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'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k

'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'

Market slump: House prices fall for fifth month in a row, are interest rate cuts imminent?

Market talk suggest interest rates will soon come down. But will it drive up house prices?

Middlebrook Rd tagged for proposed social housing subdivision

Construction is currently under way at the site to develop an access road.

New home consents fall to levels last seen five years ago

Consents for building new homes were down 24% annually.

Māori women at risk of abuse caused by poor housing and poverty

A new report links sexual and family violence to poor housing and poverty.

Landlord ordered to pay tenant $30k

Renting an old property out cheaply doesn't excuse landlords from ensuring it's habitable.

Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred

'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'

ANZ reverses house price forecast, expects 1% fall

Three aspects of house prices and interest rates have been revised in new research.

Mortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates again

The bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.

Abuse in Care report and could Darleen Tana be forced out? | Focus Morning Bulletin July 24, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a big day for survivors of abuse in this country and Greens looking at whether to force Darleen Tana out. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland landlord's sub-letting scheme ends with $14,000 fine, banning order

Auckland landlord was advised to get her act together but chose not to, tribunal says.

Praise for Joe Biden and Health NZ's big spending spree | Focus Morning Bulletin July 23, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Kamala Harris' first public appearance since Joe Biden quit the presidential race and Health NZ overspending by millions each month.

Do you really get a bargain on a mortgagee sale?

More than 20,000 home loans were 'past due' but how many are actually for sale?

Short-term rentals have limited effect on house prices in major cities

Population growth has more effect on local rent and house prices, Airbnb survey shows.

Wellington council spends $593m to fulfil housing deal with Helen Clark Govt

About 3000 people live in social housing owned by Wellington City Council.

Westpac touts potential of shared home ownership schemes, but will it actually take on more risk?

Community housing providers accuse banks of being too risk averse.