Gyles Beckford

The Reserve Bank is proposing property investors nationwide should only be able to borrow from banks if they have a 40 percent deposit.

Surprise moves from Central Banks in New Zealand and Britain have raised expectations of interest rate cuts next month.

The skincare products and treatment company which runs the Caci clinics looks to strengthen and expand ahead of a likely sharemarket listing.

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The government's annual Budget is released this Thursday and expectations have already been largely shaped by a plethora of pre-budget announcements.

The strength of the property market is not just confined to houses, with demand for commercial, industrial, hotel and retail properties at unprecedented levels.

An Auckland-based financial services firm is suggesting non-residents be restricted to buying only new houses. Audio

Business confidence has fallen sharply as financial market turbulence and fears of slower world growth have dented sentiment.

Inflation data has sparked no big surprises with another low figure recorded.

New rules aimed at taking some of the heat out of the Auckland housing market come into force today.