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Where Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024

Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.

Uncertainty looms over ‘landmark’ Wellington development

The developer says the project is 'active', but the city council says it's 'on hold'.

Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m

Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.

BNZ cuts home loan fixed rates

BNZ makes triple rates cut after competitors did the same.

'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up bill

Owners of 2-bedroom places get three choices: $350,000, $643,000 or $800,000 fix-up bill.

QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?

We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.

'Subterfuge': Man awarded $60k after devices taken from desk during orchestrated meeting

Tribunal: It was 'manifestly unfair' and an 'unreasonable intrusion' into his affairs.

Wellington developer snaps up derelict Reading Cinema complex

The building has sat empty since 2019 and has been the subject of controversy.

First look inside Wellington’s new $2m penthouse apartments

The developer behind the high-rise hopes to revive the city's entertainment strip.

Delay looms for FMA case against Du Vul founders unable to secure lawyer

FMA action could be stalled by lack of lawyer but PwC action will proceed as planned.

Property Insider: ‘Smelly, noisy, rickety’ claim at Vic Park; Precinct plans notified

The courtyard was an underutilised space where homeless people went: landlord

Premiums under pressure: Is this the biggest question climate change poses for insurance?

Climate impacts are beginning to put pressure on many Kiwis' insurance. What should NZ do?

'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success

Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.

Du Val collapse: Properties owned by failed developer listed for sale online

Eleven-thousand square metres of land around Auckland is up for sale.

Corner property in central Whangārei generates $170k from six leases

The Bank and Vine St corner property retuns more than $170,000 a year from its six leases.

Viaduct Harbour lease fee increases: Historic rises quantified

What owners of apartments, restaurants, bars and hotels pay to be on waterfront land.