The housing market bounced back in February with prices and volumes of houses sold ahead of the same time last year. Latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) show strong growth across the country, indicating a property market in great shape.

I recently asked BNZ Chief Economist Tony Alexander to comment on what we can expect economically and from a property investor perspective in light of our new coalition Government.

He reflected that while attempts will be made to build 10,000 affordable houses per annum they will fail due to a lack ..

Buyer confidence is influenced by a number of external factors. By understanding the wider forces that shape the property market, you can make well-informed decisions.

In June, the level of new property listings fell significantly across the nation compared to the same time last year, yet asking prices and buyer interest continued to remain steady, according to realestate.co.nz's latest findings.

Following April reports, May numbers continue to show that it is a great time to get on the property ladder. An increase in housing stock along with stable asking prices means buying your first home is beginning to look a little easier. This blog will explore what the latest data around New Zealand ..

Good news for potential property sellers

The New Zealand property market is booming, with record national average asking prices in Auckland, Coromandel, Hawkes Bay and Otago regions reported in February 2016.

Separation or loss of a partner is a stressful and upsetting time. And unfortunately, it can also have negative implications for any wealth, property or plans for the future you and your partner have acquired over the span of your relationship – even if you never married.

All fingers are pointing to seasonality being in full swing – particularly in the regions. In a turn-up for the books, asking prices in Auckland remained at a standstill during January, while nine out of 19 regions in New Zealand recorded an all-time asking price high. The bottom line being that if ..

The widening gap between supply and demand in the New Zealand housing market continues to increase, and it's causing a shortfall of homes.  

Property can be a great investment, but it can also be a time consuming one. As a landlord managing your own property, you're tired of being time poor and the stress of dealing with all the demands involved. The pain of dealing with tenants, inspections, maintenance, rent arrears, confrontations, an..