Housing
House prices stall towards end of 2023
But some markets are still doing better than others, a QV report shows.
Levelling out of housing market expected
The real estate industry is expecting the market to level out this year, with just a small increase expected in house prices.
The latest QV House Price Index shows the average value increased across… Audio
Tenant finds neighbour hiding in ceiling cavity
He installed a camera after a washing machine delivered to his home was stolen, but his problems were just beginning.
How an Auckland mother landed up living in a tent with two kids
Their landlord refuses to help after their home was red stickered because his contractors dug up a retaining wall for his development.
Kāinga Ora's half-billion-dollar state home renovation programme
Hundreds of public homes, some dating back to the first wave of state housing, are being renovated at record numbers.
Increase to cost of building new homes at seven-year low
New figures show the growth in residential construction costs has fallen to its lowest level since 2016.
Surge in house prices for some regions
The post-election real estate upturn seems to have lost traction, with the number of newly listed properties hitting a record low.
Some regions, however, are bucking the tend with a surge in listings… Audio
Property listings hit record low
One website has recorded its lowest monthly figure in 16 years, but some regions are still bucking the trend.
Lodge owner who owes $1m rent ordered off church land
Parnell City Lodge owner Peter Van De Wiel, 78, vows to stay despite court order telling him to pay up and leave the property.
'Tenants who have pets often stay' - greyhound rehomers
A proposed 'pet bond' could help counteract the hesitation tenants feel when deciding to introduce a furry friend into their family, says a greyhound rehoming agency.
Potential buyer for scheme overseeing 150 flats for retiree residents
Auckland Council's property arm is in negotiations with a potential buyer for a scheme overseeing 150 flats designated for retiree residents.
The year the Australian dream died
For current generations the housing dreams proffered to their parents are out of reach. At the age of 31, Justin Dowswell never imagined he'd be living in a shared room in his childhood home.
Should renters be told about property risks?
An impending law change means councils must disclose natural hazard risks to prospective home buyers - but what about tenants?.
Family on housing register for seven years finally get a house
A disabled Christchurch man and his family have received some Christmas cheer after finding themselves in a desperate housing situation.
Cyclone Gabrielle: First two homeowners accept buyout offers
One agreement will be settled this week, and the other early in the new year, Hastings District Council says.
Government's Kāinga Ora rhetoric may be 'trying to manufacture a crisis' - Chris Hipkins
Labour's leader Chris Hipkins says Kāinga Ora is an efficient house builder and he suspects the government is trying to "manufacture a crisis" and stop the house building programme.
Confidence growing about house price rise
Households believe the market has reached a turning point, ASB's latest housing confidence survey suggests.
'Concerning' advice behind Kāinga Ora review - Bishop
"We want to get to the bottom of what is happening," National's Chris Bishop says about the social housing landlord. Audio
Community Housing Aotearoa on Kāinga Ora review
Housing Minister Chris Bishop is putting Kāinga Ora, under the microscope with rapidly growing debt of more than $12 billion.
He says he's also received worrying and commercially sensitive advice… Audio
Housing Minister Chris Bishop launches independent review of Kāinga Ora
The Housing Minister is launching an independent review of Kāinga Ora, citing his concerns about growing debt which has reached $12.3 billion.
Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English will lead the… Audio
