13+ hour, 32+ min ago  (1047+ words) - Foreign buyers are purchasing high-end homes under the new "golden visa" rules. - Four purchases have been approved since March 6, including for two properties in Auckland. - Agents report increased interest from US, European and Chinese buyers seeking safe and stable investments....

13+ hour, 50+ min ago  (484+ words) The five things you need to know about the housing market this week. 1. Reserve Bank strikes a cautious tone about interest rates There have been some key speeches made by Reserve Bank officials in recent days, which have tended to…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (621+ words) - ANZ is offering a low-interest Reno Loan for homeowners to borrow up to $50,000 at 2.5%. - The loan targets customers with at least 20% equity, aiming to kick-start renovation projects. - ANZ's Emily Mendes Ribeiro said accessing finance for renovations was a major hurdle…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1865+ words) - The war in Iran has caused oil prices to spike, leading to panic buying of petrol. - Real estate agents are prepared for potential fuel shortages, using technology to manage contracts remotely. - Experts say the situation may impact buyer behaviour, with…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1122+ words) - Queenstown-Lakes is attracting Australians, including tradies, due to the strong Australian dollar. - The favourable exchange rate makes it easier for Australians to buy property and get mortgages. - Australian interest is high in Queenstown, driven by its amenities and lack of…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (668+ words) - Tim Frampton highlights Invercargill's appeal to young and older buyers, emphasising affordable housing and lifestyle. - A four-bedroom home at 22 Fairview Avenue, Hawthorndale, is listed for $739,000. - Invercargill offers high employment, great weather, and amenities like an indoor velodrome and stadium. They…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (236+ words) 1. Mortgage activity continues to rise First things first, happy New Year! For obvious reasons, the past couple of weeks have been light for data releases, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to dig a bit deeper into the Reserve…...

3+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (1860+ words) - House resale profits have shrunk since the Covid highs, with nationwide losses rising from 1% to 12%. - Auckland and Wellington saw resale losses reach nearly 20%, with median losses over $70,000. - Queenstown and Southland had the lowest share of losses, with Queenstown's median gain…...