Bernard Hickey says gums have been flappin' aplenty this week over the dangers of a housing boom.
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Hickey: Show us the houses
Brian Gaynor: Approach to house price bubble too timid
Brian Gaynor writes: "We continued to borrow, partly from offshore, to push up existing house prices when this has proven…
It's a renter's market now
Auckland renters are regaining the upper hand in the property market, thanks to more choice.
Italian-inspired villa all yours for $10m
An Auckland couple who made their fortune in dairies and supermarkets hope their luxurious Italian-style villa in St Heliers…
Beach suburbs join million-dollar club
Two more Auckland suburbs have joined the million-dollar club, and real estate agents say there is no sign of a let-up.
Masterpiece made to order
Home's sculptural quality wins hearts and awards, writes Penny Lewis
As pretty as a posy of roses
A gorgeous garden adds to the aura of this 1800s villa, notes Graham Hepburn
Float like a butterfly
The last time the Government worried about housing affordability, it used mid-century creativity to engineer some healthy…
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A piece of private paradise
This contemporary yet timeless home has resort-like appeal, writes Jane Loudon
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Modern Sandringham courtyard house
A mid-century Parade of Homes courtyard house has been given a modern lift.
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Remuera home with resort-like appeal
This contemporary yet timeless home has resort-like appeal.
Canterbury housing repair timeframe reduced
Housing New Zealand has reduced the timeframe for dealing with more than 5500 state homes damaged in the Canterbury earthquake…
English: We will curb house prices
Finance Minister Bill English used a pre-Budget speech to say the Government will act to curb rising house prices which…
NZ house sales hit six-year high
The number of New Zealand house sales rose to a six-year high last month and prices touched a new record.
Builders urged not to rush work, adopt team approach
Builders were encouraged to be more straight-talking at the Institute of Building conference in Auckland this week. Tony…
Aussie fund manager stripped of license
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Australia's markets regulator has suspended the financial services license of a Queensland-based fund…
Herald Homes
Clean flow and clever spaces
"What I like about our home," says Donna Kofoed, "is that it feels like a resort. And it's completely private. I can walk…
Residential Property
Auckland housing boom warning
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Homeowners are increasingly holding on to their properties and some would-be buyers are getting fed…
Mortgages
New tools won't slow rampant housing market
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The Reserve Bank's prospective new toolkit to iron out asset bubbles won't be able to stop a rampant…
Economy
Starplus Homes in strife
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The future of a residential building company with unfinished houses in Hamilton and Auckland is unclear…
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