Housing
Rents could increase throughout this year - Trade Me
Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index shows the national median weekly rent surged to $630 last month - a 0.8 percent increase on December.
Housing shortage hurting businesses, limiting economic growth - survey
Fiordland businesses are calling for urgent action to address a critical housing shortage they say is limiting the region's economy.
Dunedin flat initiations: From daft to dangerous
Hazing rituals ranging from being pelted with eggs, given creative buzzcuts and vomiting on each other are a Dunedin tradition dating back decades. Audio
House sales off to a sluggish start, but 'gradual upturn' in sight
Data from property research firm CoreLogic showed sales volume was only 2 percent higher than the same month last year.
Property buyers losing deposits after signing on uninsurable houses
The Law Society is warning some property buyers are losing their deposits after unknowingly entering agreements on flood-damaged houses. Audio
8% of Homeowners haven't renewed insurance - Consumer NZ
Peace of mind just got a whole lot more expensive, causing some home owners to give up on their insurance all together. The cost of house insurance has almost doubled over the past 10 years, while… Video, Audio
Leaked: Govt to facilitate overseas build-to-rent investors
A leaked draft Cabinet paper shows the Government is looking into allowing more overseas investment for build-to-rent housing.
The coalition has already said it will amend the Overseas Investment Act… Audio
More overseas money for build-to-rent homes being mulled, leaked Cabinet paper shows
The coalition has already said it will take policy decisions to amend the Overseas Investment Act in its first 100 days.
The investment fund aiming to fix the housing crisis
A $90 million housing fund promises to tackle the Bay of Plenty's housing crisis
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Some home owners let insurance policies lapse in face of high cost
More than two-thirds of respondents in a survey are concerned about the cost of house insurance.
Tauranga charities facing rent increases up to 253%
A group of Tauranga charities are facing rent increases of up to 253% and say they can't continue if the price hikes come into effect. They've been making submissions to their landlord, the council… Video, Audio
Port Hills fire: Homes left without power
Returning to the large fire on Christchurch's Port Hills, Homes have been left without power as a result of the blaze. Orion New Zealand general manager Steve McDonald speaks to Jimmy Ellingham… Video, Audio
Mortgage 'immediately unaffordable': Couple lose home
The loan was approved, but they almost immediately fell into arrears and spent two years struggling.
Kawerau average house prices skyrocket: 'Laughing all the way to the bank'
A small Bay of Plenty town has stood out in recent real estate statistics, with house prices there skyrocketing.
Average price of homes in Bay of Plenty town sky rocketing
A small Bay of Plenty town has stood out in recent real estate statistics, with house prices there skyrocketing. The latest QV House Price Index says the average home in the Bay of Plenty town of… Audio
House prices in most regions double in decade new data shows
New property data shows houses in most regions have doubled in price in the last decade.
The steady incline is clear despite the fall in value last year.
Kawerau has topped the table for five years… Audio
Bluecliffs erosion: Waiau bar to be opened
An attempt will be made to open the Waiau River mouth to the sea to direct flow away from the properties this week.
Showers and washing machines for homeless open in Porirua
The mayor of Porirua says being clean is a human right, as a new shower and washing machine service for homeless people in the city opens. Orange Sky Aotearoa is expanding its service into Porirua… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay families battle uncertainty, emotional toll
On the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, thousands of people will wake up in marae, at friends' houses, in campervans and cabins. But not at home.
Tax changes needed to boost build-to-rent sector - Kiwi Property
The commercial property developer is urging the government to make tax and investment rule changes to boost build-to-rent developments and help with the shortage of affordable housing.
