24th March 2010
The release of the report ‘SME's in New Zealand: Structure and Dynamics 2009' has reconfirmed the strong contribution that small and medium sized businesses make to the economy, particularly noting that their dynamic and flexible approach has contribute...
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24th March 2010
Property investment in New Zealand has consistently attracted both domestic and international buyers to the market. With housing prices gradually falling, there has never been a better time to invest in property.
According to ANZ's Chief Economist, th...
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18th February 2010
Dating back to the Roam times, the auction system of marketing and selling real estate is not a new innovation. However, the process and efficiency of such selling systems have evolved over time and is now viewed as a desirable, fair and viable alternativ...
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18th February 2010
According to recent research completed by QV Valuations, residential real estate property prices in New Zealand are continuing their upward trend after an international slump in the market. Values of real estate and property have reached a 23 month high, ...
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15th January 2010
First being settled by Moa hunting tribes, Christchurch has evolved into New Zealand's second largest city and the gateway to the magical South Island. Bordering the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch is renowned as the Garden City, boasting ove...
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15th January 2010
Despite failing economic growth and predictions for lower than average GDP growth in New Zealand, a recent report released by business consultant Grant Thornton illustrated that over two thirds of businesses are optimistic about the future outlook for the...
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15th December 2009
Despite the downturn in housing values and sales last year, figures have shown that New Zealand house values have risen over one percent in the last twelve months, according to QV Valuations. An optimistic future is predicted for 2010, with the early mont...
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11th December 2009
Despite a challenging global economic environment, the New Zealand economy has been performing well with the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research issuing predictions that the modest growth will continue in 2009 and early 2010, with accelerated growt...
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