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Oyster Property Group Appoints Independent Director
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:28:34 +1200 | Oyster Property Group
Oyster Property Group has announced the appointment of Independent Director, Rachael Newsome, to its Board, further enhancing the firm’s risk management and governance capabilities.More >>
Property Transfer Statistics: June 2024 Quarter
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:37:55 +1200 | Stats NZ
Property transfer statistics are based mainly on land transfer tax statements. They capture property transfers by New Zealanders and overseas people. This includes information on the citizenship, visa status, or tax residency of people and companies involved ...More >>
Navigating Christchurch's Competitive Real Estate Market
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:57:18 +1200 | Total Realty
The real estate market in Christchurch continues to exhibit dynamic trends, reflecting both challenges and opportunities for prospective buyers and sellers. More >>
Average Auckland Rent Continues Rise Above 5% Year-on-year, Softening Activity May Ease Upward Trend
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:22:15 +1200 | Barfoot and Thompson
The average weekly rent paid in Auckland was 5.59% higher in June 2024 than one year ago, rising by $35.91 to $678.30. More >>
Rental Prices Experience First Decline In Nearly Two Years
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:10:17 +1200 | Trademe
Rental prices have fallen slightly this month, the first time a decrease has been recorded since 2022, according to Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index.More >>
Shared Ownership Housing Options Could Help Thousands More NZers Into Their Own Home
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:23:47 +1200 | Westpac New Zealand
Affordable shared home ownership options like shared equity and leasehold could help tens of thousands more New Zealanders into their own homes, but work is needed to help the sector scale up, according to new research released by Westpac NZ.More >>
Legal Advice Prompts Another Round Of Consultation
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:25:20 +1200 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa District Council is launching another round of consultation on its rating remission policy after legal advice. More >>
Warner Bros. Discovery And Kiwibank Create New Series About First Home Ownership In Aotearoa New Zealand
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:18:48 +1200 | Warner Bros Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Kiwibank have today announced a partnership to create a new local series, On the Ladder with Kiwibank, about the ups and downs of finding, and the different ways of buying, a first home in the complex and dynamic New Zealand ...More >>
Neighbour Reflects On Loss Of ‘Godsend’ Ex-reserve, Councillor Queries Sale Price
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:28:59 +1200 | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
A trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes. More >>
Council Supports NZDF's Homes For Families Development In Waiouru
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:30:42 +1200 | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton and Council Chief Executive Clive Manley have met with senior NZ Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to discuss how Council can support their Homes for Families development plan at the Waiouru training base.More >>
Ashburton Pavilions To Get Makeover
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:10:38 +1200 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
After years of negotiation, the Ashburton District Council has taken ownership of the Walnut Ave pavilion and is on the cusp of taking over another building in the Ashburton Domain.More >>
REINZ June Data: Property Market A Little Chilly Amid Economic Challenges
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:18:31 +1200 | REINZ
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) released its June 2024 data today, showing a decrease in sales and median prices nationwide while listings continue to rise. More >>
How Much Do You Need To Earn To Get A Home Loan?
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:48:11 +1200 | RNZ
Here's what goes into determining how much you could borrow. More >>
Fishing Or Rockets? Space Operator Denies Involvement In Lakeside Hut Evictions
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:40:09 +1200 | RNZ
An 83-year-old fisherman wants to know if he is being given the heave-ho from his hut because a company wants to launch rockets nearby. More >>
LJ Hooker Group: Economic Pressures And Regulatory Shifts Spark Early Winter Market Slowdown
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:56:05 +1200 | LJ Hooker
The latest market trends from LJ Hooker Group have noted a slowdown in the property market in June. Despite fewer listings and sales, auctions have delivered results across the country.More >>
Property Prices Decline Further In June, With Listings Taking Longer To Sell
Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:41:38 +1200 | Trademe
The national average asking property price has retreated, with prices dropping 1.9 per cent to $841,550, the lowest so far for 2024, according to the latest Trade Me Property Price Index.More >>
House Hunters 'In Hibernation' Until Conditions Improve
Tue, 9 Jul 2024 07:17:27 +1200 | Quotable Value New Zealand
Frosty economic conditions continue to impede New Zealand Aotearoa’s now ice-cold housing market, causing home values to dip with the temperature in most main centres. More >>
Weiti Care: Introducing Aotearoa’s First 6 Green Star Care Home
Mon, 8 Jul 2024 11:56:43 +1200 | Metlifecare
Metlifecare’s new ‘Weiti Care’ building, located at Gulf Rise Village in Auckland’s Red Beach, is the first aged residential care home in New Zealand to be certified with a globally recognise 6 Green Star sustainability rating, by the New Zealand ...More >>
Nelson Council Enters Talks As Golf Club Seeks Peninsula Land
Sun, 7 Jul 2024 16:46:23 +1200 | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite trying to stay at arm's length from a plan change process involving Nelson's airport and golf club, the council is getting involved in discussions to try and facilitate a solution.More >>
Housing Reforms Mean A Free Market And 'Extremely Ugly Buildings', Developer Says
Sat, 6 Jul 2024 14:22:27 +1200 | RNZ
There's no chance Kiwis will be offered the lovely tiny apartments seen in the likes of Paris and Rome, a developer says. More >>
