'Dream home' turns to nightmare: Buyers worry after developer tipped into receivership
Receivers issued reassurance saying deposits are held in trust accounts.
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Auckland housing developer in receivership
Vincent Capital called in receivers Calibre Partners who cited a loan as the reason.
Cockroaches and cold showers: Tenants hit out over 'unacceptable' living conditions
The tenancy compliance and investigations team has launched an investigation.
More opportunities for first-home buyers, SBS Bank boss says
SBS Bank has lent money to 850 first-home buyers during the year.
Auckland's large-scale state land to be sold for private ownership
"After 50 or 60 years, these houses are no longer fit for purpose." - Mark Fraser.
Is the rental market finally starting to turn in renters' favour?
Weekly rents are already at record-breaking levels – but they are starting to ease.
Hold-out Auckland sellers swipe listings from market
"Sales prices are definitely starting to fall, but not dramatically" - Peter Thompson.
Building chief welcomes house insulation upgrade delay
All double-glazed aluminium framed windows will have gas pumped inside.
ANZ: Residential construction sector 'deteriorating rapidly'
The ANZ Business Outlook survey shows inflation may be peaking but pressure still intense.
Government spending 'clearly unhelpful' in fighting inflation - Don Brash
Former governor says the RBNZ has a fight on its hands after a big Budget.
No bidders, five auctions cancelled amid Auckland market slowdown
Auctions are now being cancelled if bidders are not registered a day before bidding starts
'Over the top': Ten most valuable state homes worth $30m
Value for money? Critics say there's better uses for $30m worth of state homes.
Who's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?
Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.
Local Focus: Apprentices powering us up
New Kainga Ora development is almost complete as apprenticeship numbers jump.
Court victory could seal 600-home Havelock North subdivision
A developer has had a big win in court over the project.
OCR rise: 'Day of reckoning' coming for borrowers of $160b
Around $160 billion of fixed-rate housing loans come up for review in the next year.
'Recession can't be ruled out': Sluggish retail data points to tough year ahead
New data shows retail had a slow start to year. It will only get tougher, economists say.
First image of how Ikea's Sylvia Park store will look
Sylvia Park was the "standout performer" and Ikea plans to open its first NZ store there.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Budget a taste of what's to come if we don't control inflation
How Budget 2022 is characterised by inflation.
'Neighbour urinated on my fence': Kāinga Ora tenant wins $5k for landlord's inaction
A Kāinga Ora tenant made more than 130 complaints about a noisy, abusive neighbour.
Budget 2022: Property taxes will be gone 'immediately' - Luxon
Christopher Luxon says he would "immediately" axe Labour's tax on landlords.
Live: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders
"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.
Budget 2022: Property hits and misses
Scrapping loan restrictions will help more first home buyers.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Budget experts deliver their verdicts: Missed opportunities and no plan for growth
We asked political insiders from across the spectrum to give us their take.
Tenants cheer Napier council's decision to keep community housing
Advocates celebrate decision to keep community housing.
Budget: The cost of living and what's in it for you
New payments, fuel tax and public transport relief have been extended.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids
Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.
Editorial: What Kiwis will look for in this Budget
EDITORIAL: Budget chance for Govt to help ease pressure on Kiwis, but eye on future too.
Thomas Coughlan: What to look for in Budget 2022
Thomas Coughlan on what the Govt is expected to announce in the biggest Budget in history.
Budget experts: Govt must deliver on cost of living crisis, housing and health
Jonathan Coleman, Sue Bradford and Shane Jones share their wishlists for Budget 2022.
'999-year leases': Locked out land owners' fight against century-old law
A govt error has led to years of heartache. And it's preventing homeless from being housed
'I'll sell your home... from mine': New cloud-based real estate agency launches
"Most agents starting with us will be getting a pay rise" - Stephens