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Median prices only show where the market is performing
Friday, 19 April 2013, 5:49 pm | First National
Reported record median price rises do not always indicate what is happening in the market. “Median prices only show where the market is performing” states Colin Wilson from First National Guardian Real Estate Wellington. More >>
Rental property shortage heading to crisis
Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 1:46 pm | First National
A large proportion of tenants in New Zealand are facing rent rises and many people are having a hard time finding a place to lease due to property shortages, First National’s quarterly property management survey shows. More >>
Rents Rise As Rental Property Shortage Bites
Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 3:12 pm | First National
First National Media Release WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 2011 Rents Rise As Rental Property Shortage Bites More >>
Listing shortage for lifestyle properties
Friday, 17 February 2012, 12:51 pm | First National
City dwellers’ dreams to capture a slice of country life are being restricted by a shortage of listings despite excellent interest rates bolstering purchasers’ borrowing power, according to First National’s quarterly rural property survey. ... More >>
Recent immigrants' role in the real estate market
Monday, 5 December 2011, 9:23 am | First National
One in five First National Real Estate offices had buyer or rental tenant enquiries from recent immigrants in November, while considerably fewer people intending to leave New Zealand listed their home for sale or concluded tenancies, according to ... More >>
October sales up but affected by RWC, holidays & Greek woes
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 11:20 am | First National
Real estate sales increased in October, but buyer enquiry was negatively affected by the Rugby World Cup, school holidays and confidence issues, according to First National’s monthly residential property survey. More >>
High-end and mid-priced properties in short supply
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 9:53 am | First National
Embargoed for use from 0600 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 High-end and mid-priced properties in short supply More >>
Traditional springtime surge in people looking to sell up
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 9:32 am | First National
It’s springtime and the traditional surge in the number of homeowners looking to put their homes on the market is upon us if the increase in appraisal requests noted by First National offices across the country is anything to go by. More >>
Vendor uncertainty affecting real estate listings
Monday, 5 September 2011, 2:43 pm | First National
Vendors are confused about whether it is a good time or not to sell their house at the moment so listings figures remain weak, according to First National’s monthly residential property survey. More >>
Contracts falling through as buyers react to building report
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 10:37 am | First National
A significant proportion of real estate sales are falling through presently because of buyers’ concerns over building reports and finance criteria, according to First National’s monthly residential property survey More >>
Four-bedroom homes in demand
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 2:07 pm | First National
There’s a national shortage of four-bedroom homes for rent as tenants seek long-term rentals priced in the mid to high-end range, First National’s quarterly property management survey shows. More >>
Properties at lower end of market selling faster
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 3:34 pm | First National
Houses at the lower end of the market are currently selling the quickest across New Zealand as buyers take advantage of attractive interest rates, according to First National's monthly residential property survey. More >>
First National: Building languishes despite cheaper sections
Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 2:51 pm | First National
Council red tape, lack of finance and lack of confidence are deterring section purchasers from building, according to First National’s monthly residential property survey. The survey, which measures listing levels, sales, market trends and overall ... More >>
Firtst National: Bank lending improves - survey
Monday, 2 May 2011, 12:38 pm | First National
Banks’ attitude to mortgage lending has markedly improved since this time last year, First National Group’s monthly survey has found. Coupled with low interest rates, the lending improvement bodes well for winter sales activity, the Group says. ... More >>
Development dream site on the market
Saturday, 23 April 2011, 11:40 am | First National
A parcel of prime commercial land tagged for development as New Zealand’s Northland Cultural Trade Centre has just gone on the market. More >>
Christchurch earthquake helps soak up excess rentals
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 10:08 am | First National
Hundreds of refugees from earthquake-stricken Christchurch are soaking up excess rentals in both North and South Island towns, First National Group says. More >>
Luxury property 'will break records'
Sunday, 10 April 2011, 6:06 pm | First National
A unique $6.3m trophy lifestyle property that has just come onto the market will be a record breaker for the Marlborough region, says its selling agent First National. More >>
Buyers give March property market a shot in the arm
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 3:05 pm | First National
March was characterized by more investors, more multi-offers and more sales, according to the First National Group’s monthly residential real estate agent survey. More >>
Quake may rattle NZ real estate market
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 1:49 pm | First National
Residential property sales and activity in New Zealand for the majority of February showed a stability not seen for 12 months, according to the First National Group. More >>
Higher property enquiry raises hopes
Friday, 4 February 2011, 9:27 am | First National
Residential property enquiry has increased significantly over the past two months, and First National reports that indications are that buyers are not far behind. The First National Group’s internal survey which measures sales volumes, enquiry levels ... More >>
