High demand for Auckland housing means the city’s median weekly rent has gone up for the first time in almost a year, new data shows.

The government’s Crown land release plan has stepped up a gear with the announcement that deals have been sealed on more land parcels.

Low inflation expectations are feeding OCR projections of a June cut, but it’s still possible other factors may edge that timing out.

Admission of guilt in Commerce Commission price-fixing case results in $1.25 million penalty for Manawatu real estate agency.

Annual migration flows hit another high in the latest data, but experts say the trend is slowing – which could relieve pressure in some areas.

A new online letting service for landlords who choose to self-manage their properties has been launched today.

Restrictive land use policies are a major influence on Auckland’s high house price-to-income ratio – but the situation is not unique, a new report reveals.

Labour’s call to abolish Auckland’s urban boundary is proving popular, but one industry expert is questioning what was actually meant.

Auckland’s urban growth boundary has contributed to the city’s housing crisis, and needs to go to fix the problem, according to the Labour Party.

Big discrepancies in meth testing results are of grave concern to landlords, but official clarification is now on the horizon.

New macro-prudential measures to curb the housing market could be introduced within the next three months, one bank economist has suggested.

Restricting borrowers won’t solve Auckland’s housing woes, but building more houses will, says the Property Council as it joins chorus of pressure on Council.

Auckland’s apartment market is booming – yet, despite its generally lower entry point, it continues to be dominated by investors, for good reason.

Lender credit fees precedent established after Supreme Court dismisses Motor Trade Finances Ltd (MTF) appeal.

Records continue to fall as housing markets around the country defy the traditional winter chill, new Trade Me Property data illustrates.

Debt to income ratios could do the housing market more harm than good, commentators are warning.