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Auckland house prices dip

Property market posts first monthly fall in more than a year, while homeowners refinance. Auckland values dipped, while Wellington saw strong gains.

Lorde video guru makes quick sale

Producer who has worked with Lorde and Katy Perry is selling a former air force bungalow just seven months after buying it for record $1.6 million.

Auckland property values down

Auckland property values fell last month, says QV, as new rules dented investor demand.

Probe into island sale fails to uncover evidence

A five-year investigation into the sale of Motukawaiti Island has failed to turn up enough evidence for the OIO to launch a prosecution.

Property market about to 'go bananas'

An Auckland property specialist with links to Chinese investment community predicts a huge inflow of capital into Auckland's property market this year.

Short, sharp lesson due on prices

Making a movie about collateralised debt obligations and credit default swaps that is both compelling and accurate is quite some achievement.

Leading questions: Roger MacDonald

Roger MacDonald, the new chief executive of Auckland Council's Panuku Development Auckland, gives his take on the year ahead.

Auckland property tipped to calm this year

Auckland house prices are expected to rise at more modest levels in 2016 as lending curbs for investors offset likely declines in mortgage rates.

Auckland house values up less than 1pc

The latest QV stats revealed that Auckland's house value increases slowed to almost snail's pace last month.

Argosy lifts earnings up as scarce Auckland space drives rental growt

HRV launches lease scheme for landlords

A new housing ventilation scheme aims to improve the state of housing for rental properties.

Diana Clement: Five Ds for Auckland property investors

Saddling yourself with debt for poor gross yield is dopey, says expert.

Body corporates back call for regulation

The head of one of Auckland's largest body corporate managers wants those in charge to be regulated but holds little hope of change.

No buyers for Mad Butcher sites

Veritas Investments says it has had no success selling Mad Butcher outlets and that the meat chain continues to face a "challenging" environment.

The death of the Kiwi bach

Once upon a time, everyone pitched their tents on the lawn and shared a loo. Now, writes Joanna Mathers, big business is taking over.

Auckland rents up $2000 in a year

Auckland residential rents have risen by an average of $2000 over the last year - a 9 per cent hike.

Pine Harbour Marina sold for $22m

Interests associated with marina investor and developer Simon Herbert have bought Auckland's Pine Harbour Marina for $22 million.

Veritas to appeal Burger King meat move

Veritas Investments, the food and beverage investor, plans to appeal an arbitrator's ruling in favour of Burger King franchise operator Antares Restaurant Group quitting their joint venture.