Regional Review
Regional Review: Porirua pulse
Porirua is a diverse and underrated location for investors and tenants alike. More...
Remuera rent rises trump nationwide levels
The average weekly rent for a three-bedroom property in Remuera has risen 25% in the year to November 2011, against a 3% rise nationwide. More...
Otago oil boom ahead
Oil exploration is making Dunedin hot property for investors, reports Carmen Houlahan. More...
Christchurch offers potential for property investment boom - maybe
Christchurch property investors could see boom times ahead – if the Government follows up on comments of a 10,000 home buy-out for residents and sells on the properties, according to Bayleys. More...
Latest house price updates
In this article we look at what is happening to house prices in all the main regions around the country. More...
Shaking up the Canterbury property market
The September 4 earthquake that struck Canterbury left over 95% of properties with no significant damage, according to a QV assessment of the regions property market. More...
Wanganui: Returns in the river city
With a colourful mayor who is passionate about the city’s future and historically very strong returns from the property market, Wanganui is plodding along upstream in terms of activity in the current market, writes Adrienne Jervis More...
Ashburton: Offering a Kiwi slice of life
The Ashburton District is a diverse area, offering both established employment opportunities and future potential for growth. With a steady property market and picturesque surroundings, there are many attractive carrots to entice investors, writes Madeleine Milicich More...
Tauranga: Investing in sunshine
Traditionally touted for its relating lifestyle, Tauranga City offers more than the sun and surf to active investors, writes Adrienne Jervis. More...
New Plymouth: Investing in the ‘Naki
Taranaki's main centre is a hive of activity with good investment potential due to the stable nature of the housing market. Adrienne Jervis reports More...
Auckland central: Money in metropolis
After a tumultuous few years, the Auckland central business district apartment market is finally regaining lost ground. Vicki Holder explores the concrete jungle for investment potential More...
Whangarei: City of 100 opportunities
Known as the city of 100 beaches, the NZ Property Investor check out whether opportunities for investors measure up to the golden sands, or whether wreckage of the recent storm is still lingering. More...
Regional review: Prospecting Rodney
After steady development in the Rodney District over the past few years, what aspects of the region are paying dividends? Diana Clement investigates from an investor’s perspective More...
Manukau City: Face of the future
This young and diverse city is going places – fast. The Manukau City Council has exciting ventures planned that could well see property investors very happy in the not-too-distant future More...
Tauranga: Bargains in the bay
Tauranga’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 More...