of the south
Property Market

Dunedin set to remain the jewel of the south

Strong demand and scarce listings are expected to keep Dunedin property values climbing in 2019, despite higher insulation costs for landlords.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019
Who were 2018’s best of the best in the New Zealand property market
Statistics NZ

Who were 2018’s best of the best in the New Zealand property market

Policy changes in 2019 could dampen buyer demand and reshape lending as New Zealand's housing market enters another year of low, steady volumes.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
New app conducts background checks on potential tenants
Data Privacy

New app conducts background checks on potential tenants

Wellington-based startup Proper launches an app enabling landlords to conduct thorough background checks on potential tenants, ensuring trustworthy renters.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Tether: The Kiwi startup fighting back against cold, damp homes
Unified Communications

Tether: The Kiwi startup fighting back against cold, damp homes

Local startup Tether aims to solve New Zealand's housing problem with its home environmental monitoring system.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
Blockchain about to revolutionise housing
Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Automated gates can spell automated danger
Risk & Compliance

Automated gates can spell automated danger

A child was nearly crushed in less than 45 seconds when an unguarded gate closed around them, prompting a safety alert.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Green buildings offer clear occupancy benefits
Energy efficient

Green buildings offer clear occupancy benefits

Lower vacancy rates in Auckland and Wellington are boosting landlords' returns, with Green Star office buildings drawing tenants more quickly than the wider market.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2018
Landlords lag on healthy home upgrades
Energy efficient

Landlords lag on healthy home upgrades

Tenants face another winter in damp, cold rentals as most landlords have yet to begin costly upgrades before new healthy home rules bite.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018