Geoff Barnett

Second tier loans increasingly popular with first home buyers

A bank rejection isn't the end of the road, but many Kiwis still remain unaware of their options

North Island holiday homes 'cost significantly less than other holiday destinations'

Prices continue to rise in New Zealand's sixth cheapest suburb, which has become an attractive alternative to pricey holiday homes

Deposits too high for first-home buyers

Interest rates remain low but high deposits “cruel” claims Century 21

It's almost a buyers' market out there

The market is turning around for buyers but housing affordability still needs improvement, Century 21 New Zealand national manager Geoff Barnett told NZ Adviser

Real estate giant to launch cadet programme

The real estate agency is set to launch its cadetship programme in September

Auckland house sales pause while regional demand rises: REINZ

Auckland saw a drop in the number of sales over October as regions continue to gain momentum, the latest REINZ figures show.