Personalised rates based on credit scores will now be available for personal loans at the Co-operative Bank which has adopted a risk-based approach to applications.

Slight relief comes with new Statistics New Zealand data showing a rebound in dwelling consents, but economists fear the lift is not enough.

Meth contamination remains a hot topic but landlords will have to wait longer to find out what the official testing and remediation levels will be set at.

Rates for controversial new fire and emergency levies that will impact on property insurance policy holders have been announced by the government.

Life is busy and it’s easy to miss some of the stories that hit the news. So here’s a brief rundown of some of the stories that might have slipped by you this week…

Interest rate movements mean that this time round the post-LVR cooling of the property market is different, ANZ economists say.

Property speculation will decline and prices will stabilise if the Government accepts the recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s final report on the urban planning system.

Massive hurdle of Auckland infrastructure issues needs to be overcome before the city starts to suffer, a real estate agency head is warning.

Life is busy and it’s easy to miss some of the stories that hit the news. So here’s a brief rundown of some of the stories that might have slipped by you this week…

Interest rates look set to remain low for some time following a Reserve Bank OCR announcement this morning which was as expected and determinedly neutral, according to economists.

Interest rates look set to remain low for some time following a Reserve Bank OCR announcement this morning which was as expected and determinedly neutral, according to economists.

Big profits are still being made by flipping properties but commentators say the bright line test has had an impact on the prevalence of the practice.

New Zealand’s strong population growth shows no sign of letting up as new Statistics New Zealand data reveals migration remains at a record high.

An international heavyweight has joined the chorus of voices, which includes many investors, calling for better urban development plans for New Zealand.

Confusion about the workings of body corporates reigns and this has prompted a new watchdog group to swing into action to boost understanding of the sector.

Renting out an unlawfully converted garage as a residence has earned a South Auckland landlord a $16,000 penalty from the Tenancy Tribunal.