Post-election property market uncertainty looks to be dissipating with a new survey revealing that house price expectations are on the rise again.

Changes are looming for the Reserve Bank and that has pushed OCR decisions into the background – despite a pending announcement next week.

Nearly half of first home buyers are looking to property investment as their best option - but an investor advocate is warning that it’s harder than it looks.

Median prices and sales activity were on the rise around the country in February, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute (REINZ).

The rebooted Mayoral Housing Taskforce has taken the lead in the drive to address Auckland’s housing shortage but an independent strategist says its progress must be monitored.

Non-compliance with the bright line test has been high but people shouldn’t take that to mean they can get away with not paying the tax involved.

Auckland building regulations and development funding will get a shake-up now that the Government and Auckland Council are set to tackle the city’s housing shortage together.

Investors on the search for capital gains should look to the regions as new QV data reveals many are still experiencing strong value growth.

Office work space requirements are changing as the way people work changes - but many commercial landlords could miss out by not embracing developing trends.

Property sales lifted in Auckland in February but economists say that could mean sellers have started to scale back their price expectations.

Rising construction costs are putting a brake on construction activity and that’s being reflected in muted growth in consents issuance.

Investors are not rushing back into the market after the easing of the LVRs, with new mortgage lending running low and pessimism settling over the industry.

An increase in January’s migration flow suggests there is no end in sight for population growth driven housing demand pressures.

The legislation extending the bright line on residential property sales from two years to five years will not be going through the Select Committee process.

Summer holiday season and the slower market continue to impact on new mortgage lending with new data showing it is at its lowest in a year.

The trial of three people allegedly involved in a complex $52 million dollar mortgage fraud scheme has now started at the Auckland High Court.