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Friday 31st July

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Finish reading my blog here and don't forget to post your comments.

Have a great weekend.
Warm regards
The Landlord

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Bollard holds OCR at 2.5%
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard held the official cash rate at 2.50% as expected and said while economic activity showing signs of stabilising, the high New Zealand dollar was helping to keep the economy "weak." The kiwi tumbled after his statement. View More

Building consents drop in June, due to apartments
New Zealand home-building consents tumbled in June, reflecting a drop-off in apartments from the previous month and the continuance of broadly weak issuance levels. View More

Surge in demand for serviced apartments
Two and three-bedroom serviced apartments in Auckland's Viaduct are doing exceptionally well in the recession, according to David Graham of Quinovic Viaduct. View More

Property indicators on the way up
The New Zealand housing market showed signs of life in June, according to the latest Property Cycle Indicator. View More

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Dean Letfus from Massive Action will be speaking to Nelson PIA and Andrew King, vice president of the NZPIF drops in to Whakatane PIA next Tuesday.

Manawatu PIA host a Trade night for members so be sure to take your business cards along for networking. Be sure to check out the details in our Diary page.

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