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UK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmare
The family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.
'Significant milestone for many Kiwis': Oceania Healthcare CEO Suzanne Dvorak
The workforce is predominantly female which is reflected in the company's leadership.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
350-home project on track despite developer's other company in liquidation
The Government has no concerns about the development on state land in Ngongotahā.
Government to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motels
Two more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.
Opinion: No room at the inn for homeless Kiwis needing help at Xmas
OPINION: Community providers are increasingly having to turn away applicants.
Housing for hapū: families move into $20m Ōrākei housing development
'Some people can’t remember anyone in their family owning a home.'
Winton Land 'pauses' $750m Wynyard plans, offers buyers refunds
How many people had paid deposits was not stated but pre-sales said to be 'strong'.
Liam Dann: Don’t panic about worse-than-expected recession
OPINION: It was the worst recession since 1991 – but at least it is behind us.
New $20m Hawaiki opens: homes for hapū in Ōrākei
Ngāti Whātua has opened the Ōrākei papa kāinga with 24 new terraced residences. Video / Michael Craig
'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits opposition
He says it's 'no wonder' city has a housing crisis if it's this hard to build three homes.
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
Intimidation, assaults, litter, drugs: Council closes freedom camping site
It is unclear where homeless occupants will go.
Jarden Wealth Weekly: How social investment can transform lives and communities
OPINION: How many Kiwis are spending ages in hospital when they could be at home?
Unconsented building work non-disclosure sees agents fined $18,000
Three Barfoot & Thompson agents pleaded guilty to unsatisfactory conduct in the case.
Florida funder loaned $28.2m to Rotorua housing project
Liquidator expects no loss to customers.
New rule could see your KiwiSaver build the next harbour bridge
The finance industry also wants to make it easier for firms to list on the stock exchange.
Home sweet home: Affordable housing development in Wairoa set for opening
Te Rauā features 30 larger whānau homes and 13-bedroom supported living complex
Pet bonds, no-cause evictions legislation passes
The bill amends the Residential Tenancies Act.
Receivers, liquidator in charge of Rotorua's Mountview Green final stages
Receiver says 22 homes completed, not settled; 20 more in various stages of construction.
$50k apartment NZ's cheapest 2024 sale so far
The $50k apartment might have looked like a steal, but came with a sting.
Opposition to multi-billion dollar Beachlands scheme settled
'Development process can now move forward with the next phase of planning.'
Sixty-six cars to be stacked 20 levels high at new apartment block
Car parks will be sold on a 'first come, first served' basis for $50,000 each.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei commercial asset values drop to $1.47b
CEO: 'A relatively modest decline on paper in the value of our investment portfolio.'
Auckland Trotting Club keeps $10m buyer deposit after $100m Pukekohe sale fails
Jamie Mackinnon: 'It's nice to have but it would have been nicer to have the deal done.'
New Zealand's brand new schools: Are any being built near you?
School planners have focused on NZ's fastest growing suburbs over the next two years.
Editorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewed
OPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.
Popularity of short term mortgage borrowing surges – at a cost
Nearly 90% of new mortgage lending in October was floating or fixed for a year or less.
'I'm living the dream': New homes offer hope for tenants with disabilities
The homes give people with disabilities secure housing, sometimes for the first time.
'Where's my son's $75,000?': Refund plea in Auckland housing scheme
More than 50 buyers are owed money from the planned development.
Housing development plans confirmed for old Wellington church site
A previous development fell through because of rising costs.
Bank of Mum and Dad helping 1 in 3 Kiwis into homes
And what a legal expert says parents need to consider before gifting children money.
NZ house values fall for ninth consecutive month, unsold Auckland stock swells
Market in a holding pattern, not falling to any significant extent but not rising either.