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May 2019
homes.co.nz Monthly Property Update – May 2019
A cooling property market in some areas, particularly in Auckland, is good news for first home buyers. With low interest rates, and increasing restrictions on investors and [...]
Issue of the week: Shelly Bay
The issue of the week has undoubtedly been Shelly Bay, and despite attempts to start some other discussions – earthquake premiums spring to mind – it has [...]
Confidence in rising house prices remains strong
Confidence in rising house prices remains strong Despite signs of a cooling housing market,most New Zealanders expect house prices to continue rising in the next 12 months. [...]
Vendors may have to make some tough decisions as auction sales rates start to decline in April, with sales particularly weak in Auckland
The number of homes being auctioned is holding up fairly well but the sales rate is declining as autumn winds blow across the housing market. Interest.co.nz monitored [...]
Brakes on value growth
Affordability constraints are applying the brakes to value growth nationwide but QV’s new data proves values are not plummeting at the rate of those across the Tasman. [...]
April 2019
Who’s Liable when the Tenant claims? Property Manager v Landlord
This month we ask for clarification on who Tribunal should hold responsible for breaches by the landlord Potential increase in tenant claims could lead to millions being [...]