Wellington

OM-IP offer forced to issue new investment statement, Arcus sets up infrastructure fund, Don't like paying tax? Read this book today. House prices still on the up, PRG goes to GE Money, Success Forum 2006, Better Chinese walls needed.

Despite a reduction in sales, house prices continued to climb during October, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) residential real estate figures.

Auckland

Bridgecorp has secured a B3 investment grade rating from rating agency Rapid Ratings.

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Palmerston North, Paraparaumu, Upper Hutt

Auckland

Wanganui

Momentum is gathering as far as preparation for Success Forum 2006 is concerned and a lot has been happening over the last few weeks.

St Laurence has rolled out a new proportionate ownership scheme for a building in Wellington which should have no problem with the tenants.

The Department of Building and Housing has announced changes to enhance the way tenancy services will be delivered to tenants and landlords, taking them into many small New Zealand towns not currently serviced.

New Plymouth

Weekly home loan report: Strong third-quarter employment and wage figures last week strengthened the case for more tightening next month. So watch out for interest rates to continue their upward momentum.

A Christchurch-based firm headed by former Sovereign staff, have launched what they believe to be the first online life insurance website that can offer full quotes and the ability to purchase online.