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Kiwi businesswoman becomes new co-owner of Century 21
Education, Learning & Training

Kiwi businesswoman becomes new co-owner of Century 21

The real estate group is set to expand faster in New Zealand after Derryn Mayne bought a 25% stake, bringing ownership back into local hands.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019
First home buyers and investors neck and neck
Property Market

First home buyers and investors neck and neck

CoreLogic says tighter lending and higher costs have left investors and first home buyers tied on 24% of purchases in early 2019.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Apr 2019
Number of NZ houses sold falls by 9.5%
Northland

Number of NZ houses sold falls by 9.5%

Sales volumes in February marked the sharpest annual fall for 16 months, even as prices kept climbing across most of New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Why Wellington commercial property investors are so confident
Supply Chain

Why Wellington commercial property investors are so confident

Record-low vacancies are pushing up Wellington office and industrial rents, even as investors weigh the risk of a proposed capital gains tax.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 24th Mar 2019
Is a capital gains tax something to be afraid of?
Property Market

Is a capital gains tax something to be afraid of?

New Zealand property investors remain upbeat despite a proposed capital gains tax, with Colliers finding prices and confidence still broadly positive.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Office sector has its time to shine
Property Market

Office sector has its time to shine

Tenants in Auckland and Wellington face tighter leasing conditions, with record-low vacancies likely to push rents higher over the coming years.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
Why falling house prices won’t necessarily help affordability
GFC

Why falling house prices won’t necessarily help affordability

Tighter lending, weak wage growth and fewer homes on the market are limiting any relief for first-time buyers as prices fall.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019
Global trends that could impact your real estate strategy
Risk & Compliance

Global trends that could impact your real estate strategy

Economic growth and measured construction are keeping real estate markets in good shape, even as Brexit and trade uncertainty cloud the outlook.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019
Two small towns shine in real estate awards
Education, Learning & Training

Two small towns shine in real estate awards

North Waikato's Turangi and Huntly outperformed Auckland rivals as Century 21 New Zealand handed out its 2018 national awards in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
What the Reserve Bank’s decision means for the property market
Economics

What the Reserve Bank’s decision means for the property market

Low mortgage rates should keep property demand supported after the Reserve Bank left the official cash rate unchanged again, though risks remain.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
Two-tiered real estate market continues
Northland

Two-tiered real estate market continues

Lower supply is widening regional gaps, with Auckland and Canterbury cooling while most of New Zealand posts stronger house price growth.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Dunedin set to remain the jewel of the south
Property Market

Dunedin set to remain the jewel of the south

Strong demand and scarce listings are expected to keep Dunedin property values climbing in 2019, despite higher insulation costs for landlords.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019
Top three predictions for the 2019 property market
Bank of New Zealand

Top three predictions for the 2019 property market

Building consents must stay high if New Zealand is to make a dent in its housing shortfall, with the industry already running at full tilt.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Jan 2019
China’s Tallest Skyscraper Announced
Energy efficient

China’s Tallest Skyscraper Announced

Shenzhen’s skyline is set for a new landmark, with the 701-metre tower poised to become the world’s third tallest building.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
What can New Zealand learn from Australia’s plummeting house prices?
Economics

What can New Zealand learn from Australia’s plummeting house prices?

Sydney and Melbourne buyers face the sharpest hit as Morgan Stanley warns Australian house prices could fall 20 per cent and construction slows.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
2019 real estate better than most predicted
Bank of New Zealand

2019 real estate better than most predicted

Low interest rates and looser lending are expected to cushion New Zealand property values, with first-home buyers set to gain most.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Jan 2019
Who were 2018’s best of the best in the New Zealand property market
Statistics NZ

Who were 2018’s best of the best in the New Zealand property market

Policy changes in 2019 could dampen buyer demand and reshape lending as New Zealand's housing market enters another year of low, steady volumes.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Spring sprouts with highest number of sales in five months
Northland

Spring sprouts with highest number of sales in five months

Higher sales and record prices point to a spring lift in New Zealand housing, with 6,791 homes sold nationally in October.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Sun, 18th Nov 2018

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