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No new housing surge says Tony Alexander
The Reserve Bank surprised most people yesterday with its move to ease up the loan to value ratio (LVR) credit controls introduced in October 2013 then strengthened in October 2015 and July last year.
30-11-2017 more >>
Tony Alexander looks at the population growth statistics
Statistics New Zealand this week released updated projections of population growth for NZ regions and local authority areas out to 2043. Almost all areas have seen improvements on the back of higher net immigration flows, but still there are 17 areas where population decline is projected. We republish their tables so people looking at the regions and perhaps investing outside the main centres can have realistic views on how much future demand for housing there may be.
23-02-2017 more >>
Foreign fears over-hyped: Alexander
At most, 5.6% of New Zealand house sales go to foreign buyers who do not plan to live in this country, BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says.
14-03-2013 more >>
LVR restrictions a bad move: Alexander
Imposing restrictions on loan-to-value ratios on home loans would have the opposite effect of what is intended, says BNZâ€™s chief economist.
01-03-2013 more >>
Survey reflects strong property market
New Zealandâ€™s property market is buzzing, according to the first BNZ-REINZ residential market survey for the year.
14-02-2013 more >>
Prices will increase more quickly this year: Alexander
House prices will rise faster this year than they did in 2012, BNZâ€™s chief economist says. Tony Alexander says a lack of supply and a turnaround in migration will push up prices.
07-02-2013 more >>
Economists surprised by Wheeler's optimistic tone
Economists have expressed surprised at the optimistic nature of the latest Official Cash Rate announcement.
31-01-2013 more >>
Price rises to become sharper: Alexander
House prices will rise more quickly this year than they did during 2012, BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says.
18-01-2013 more >>
Sellers' market nationwide: Survey
The latest BNZ/REINZ residential market survey has shown sellers' markets and rising prices throughout the country â€“ except in Northland. BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander said that a lack of inventory was pushing prices up particularly in Auckland, Canterbury and Otago. â€œOnly in Northland does there appear to be a wave of potential sellers appearing whereas in Auckland and again in Otago few potential vendors appear to be stepping forward.â€
09-08-2012 more >>
Housing â€˜crisisâ€™ but new boom unlikely
New Zealandâ€™s housing shortage has become a crisis but a number of factors are working against massive price increases, says BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander.
20-07-2012 more >>
Real estate agents say it's a sellers' market: BNZ survey
More potential house buyers are attending open homes and real estate agents rate it a sellers' market, according to the Bank of New Zealand's latest survey of more than 10,000 agents.
12-07-2012 more >>
Flow of migrating Kiwis eases
Migration out of New Zealand looks to have started to slow but BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says itâ€™s too soon to gauge its impact on house prices yet.
22-06-2012 more >>
All systems go for property investors
Low interest rates, poor returns from other investments and improving housing market sentiment have created a psychological â€˜go' trigger in the minds of property investors, according to BNZ economist Tony Alexander.
28-05-2012 more >>
Rent optimism trumps tax changes to spark investor activity
Property investors have been spurred back into action by stories of rising rents and accommodation shortages and are back in the market, according to the first
10-02-2012 more >>
â€˜No end in sight' to rent rises, tenant bidding wars
More property investors are set to return to Auckland and will eventually branch out to other centres, according to BNZ economist Tony Alexander.
03-02-2012 more >>
Capital gains tax won't move money from housing, claims BNZ economist
BNZ economist Tony Alexander has rejected the argument that a capital gains tax would result in additional money being invested in productive assets.
18-07-2011 more >>

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