Monday, November 15th 2021

Hot in Hawke's Bay

Visitors choose Hawke's Bay for the food, wine, art deco architecture, rolling hills and beaches. It's also a popular choice for investors, Sally Lindsay writes.

Investing in Wellywood

Wednesday, October 13th 2021

Investing in Wellywood

Wellington, the world’s southern-most capital and windiest city, punches above its weight for housing investment, as Sally Lindsay discovers.

Riviera of the South shines

Monday, September 13th 2021

Riviera of the South shines

Tīmaru is a hidden gem in South Canterbury. We investigate all the property possibilities in this picturesque region. Sally Lindsay writes.

Top city - top prices

Monday, August 16th 2021

Top city - top prices

Auckland’s inner-city harbour and outstanding natural beauty contributed to it claiming the title of the world’s most liveable city ... and house prices reflect it. Sally Lindsay writes.

Tight times for Winterless North

Monday, July 12th 2021

Tight times for Winterless North

Whangārei, the country’s northernmost city and the gateway to Northland, is experiencing a massive house shortage as Sally Lindsay discovers.

Tale of two lakes

Monday, June 14th 2021

Tale of two lakes

Queenstown and Wānaka property hasn’t suffered as badly as other sectors in these tourist towns, writes Sally Lindsay.

Top of the South Island pops

Tuesday, May 11th 2021

Top of the South Island pops

In the past six months house price growth in Nelson Tasman has been consistent across the board, but lack of supply is now putting pressure on rises, writes Sally Lindsay

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North Shore’s a sure thing

North Shore’s a sure thing

Thursday, April 15th 2021

Auckland’s North Shore is booming, writes Joanna Mathers, and development potential opened up by the Unitary Plan is the focus for many.

Hot in the Hutt

Hot in the Hutt

Monday, March 29th 2021

With infrastructure updates on the way and recent “sky-rocketing prices” Lower Hutt looks great for investors, writes Joanna Mathers.

 

Dunedin in demand

Dunedin in demand

Thursday, October 29th 2020

A supply and demand imbalance together with improved housing stock mean Dunedin’s values are on the rise, writes Joanna Jefferies.

Wairarapa on the move

Wairarapa on the move

Wednesday, September 30th 2020

A tight rental market and low sales stock mean Wairarapa’s property market is on the up, writes Joanna Jefferies.

Steady Southern star

Steady Southern star

Monday, August 31st 2020

Covid-19 and the closure of Tiwai Point might pose some challenges for Invercargill but the southern city’s market still has a lot to offer investors, writes Miriam Bell

200 issues: Top Regions Revealed

200 issues: Top Regions Revealed

Friday, July 31st 2020

Joanna Jefferies takes a look at the top 12 locations for property price growth and gains across New Zealand since 2003 and discovers previously unknown property hotspots.

Apartment views

Apartment views

Monday, June 29th 2020

Using apartments for short-term rentals or for foreign students has been a popular option for investors but, in the wake of Covid-19, what will happen to apartment markets around New Zealand? Miriam Bell investigates.

Holiday hotspots: what lies ahead?

Holiday hotspots: what lies ahead?

Friday, May 29th 2020

Tourism has been one of the industries hardest-hit by the Covid-19 crisis, so Miriam Bell looks into what that means for the regional property markets that are reliant on it.

South Auckland skyrockets - pre-lockdown

South Auckland skyrockets - pre-lockdown

Tuesday, March 31st 2020

[THIS REGIONAL REVIEW FEATURES IN THE MARCH ISSUE OF NZ PROPERTY iNVESTOR, PUBLISHED LONG BEFORE THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN] The South Auckland market is hot on the heels of Central and West Auckland, with investors and first home buyers flocking to the auction rooms, writes Joanna Jefferies.

Manawatu on the move

Manawatu on the move

Friday, February 28th 2020

Skyrocketing values and a serious supply shortage characterise the Palmerston North and Feilding markets, writes Joanna Jefferies.

New Plymouth possibilities

New Plymouth possibilities

Friday, January 31st 2020

Despite the proposed regulation of short-term rentals, New Plymouth still has great opportunities for investors.

Hot demand in Hawke’s Bay

Hot demand in Hawke’s Bay

Tuesday, December 31st 2019

A severe housing shortage in Napier and Hastings means house values and rents are on the rise, writes Joanna Jefferies.

Wellywood on the rise

Wellywood on the rise

Friday, November 29th 2019

Wellington Central property is in high demand, despite challenges faced by the apartment market, writes Joanna Jefferies.

Boiling Hot Property

Boiling Hot Property

Thursday, October 31st 2019

A supply shortage and accessible price points mean demand for investment properties in Rotorua is red hot, writes Joanna Jefferies.

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