Housing market still in the doldrums
Housing market still in the doldrums
The housing market remains in the doldrums after rebounding earlier this year, but the rate of decline for property values appears to have stabilised, according to valuer QV.
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Minimal impact from fall in values
Minimal impact from fall in values
A drop in Central Otago property values in the past three years is unlikely to have a dramatic impact on rates bills.
Real estate firm biggest
Real estate firm biggest
Otago's largest real estate company will be launched next month.
Real estate stigma possible
Real estate stigma possible
Will homes in parts of Christchurch suffer from an earthquake stigma?
Possible spring recovery in farm prices anticipated
Possible spring recovery in farm prices anticipated
Farm buyers and real estate agents are looking towards spring as a time when the property market may recover from its subdued state.
Property sales hit decade low
Property sales hit decade low
The number of residential property sales last month was the lowest for a July month in a decade, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ).
Property sales down on June last year
Property sales down on June last year
Fewer residential properties changed hands in Dunedin last month compared with the same time last year, but the median price rose 8%, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) figures.
House sales slowing, rents rising
House sales slowing, rents rising
House prices are set to fall further this year before a small rebound sometime next year as demand again starts to outstrip supply.
Real estate sales lowest since 2000
Real estate sales lowest since 2000
Queenstown has had its quietest months for real estate sales in almost a decade.
Artist caught the bus... and stayed there
Artist caught the bus... and stayed there
This unique two-storey Waitati residence features water views, open plan living, modern kitchen, solar power and your very own driver's seat.
House prices drop in May in sluggish market
House prices drop in May in sluggish market
House sellers have dropped their prices to the lowest level since January, as large numbers of houses remain unsold heading into winter, according to a monthly property report.
Online agent welcomes real-estate law change
Online agent welcomes real-estate law change
A Queenstown real estate agent has set up a web-based agency in the town after new real estate legislation removed the "former bureaucracy" and the need to have a place of business.
Appeal against Meadow 3 withdrawn
Appeal against Meadow 3 withdrawn
A long-standing dispute between the developer of a subdivision at Lake Hayes and a neighbour - which has cost both parties hundreds of thousands of dollars in appeals - appears to be over.
Views differ on value of house auctions
Views differ on value of house auctions
Two leading real estate firms have gone head-to- head over whether auctions are a good way to sell homes.
Gillies family to make decision on tenders
Gillies family to make decision on tenders
Tenders have closed for prime commercial and industrial land in central Oamaru, the last business link with the Gillies family which played a major role in the town's development from the 1920s.
Gillies family to make decision on tenders
Gillies family to make decision on tenders
Tenders have closed for prime commercial and industrial land in central Oamaru, the last business link with the Gillies family which played a major role in the town's development from the 1920s.
New lessees of pub intend to stick to old ways
New lessees of pub intend to stick to old ways
The new lessees of the Beaumont Hotel say "it's an iconic pub", and they intend to keep it that way.
Residential property sales nearer to normal: REINZ
Residential property sales nearer to normal: REINZ
Residential property sales last month were closer to 2009 levels after in January reaching their lowest level in nearly two decades, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) figures show.
Agents should have vetted buyer, farmers say
Agents should have vetted buyer, farmers say
Land agents should have vetted more closely the parties behind the failed bid to buy 28 Southland farms, a farming leader says.