Continuing our series on software and technology aids for property investors, Diana Clement reviews STRATA Master, Body Corporate management at the click of a mouse.

While the median price of Auckland residential properties rose marginally in August, the number of sales fell dramatically to just 2176 – a drop of 25% on the previous August.

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Rents rising across the country have triggering 'renters rage' amongst a quarter of Kiwi renters, with many experiencing negative psychological effects. One third of renters also expressed a genuine fear of never being able to own their own home, according to a national survey, conducted by allrealestate.co.nz.

A new discussion document from one of Auckland’s most influential economic groups wants a review of urban limits and a change from rates driven funding for infrastructure to help the region cope with the demands of its population growth.

A new website released by QV today targets property investors with sales and rental information.

Latest data shows annual net migration inflows continuing to ease.

The construction of Five Mile, near Queenstown, is now in full swing, with the casting of concrete foundations for the new town’s first stage.

Entry-level commercial property investors can invest in Queenstown when a new ownership concept is released to the market by commercial agencies MAC Property and Locations Realty.

Work is now underway on the residential development of Beechnest, on the shores of Lake Rotoiti at the gateway to the Nelson Lakes National Park – with strong demand seeing three-quarters of the released properties already sold.

The Property Institute of New Zealand has been alerted that a number of banks in the Auckland area have been presented with fraudulent or fictitious property valuation reports recently.

Construction of a half a billion dollar, 200-plus housing development at Millbrook West in Queenstown has begun.

Saffron will be New Zealand’s highest residential building, positioned at the top end of the accommodation market in a key area for growth.

Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard said: "The outlook for economic activity and inflation has become more uncertain since we reviewed the OCR in July.

House prices have held up but sales are still soft according to the latest Real Estate Institute sales figures out today.

August property statistics released by QV today report a 13.3% growth in national property values over the past year. Over this period, the average sale price for New Zealand properties was $394,397. Find out what is happening in the main urban areas here.