Rental house of horrorsUnwary landlords can find themselves caught up in a host of financial implications and be burned when they discover the cost of owning a rental property29-12-2008 more >> Thomas Chin reports on legislation of interest in 2009When Parliament resumes in February 2009 there will be two major pieces of legislation and other business of interest to property investors.24-12-2008 more >> President's December reportFindings of the Survey for Ministry of Justice Review Team. Check the property market while in relaxed holiday mode. New style membership cards being designed. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.23-12-2008 more >> Bernard Hickey: Property pain only just begunIt is tempting to think the worst is over for the housing market.22-12-2008 more >> Simple steps to increase your home's valueDuring the property market's heated phase,home owners saw the value of their houses soar without having to do so much as lift a paintbrush - but the sands have now shifted21-12-2008 more >> Kiwis looking at property againA second survey this week confirms the view that people are interested in buying property again and expect house prices to fall further.19-12-2008 more >> Mortgage borrowing strategyThe ANZ economists in the December Property Focus recommend fixing for six months to a year.19-12-2008 more >> Officials paint gloomy pictureGovernment officials have produced a gloomy outlook for the property market for incoming Minister of Housing Phil Heatley.17-12-2008 more >> Tauranga: Bargains in the bayTauranga’s property market has been turned on its head by the current climate. Although some parts of the Bay of Plenty city and surrounding areas have finally reached the bottom, others are yet to hit. Adrienne Jervis talks to locals with their finger on the pulse to gauge the market from an investor’s point of view.16-12-2008 more >> NZ Housing most affordable since 2005 - reportEconomic times may be tough but the good news is that housing in New Zealand is becoming more affordable.15-12-2008 more >> Fears of 35,000 jobs to go in NZ constructionAs new figures continue to emphasise the fall off in house building, there are fears 35,000 jobs could be lost in the construction sector.09-12-2008 more >> Default on rental debt leaving landlords out of pocketSome landlords are being left out of pocket due to an increase in the number of applications for no-asset procedures (NAPs) through the Insolvency and Trustee Service.09-12-2008 more >> House prices fall but signs point to 'slight' recoveryNational property values have dipped again this -month - but the slide may be bottoming out, according to figures from Quotable Value.08-12-2008 more >> Interest rates slashed to 5pc, banks cut floating ratesThe Official Cash Rate axe has swung again, with the Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard cutting official interest rates by 150 basis points - a 1.5 percentage point cut leaving the rate at 5 per cent.04-12-2008 more >> Landlord insurance bill withdrawnA private member's bill which would have required landlords to insure their tenants has been taken off Parliament's agenda.04-12-2008 more >> December '08 Issue01-12-2008 more >> President's November ReportNew Minister of Building and Construction. Effects of the global economic crisis. Meeting of DBH National Customer Service Council. Survey for Ministry of Justice Review Team. 2008/2009 NZPIF Executive.01-12-2008 more >> POLITICAL & REGULATORY REPORT for NOVEMBER 2008POST-ELECTION – NATIONAL-LED GOVERNMENT A National Party led coalition with the ACT Party, the United Future Party and Maori Party is the new governing arrangement for the next three years.01-12-2008 more >>
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