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Houses in Auckland less affordable
Home loan affordability worsened in Auckland and Northland for first home buyers last month.
Westpac: Tax change would cut home prices
Some of the tax changes under consideration would reduce house prices and raise rents, says Westpac.
House values climb but many vendors choose to stay put
Figures released today show nationwide values are up 4.1 per cent from April but still 5.9 per cent below the market peak of late 2007.
Lack of homes pushes up Auckland prices
A shortage of homes for sale has pushed Auckland's residential property values higher than a year earlier, QV figures show.
Home loan affordability worst in nearly a year
Rising house prices and interest rates have combined to weaken home loan affordability to its worst level since December 2008.
Homes more affordable as interest rates fall
Homes became more affordable in the last three months due to lower interest rates.
Home loan affordability falls to low point
It's harder than ever to get into a new home, a study released today by interest.co.nz reveals.
Auckland house prices tipped to rocket
Auckland house prices will rise by almost 30pc in the next three years putting the city ahead of every other region, a study predicts.
House prices to rise by 24pc, says new research
House prices will rise by 24pc over the next three years due to low interest rates and a shortage of new housing, report predicts.
House price confidence rising again, survey finds
For the first time in 18 months, more people think NZ house prices will rise than those expecting a fall, says ASB Bank.