Housing
Shower Thoughts: Why are there so many ways to sell a house?
There are deadline sales, tenders, by negotiation, offers over or price plus, and of course auctions. Veteran real estate agent Andy Stewart takes Emile Donovan through the strengths and weaknesses. Audio
Thousands apply to Tenancy Tribunal every year
Thousands of people apply to the Tenancy Tribunal every year to have it sort disputes between landlords and tenants. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Government accused of undermining project it's fast-tracked
More than 8000 new homes are set to be fast-tracked on the outskirts of Wellington, but the region's public transport plan is up in the air. Audio
Fire in Auckland apartment block suspicious - police
A fire at a Kāinga Ora apartment block in Auckland, which left dozens of flats without power and water, is now being treated as suspicious.
Remuera build-to-rent development set to begin
Construction on Simplicity Living's new development next to Ellerslie Racecourse will begin next month.
Government to review fire safety provisions in Building Code
The full review - the first in over a decade - comes 18 months after five people died in a blaze at Wellington's Loafers Lodge. Audio
Nearly 40 boarding houses assessed after loafers lodge fire
The government says 37 boarding houses across the country have been assessed since last year's tragic fire at Loafers Lodge and fire safety recommendations have been completed. Building and… Audio
'Catastrophe in the making?': Fast-tracked housing on flood-prone land sparks concern
An Auckland councillor and a Massey University professor say fast-tracking of a major development on a floodplain could put future residents in harm's way. Audio
Insurance bills have 'increased horrendously', expert says
House insurance in particular has soared by 97 percent in the past decade, Consumer NZ says. Audio
House sales edge up but buyers still cautious
House sales are edging upwards, but a market boom is unlikely to happen soon, with buyers still cautious of the poor economic conditions.
Tourist operators want emergency motel accommodation shut down
The emergency motels in Rotorua are associated with anti-social behaviour and harm local tourism, Hotel Council's James Doolan says. Audio
Creating beautiful spaces, no matter the place or budget
Landscape designer Michael Mansvelt says opulent home designs don't have to be expensive - it's about being brave to have fun and sticking to your values. Audio
Five years for 'wiped out' first-home buyers to get back on track
There is a long grind still ahead for those affected by the market downturn.
Deep pockets needed for water reform
South Wairarapa and Carterton households could be faced with an average water bill of $7000 by 2035 if Wairarapa councils go solo for transformational water reform.
Wheelchair user waiting three years for accessible home
Shane Emeny says he is making the most of his situation, but "you can't have your life on hold". Audio
Advocacy service descibes disability housing as 'dire'
"Dire" is how one advocacy service describes the disability housing situation. Disability Connect helps people with disabilities, and their families, find the services and support they need. It's… Audio
Man still waiting for wheel chair friendly state house
A man paralysed after a fall, who has been in emergency housing for three years, waiting for a wheel chair friendly state house, is still waiting for a property to be modified. The New Plymouth man… Audio
How much are real estate salespeople really earning?
New data sheds light on how the soft housing market is affecting commissions.
Rents, rates and insurance climb despite inflation falling
Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in years - but rents, rates and insurance costs all continue to climb. Matt Ball from the Property Investors Federation spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ghost homes a 'hard problem to solve' - mayor
The number of empty homes are on the rise despite the housing shortage.
