Property
Augusta Capital's sale of Finance Centre falls through
The property company, Augusta Capital, says a deal to sell its Auckland Finance Centre for 87 million dollars has fallen through, but it's not planning to put it back on the market. Audio
Schools facing tougher line on enrolments
Principals say a tougher line on enrolment rules will cause problems for some schools in need of major property work.
More property investors are beginning to diversify investments
A boutique fund manager says an increasing number of local investors are cashing up and taking profits on property and switching into other assets to spread their risk. Audio
Bright-line test kicks in to try to ease house price pressure
Gains on property sales are being targeted from today with the new bright-line test coming into force. Audio
Property value rise sets eight-year record
Sky high residential property values in Auckland rise their fastest in 11 years, while national values also soar.
Auckland house valuation halved
A property in Parnell in Auckland had its CV halved after its owner questioned the $12.5m valuation placed on it. We ask Steve McNamara of Property InDepth how this kind of discrepancy is possible. Audio
Down at the Beach
Birdling's Flat is an iconic coastal settlement on Banks Peninsula's Kaitorete Spit with a mixture of holiday and permanent low cost homes. It is well known for its gemstones and eeling and it is one… Audio, Gallery
Property for Industry more than doubles first half profit
Property For Industry says its half year profit is more than twice what it was the year earlier, due to acquistions and developments. Audio
Law commentator Antonia Fisher QC
Family lawyer Antonia Fisher QC on relationship property and Trusts. Audio
Property values up in Auckland
Property values are continuing to rise, led by steep gains in Auckland. Audio
Concern unwitting homeowners will fall into tougher tax law net
An adjunct Professor at Victoria University and former PricewaterhouseCoopers chairman John Shewan. Audio
Property tax on speculators questioned by investors, experts
The Prime Minister is adament his new tax on capital gains is not a capital gains tax rather it is tightening up of the property tax rules by creating what is called a bright line. Audio
John Key does u-turn on property tax
The Prime Minister has in the past made it very clear he opposes CGT. Audio
New tax on capital gains for properties
Property investors say the Government's move to tighten up property tax rules will not solve the Auckland housing market crisis and opposition politicians say the government's running scared of public… Audio
Goodman Property buys Fletcher's $86.2 Mln property
Goodman Property Trust and its joint venture partner, Singapore GIC, will buy Fletcher Building's Datacom property in Auckland's Viaduct Quarter for $86.2 million. Audio
Precinct Properties defends public land deal
The head of the property company building a half billion dollar skyscraper in downtown Auckland is defending the public land deal with Auckland Council. Audio
Critics say Aucklanders lose key open space in council land sale
Critics say Aucklanders have lost important public space after a land deal between Auckland Council and a property company. Audio
Warnings About Commercial Property Deals
Dr David Tripe of Massey University's School of Economics and Finance joins the Panel to discuss if "ridiculous" commercial property deals will break the banks? Audio
Fears sea level report could harm property prices
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has told MPs New Zealanders can't bury their heads in the sand over rising sea levels, even at the risk of driving down coastal property prices. Audio
Property for Industry says good properties harder to find
The industrial property landlord, Property for Industry, says good properties are getting harder to find, but rising demand should boost rental growth. Audio