New Zealand
Rental Crisis Looming In Auckland, Property Manager Warns voxy.co.nz 07.03.2010 | New Zealand: Special Report Property Report 03.03.2010 |
 A residential rental crisis is building in New Zealand's largest city as landlords continue to downsize their portfolios, according to long time property management agency Bobergs First National. |  In our latest special report on New Zealand property we profile three investment picks from some of the country’s top agents. New Zealand is ranked by many of Singapore’s leading agents as one of the top three international destinations for real estate investment, due to its stable economy, top class infrastructure, high long term returns, stunning scenery and easy access from Asia. |
Banks hit Multiplex investor paymentsAnne Gibson NZ Herald 21.02.2010 | NZ House & Garden Tours through decades of design 3 News 21.02.2010 |
 Banks banned a $701 million property fund from paying investors and its manager. |  From modern seaside mansions to historic cottages, New York-style urban lofts to the Prime Minister’s official residence, some of New Zealand’s most captivating homes are opening their doors to the public. |
Housing recovery unconvincing NZPA 18.02.2010 | James Young: Changes to property depreciation must deliver NZ Herald 17.02.2010 |
 The New Zealand residential property market recovery is looking a little underwhelming according to a report by Mike Pero Mortgages. |  The future of the complex rental market and taxes is difficult to judge, writes senior property lecturer James Young |
30 Top-End Construction Projects Announced During Dec/ Jan Voxy News 16.02.2010 | New Zealand Property Market Shows Signs Of Cooling Down From 2009's Frenzy Property Wire 11.02.2010 |
 During the annual holiday season both December 2009 and January 2010 were short months construction-wise. |  In 2009, investors were clamoring to purchase property in New Zealand, leading to a major boost to the country's real estate market. It appears, however, that things are cooling down. Across the region, property values are up from a year ago, but questions surrounding the job sector, interest rates and proposed tax changes are creating uncertainty for the market's future. |
Change in property rules 'inevitable' NZ Herald 10.02.2010 | N.Z. House Prices Fall for First Time in Six Months (Update2)Tracy Withers Bloomberg News 17.01.2010 |
 Property investors will find it hard to argue they should continue to claim depreciation of buildings that were increasing in value while not paying tax on that increase, Tax Working Group member John Shewan says. |  Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand house prices fell for the first time in six months in December as the number of properties sold declined for a third month. |
