Energy city powering on
Changes are looming for the country’s “energy capital” New Plymouth, but ongoing affordabilty means the city remains full of investment opportunities, discovers Miriam Bell.
Four year high in migrant departures
Migration flows into New Zealand continue to wane, with the latest Stats NZ data highlighting the downward trend
Foreign buyer ban hangover pending
Expect the housing market to slow further once the new foreign buyer ban comes into force, Westpac’s chief economist says.
Manurewa - Location is key - one of the best streets in Manurewa
$POA/Auction
A rare opportunity being a ‘large’ cross-lease site of 1,726m2 (more or less). The physical area of occupation is approximately 900m2 fenced.
Renovated around 5 years ago, this 1960s home...
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Correct facts on tax & rental properties - NZPIF
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Queenstown tops NZ rent ranks
Queenstown landlords are sitting pretty this year as median weekly rents in the area soar and tenants...
Tax changes would slash house prices
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Demand cools in Auckland
Property prices may still be hitting record highs around New Zealand but new Trade Me Property data suggests...
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