Eye-watering house price growth is probably past its peak – Sally Lindsay reviews CoreLogic’s recent HPI data.

Financial markets have priced in a 12% chance of a 50 basis point official cash rate hike next week, as the Reserve Bank makes its most highly anticipated decision in months.

This week is Money Week and the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) is encouraging New Zealanders to make one day their ‘Insurance Day’ to ensure their insurance meets their needs.

Devon Funds Management and its parent company, Investment Services Group, have appointed a new independent director to both boards.

Consilium has appointed a little-known former National MP to its board.

Regulations being developed around family violence and assaults on landlords will result in short termination notices.

Ethical investment manager Pathfinder has made another early stage investment.

Unlisted commercial property funds manager PMG Property Funds Management has attracted 2000 new investors to its latest offer.

The latest data shows that Milford took more than half of all the funds flow in the June quarter, but also produced top performance. 

Vendor demands for cash unconditional offers and auctions are forcing owner-occupiers to take on significant risks to move up the property ladder, according to advisers.

Two Weymouth, Auckland tenants who refused to let the landlord or prospective new tenants into the property have been ordered to pay $2,035 in damages.

Tower Insurance has announced it will now be offering boat insurance policies online. 

Winter’s chill isn’t cooling the market, writes Sally Lindsay.

Bank demands for valuations are putting more pressure on advisers and clients as more deals require a valuation to get over the line.