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Buyers in rush to beat new rules

An agent from Auckland's biggest residential real estate business says some buyers are trying to beat the Government's new property speculator restrictions.

John Armstrong: Oz law could work here despite Govt claims

"Spectacularly unsuccessful" is John Key's verdict when asked about following Australia's foreign buyers policy. They are not really telling the whole story, says John Armstrong.

Realty body set to check foreign buys

The Property Institute has vowed to find out how many foreigners are buying Auckland houses and what influence they are having on the market.

PM open to foreign-buyer ban

Prime Minister John Key has opened the door to possible restrictions on foreign buyers if information gained shows high numbers of foreigners are buying in New Zealand.

Liam Dann: Two sides to property problems

There is a important debate to be had about foreign investment in NZ because we are a small, open economy and a big shift in global trends can have a disproportionate impact, writes Liam Dann.

Skinny section needs fat wallet

A 12m-wide sliver of land wedged between two houses is up for sale in Ponsonby.

'NO stamp duties, NO capital gains tax'

Colliers' advertising in China for Auckland apartments talks up soft rules.

Singles struggle with deposits

Singles on an average income have no hope of quickly saving a deposit to buy their first home, particularly in Sydney.

KiwiSaver: Hiccup in KiwiSaver moves to Oz

For two years now, Kiwis moving to Australia and Australians settling in NZ have been able to also relocate their superannuation savings.

Debate 'damaging' China links

The debate about non-resident Chinese buying Auckland houses could hurt bilateral relations and Labour has already done "immeasurable" damage to the links between the two countries, says a top boss.

Raybon Kan: 'If Chinese buy houses and pay you too much - you don't like it'

Comedian weighs in on the property debate: "Being Chinese in New Zealand always puts you on the back foot."

Chinese buyers not leaving houses empty - data

Juwai.com has surveyed users and found 36 per cent of people spoken to bought property in New Zealand for investment.

Inside Money: Kick stop surprises...

...and why Labour is swinging at wrong political football, writes David Chaplin.

Alex Malley: Key goes in to bat for imputation credits

The Government's submission to the "Re:think" tax white paper process under way in Australia highlights the lack of mutual recognition of imputation credits as the most significant barrier....

'You like Chinese buyers when you're selling your house'

Chinese newspaper accuses Labour of racism over property market data.

KiwiSaver: Forgot to pay KiwiSaver? Talk to the IRD

What happens when an employer unintentionally misses making KiwiSaver deductions or employer contributions?

Mary Holm: No magic bullet for beating market

One reader thinks he's cracked it through by topping up monthly KiwiSaver losses and at lower prices.

Diana Clement: KiwiSaver - the bits that make us grumpy

Rejection of hardship withdrawal applications and problems with first-home buying generate many complaints to watchdogs, writes Diana Clement.