A tiny island off the coast of New Zealand is outperforming the current property market downturn.

The New Zealand Government should ban foreign property investors from buying, a political party is claiming.

A new breed of bargain hunters looking for distressed property sellers is emerging in New Zealand as the economic downturn continues to bite.

Property sellers in New Zealand have accepted that the market is well of its peak and are dropping prices accordingly as the first national average fall for years is recorded.

A decline in foreign property investment in Fiji is being blamed on the sluggish New Zealand economy which has resulted in fewer inquiries on the Pacific islands.

The global property slowdown is biting hard in New Zealand where developers are putting projects on hold, spending cash reserves and even going into receivership.

Confidence in the rental property market in New Zealand is at its lowest point for four years despite rents rising, according to a new report.

Investors with property in New Zealand are expecting more doom and gloom when the next set of house prices figures are revealed next week.

With a litre of milk now more expensive than a litre of petrol, the price of dairy farming land is increasing making it a different kind of option for property investors.

Property investors in New Zealand are facing a double whammy - prices and rental yields are falling.

Interest in luxury property in scenic locations in New Zealand, fuelled by the success of the Lord of the Rings films, is facing a downturn.

Kiwis returning home are refusing to put their hard-earned cash into the local housing market, says a leading international recruitment agency working with top executives coming back from the UK.

The housing market in New Zealand could fall as much as 10% in the next few months, investors are warned.

In New Zealand, property at the high end is selling well.

The move to the top tax rate of 39c would help investment housing but also hurts those looking to get into housing, one report issues.

Property prices are growing lower in New Zealand. Property owners can see that it takes longer to sell houses in current market.

The property market in New Zealand is going to bottom out painfully, but new interest in the markets seems to be coming in.

Property prices in New Zealand are falling as the country takes a serious hit by housing market slowdown.

Home buyers have withdrawn some interest in the country's property market as the number of mortgage enquiries drop.

Many feel the pinch of the current market squeeze, but homeowners who want to ride out the storm will need more behind them.

Traditional methods and costs of selling property need to be modified, says one study.

ANZ National will raise key lending rates to mortgage industry again, saying severe market conditions warrant it.

The New Zealand property market offers a wide range of opportunity for investors from overseas, as a property correction is in the works there.

Auckland sees an economic decline that comes from decline in property sales and increased unemployment.

Investors who placed deposits on undeveloped property in New Zealand may be at risk. Meanwhile, landlords may not be able to claim losses as a business expense.

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand released information stating housing sales dropped to a seven year low. Many believe this is the sign of property values dropping.

New Zealand works to provide a share equity program to allow more people to afford a home. Forcing affordable housing into new developments is a possibility too.

Property investors in New Zealand are pulling out more now than ever. Furthermore, the central bank plans to level high rates until at least the middle of 2008.

Investors are warned by banks of tighter lending practices in New Zealand and developers are feeling the pinch.

Nearly all major cities and provincial centres show a steady decline in the number of properties being purchased. Growth also slows.

Immigration in New Zealand is a mixed bag as there is constant shortage of skilled labours and the appeal from European countries still exists.

In New Zealand, the housing minister announced a government plan that would help improve and revitalise the suburb Tamaki.

The demand for greener buildings is strong in New Zealand, especially in commercial sector. Both tenants and governments want green properties.

Mortgages in New Zealand set to re fix, causing drastic jumps in monthly payment with already record high prices in the country.

At the lowest level in six years, New Zealand construction of new houses drops. The residential housing market is falling here.

Even with the drawbacks, confidence in property markets worldwide remains relatively high given the circumstances.

The New Zealand housing market is still no more affordable than a month ago and buyers are taking notice. With a drop in home sales, buyers realize peak is over.

Inflation is the main reason that New Zealand leaves key interest rate at 8.25 per cent, growth expected to continue.

Over growth and urban sprawl, as well as overpriced housing will make New Zealand less worth of property investors.

According to the latest information, and a Herald on Sunday Analysis, the real estate market is not gaining value.

The latest information released shows the New Zealand's seven year long streak of property boom may have peaked in December.

Residential property prices did rise in December for the fourth month, but at a slower rate. This slow rise is expected to continue through the next year.

Due to increased costs and timelines, New Zealand architects find a way to deal with the problems facing clients. They set up alert to inform clients that it is not their fault.

Although the overall length of time that it takes to sell a piece of property in New Zealand has lengthened, the average selling price per home remains high, giving investors some good news.