Housing
First-home buyers struggle with KiwiSaver falls
Experts weigh in on what to do if you're affected as share markets fall.
Home buyers playing it safe in ongoing soft market
Residential property values have changed little over the first quarter of the year.
How to build houses with dementia in mind
Dementia affects tens of thousands of New Zealanders and often means they have to leave their homes and move into residential care. Audio
Households urged to check bathroom heaters after recall
Households are being asked to check their bathroom heaters to ensure they're not using a recalled model, due to its potential fire hazard. MBIE spokesperson Ian Caplin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Property investors' group applauds new granny flat policy
The planned law change will allow home owners to build granny flats up to 70 square metres without the need for a building consent.
Couple out of pocket after builder ran three years over schedule
Deborah and Basil Richards were stuck with a $130,000 contractors' bill, despite having already paid the builder in advance.
Govt to allow bigger granny flats to be built without consents
It's part of changes to be introduced to make it easier for people to build standalone dwellings on their properties.
Third of emergency housing applications being rejected by MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is declining more than 90 emergency housing applications a month because people have "caused or contributed to their immediate need". Audio
People turned away from emergency housing due to govt's new criteria
The government's new criteria for emergency housing is seeing more than 90 people a month turned away, because they've caused or contributed to their current situation. Katie Todd has the details. Audio
The tenancies that have lasted 20 years
One Wellington woman knew her tenancy was unusual, but she didn't realise just how much.
MP says another 500 jobs to go as Kāinga Ora roles 'reset' looms
Staff at Kāinga Ora face restructuring, with a Green MP claiming another 500 jobs are set to go and staff are worried front line housing services will suffer.
The housing market has turned around - but is that a good thing?
CoreLogic is predicting prices are likely to rise this year by about 5 percent.
'One or two people of these people ... may well be dead before winter ends.'
New Plymouth District Council votes to approve funding for new homeless shelter
Will a dressing-room add value to your property?
In the UK, converting a bedroom could add more than $90,000, but will you get a return on your investment here?
Data shows 'some hope' for property investors, though buyers still cautious
Given the economic uncertainty, realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams said it was understandable many Kiwis would hold off. Audio
House sales up 3.4 percent in February on previous year
Despite growing optimism, realestate.co.nz's latest data shows the housing market is still cautious - but there are signs of growth. Realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams spoke to Corin Dann.
…Bank offers retirees loan to buy into village without selling house first
The offer for those waiting for a more favourable housing market comes at a price.
Cash isn't king - Why stuffing your dollars may backfire
"Cash stuffing" can be a major headache when it comes to applying for a home loan, mortgage advisers say.
Disabled man faces fourth summer in 'sweat box' motel while state house sits empty
A state house offered to a disabled New Plymouth man over a year ago is still sitting empty and only now has building consent for modification work been granted.
State house offered to man with disability still empty
Shane Emeny who is paralysed has been stuck in emergency housing for four years waiting for a house to become available. But even though one did a year ago, it still has to be modified to suit his… Audio
