The Mike Pero Mortgages-Infometrics Property Cycle Indicator for the June quarter shows although house prices are still rising, the national housing market is in the second quarter of a strong downturn phase. "House prices are typically the last indicator to

A Consumer magazine survey of 10 building inspection companies in Auckland and Wellington has revealed poor standards of inspection and inconsistencies in reporting. The survey found that far from providing peace of mind for potential buyers, the pre-purchase house inspectors

The Green Party has urged the government to investigate introducing capital gains tax on all property but the family home in a bid to discourage foreign investors from buying New Zealand property. Green Party Housing spokesperson Sue Bradford argues "foreign

The Residential Tenancies (Damage Insurance) Amendment Bill currently under consideration by the Social Services Select Committee, will cause more problems than it will solve, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). REINZ's Select Committee submission says the