House Prices
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
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
Experts say govt needs to build more houses in Auckland
The Government is being urged to do more to boost housing supply as Auckland prices hit another high, after a short-lived lull in the market. Audio
Housing market is strong - Westpac
An economist says a revitalised housing market is due to a passing effect of Reserve Bank restrictions, low interest rates and constant employment levels. Audio
National prices slow a shade but market still buoyant - QV
The national housing market remains in a buoyant mood despite a slight slowing in price growth in some areas, according to the latest look at prices from Quotable Value. Audio
Upmarket Auckland housing project
Apartments and townhouses there can fetch 800k, the standalone homes more than a million. When they're being sold, the realtors speak of freehold titles giving peace of mind, with superbly finished… Audio
Akl and national prices slow a shade, market buoyant - QV
The growth in house prices has slowed nationally and also in Auckland in March, but is surging ahead in the upper North Island. Audio
More new homes in Akl - making the city less affordable
New data made public for the first time raises questions about whether home construction in Auckland is making the city less affordable. Audio
What will $700,000 get you in Taupo?
Real estate agent Peter Bell from LJ Hooker in Taupo shows us 78 Harvey Street. Audio
What will $700,000 get you in Russell?
Real estate agent discusses what $700,000 gets you in Russell. Audio
What will $700,000 get you in Te Anau?
Real estate agent discusses what $700,000 gets you in Te Anau. Audio
What will $700,000 get you in Westport?
$700,000 might buy you a first home in Auckland - but what will it get you in Westport? Audio
Aucklanders expect to save for a decade for first home
A new survey suggests that a large number of Aucklanders expect to save for over a decade to buy their first home - at a budget of close to $700,000. Audio
National house sales hit nine-year high
National house sales have hit their highest level in nine years, with the median house price across New Zealand increasing 5 percent to $450,000. Audio
Lower inventory helps average asking prices in Auckland
Lower stocks of houses being offered for sale are boosting the average asking price of a property in Auckland to record level. Audio
Expectations about record prices have eased
QV, says it appears sellers' expectations about getting higher and higher prices for property are easing in Auckland. Audio
Wellington property prices on rise, as Auckland cools
The tighter rules for Auckland investors appear to be encouraging buyers to head further south. Audio
Gloss on capital housing market - QV data
Activity in the housing market appears to be levelling out at a national level - but some regions are showing signs of getting a new burst of activity. Audio
Fall in the number of houses for sale
A number of regions have seen the average asking price for a house rise to a record high in January, with low inventories and a fall in new listings driving prices up. Audio
