Tag: NZ housing market
On the House: Why the Kiwi Dream Has Failed
In New Zealand, we love the idea being courageous and innovative. But what if that’s no longer possible? What if we’re actually punching below our weight?
NZ’s Housing Market: The Cold, Hard Facts
Frustratingly, it seems like the mainstream media have only one side of the argument to offer — that houses have nowhere to go but up.
What You Missed This Weekend (And Why Petrol’s Getting Painful)
Oh boy. What an exciting weekend! Since so much has happened, we’re taking a slightly different approach today. Here’s what happened over the past few days that you should know about.
NZ Housing Could Fall 48%
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the New Zealand housing market is laughably expensive. Frankly, you’d be lucky if you can afford a rock to live under.
A Solution to Today’s Housing Crisis
Did you hear about the family in Papakura currently paying $520 per week to live in a swamp? Not a house surrounded by swamp; rather a house slowly sinking into the swamp water.
Foreign Homebuyers BANNED
Lots of people seem to think that 25%, 50% or even 75% of homes are going to foreign buyers, but the reality is that it’s less than 5%.
Would You Loan Your Child $50,000?
Many parents would do anything to give their children a roof over their heads. You could say it’s a parental reflex. And in today’s culture, it’s not unusual.