New Zealand
Property agent fined $5k for tampering with sale dealSusie Nordqvist NZ Herald 02.09.2010 | Few signs of NZ property market pick up NZPA 01.09.2010 |
 A real estate agent who tampered with a sale and purchase agreement to increase her stake in a commission split has been reprimanded by an industry authority. |  Few signs showed up in August that the usual spring pick-up in the property market was under way, a monthly survey of the industry says. |
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. |
