The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 6.75%

Christchurch

The latest sales figures from leading Auckland real estate firm Barfoot & Thompson show stability in volume but a decline in value in the Auckland property market.

Nelson

Christchurch

Auckland

Elderly need a strong coalition partner to keep Government honest according to Grey Power superannuation spokesman Don Robertson.

Wellington

Weekly home loan report: Three factors are in play for home loan borrowers at the moment

Increases in property values continue to drive the net wealth of New Zealanders higher, but the level of debt is also rising creating somewhat of a "fools paradise."

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Auckland

Interest in New Zealand real estate is expected to boom amongst Australian and offshore real estate investors as realestate.com.au, Australia’s largest real estate website, launches New Zealand properties for sale on its site.

The Auckland City Council is continuing its attack on sub-standard apartments with the introduction of new design controls that spell the end for “shoe-box” sized dwellings.