House Prices
First home buyers increasingly relying on parents for deposits
First home buyers braving the rough waters of the Auckland housing market are increasingly turning to the "bank of mum and dad." Audio
First home buyers watch Auckland market rise beyond reach
First-home buyers say the Auckland house market is slipping out of grasp, with entry-level prices now sitting at half-a-million dollars. Audio
Auckland's housing market drives March sales to 8-year high
A record number of house auctions is one of the reasons for the steep rise in Auckland house prices. Audio
Governnment and Labour pour cold water on a cross-party accord
The two main political parties have poured cold water on a proposal for a cross-party accord to try to address Auckland's housing woes. Audio
Mortgage rate cuts by two banks positive for borrowers
A financial analyst says cuts to mortgage rates by two of the big banks will push up house prices in Auckland even further. Audio
Auckland house prices "will keep rising"
An economist is predicting house prices in Auckland will continue to rise for some months yet, as new migrants to the city put pressure on what's being described as an incredibly tight housing market.
…House prices rise sharply
New figures show New Zealand house prices are rising sharply. Audio
ASB: record migration boosts house prices but caps wages
An economist says record migration is boosting house price inflation, particularly in Auckland, but keeping a lid on wages. Audio
House prices fell 1% in January
House prices fell 1 percent in January as activity showed the typical summer slowdown. Audio
Reserve Bank Governor says property market may overheat
The Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler yesterday became the latest and perhaps most authorative voice warning of the risk of a bust in the overheated Auckland housing market. Audio
Auckland real estate broker sees further price rises ahead
A leading Auckland real estate broker expects prices to continue to climb over the next three months, as demand continues to outstrip supply. Audio
Auckland house prices spiral to an all-time high
Short supply and voracious demand have pushed average house prices in Auckland to an all-time high. Audio
House price inflation and sales accelerated in November
The latest figures from the Real Estate Institute show both house price inflation and sales activity picked up markedly in November. Audio