House Sales
Lack of listings causes drop in house sales nationwide
The number of houses sold around the country has fallen to its lowest level in seven months, although prices continued to grow everywhere but Auckland. Audio
House sales slump, as prices appear to be under pressure
House sales have slumped, while prices appear to be under pressure, particularly in Auckland. Audio
Banks competing hard for customers as house sales slump
A big drop in the number of house sales is driving banks to compete for mortgage lending business with lower rates on longer terms. Audio
Don't buy a house repaired by EQC, Christchurch homeowner warns
Solo mum Tania Ashton is warning people not to buy houses repaired by EQC, after discovering the home she bought needs repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, which insurance won't cover. Video, Audio
Are cautious banks busting home-buyers?
Banks are copping the blame for an increasing number of house sales falling over in Auckland because those lenders appear to be tightening up their lending - they won't sign off on the mortgages… Audio
Auckland property market cooling fast
House sales in Auckland dived 31 percent in July on a year ago and the median price fell just over 1 percent to $830,000. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
More and more South Auckland homes sold to investors
Investors are increasingly snapping up homes and driving up prices in what were previously affordable South Auckland suburbs. Audio
Andrew Little is standing by his call for controls
The Labour leader Andrew Little is standing by his call for controls on sales of Auckland homes to buyers based in China, despite a report showing Canadians are the biggest overseas investors in New… Audio
Million dollar homes in Auckland
The number of homes selling for more than one-million dollars has doubled in the past year, most of those in Auckland. Audio
Falling mortgage rates could add spice to the housing market
As you may have heard Mr Toplis mention, figures from the Real Estate Institute show sales and prices rose in May, led by Auckland. Audio
February house sales up 12.6% from previous year
The Real Estate Institute says house sales hit the highest level for a February month, in eight years. Audio
House sales rose 24 percent in December
House sales in December have experienced their strongest showing since 2006, reflecting pent-up demand, falling fixed mortgage rates and population growth in Auckland. Audio