Tenants’ advocates are worried the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) will swing the law in favour of landlords, if three key provisions go through. 24-02-2009 more >>
Presidents of affiliated Property investors' Associations around New Zealand talk about what 2009 may hold for members in their areas. 16-02-2009 more >>
Despite what most people will tell you, there is a right time and a wrong time to buy real estate – and timing could mean the difference between getting a good return and losing your home. Experienced and successful investor Paul Do shares the secrets of his success in a way that will allow all readers to benefit from the upcoming property boom times. 16-02-2009 more >>
House sales tumbled in January while properties took longer to sell, suggesting uncertainty about the economic outlook is damping demand even as mortgage rates fall, according to the latest raft of data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). 13-02-2009 more >>
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) statistics are out now. Use the links in the story below to find out how your region has been faring at the beginning of the new year. 13-02-2009 more >>
Some of Housing New Zealand's new housing developments are running into trouble as the economic downturn impacts on its private sector development partners ... 12-02-2009 more >>
Home loan rates are falling sharply as lenders follow the lead set by the Reserve Bank’s reductions in the official cash rate. But cheap does not necessarily mean easy. 12-02-2009 more >>
Tax is a monster at the best of times. Diana Clement checks out the IRD’s website, and online forms and tools for their usefulness for property investors. 12-02-2009 more >>
House values slumped further in the year to January, says Quotable Value, opening up good buying opportunities in a climate of lower interest rates and keen sellers. 09-02-2009 more >>
The government is being called to stop banks double dipping on fixed-rate mortgage break fees, by investors, brokers and the Banking Ombudsman. 09-02-2009 more >>
It is a great time to be a borrower with plenty of equity stored up in a property. If you timed your last decision about a mortgage right, which means that you will have borrowing due for renewal this year, you can expect to be able to choose from some record low rates. 05-02-2009 more >>
Property investors adding a deck or some similar renovation to their property should have a much less difficult issue with resource consents. 04-02-2009 more >>
THE YEAR AHEAD – Political challenges
The 49th Parliament resumes for the year on Tuesday 10 February and it should ensure for a busy year for the Federation.
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New Zealand home-building approvals fell to a record low last month in a sign that sliding borrowing costs haven’t yet revived demand in an economy buffeted by its first recession in a decade. 30-01-2009 more >>
