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Revealed: Three true causes of our 20-year housing boom
Main driver of house prices in the past two decades? Global interest rate drops.
HomeGround wins top Property Council prize
All up, 83 entries were received for the awards, held at Spark Arena.
Government tax U-turn: Long-term landlords get mortgage tax break
"We recognise the big role the build-to-rent sector can play" - Megan Woods.
Covid-recovery law sees 55-level Auckland apartment tower fast-tracked
Block to be one level shorter than The Pacifica.
How listed landlord boosted profit by 9pc
Board and management expect to deliver further earnings, distribution growth.
Ryman abandons $95m plans for new village in Australia
Setbacks, including problems securing consents, resulted in property going on the market.
House values drop below $1 million average: What's going on in your area?
One area bucked the trend: up 40 per cent last year, down only 3.4 per cent now.
Smashed walls and urine-soaked carpet: Tenants ordered to pay $31k
Pair attempted to hide smashed walls, broken doors, and urine-stained carpet.
'Panic attack': Aucklanders shocked by council rates hikes
One single mum says she had a panic attack after seeing her new rates bill.
Landlord harassed tenants with text messages, verbal altercation
Tenants harassed in string of texts and in a verbal altercation with landlord.
Ministers react to ComCom report on building prices scandal
Live stream of watchdog's investigation into the building sector.
'Dented confidence': House value drops the sharpest in 14 years
"Housing affordability remains significantly stretched despite values falling."
Tenants compensated for power used by landlord to build tiny home on site
'Elevated level of swearing' in landlord's texts to tenants over who should cut trees.
Rehearing sought in tenancy dispute over front yard cabin
Woman ordered to move cabin from the lawn of her rented home is challenging the decision.
Shareholder challenges Ryman board, plans FMA complaint
Dispute about what was listed as completed and whether that was true.
Sneak peek: Auckland Airport's $200m retail outlet centre
More than 100 stores will sell fashion, athletic/leisure items and homeware brands.
'Outrageous demands': Property investors come out swinging against grass-roots tenancy advocate group
'Housing in New Zealand is expensive to provide and tax increases have not helped.'
Auckland tenant ordered to remove front yard cabin after housing her child in it
The West Auckland woman had seven people living in her three-bedroom rental.
Tenant claims search for new home caused bald tyre
Tribunal rejects woman's claim she wore out a tyre looking for new rental accommodation.
Rich pickings: NZ's wealthiest man sets new industrial rent record
Experts said Graeme Hart could be booking development margins of up to 20 per cent.
Coromandel retirement village residents face 47% fee rise
Fee rise met with negative feedback.
Top 10 house builders in Canterbury named
Rapid rise of new homes across the region, earthquake rebuild in full swing.
Partying drug-users next door: Fearful tenant used her bed to barricade door
Other tenants used woman's power and partied in a garage attached to her rented sleepout.
Building company collapse: Bride, groom forced to swap dream build for shed
Couple say they believe national brands are not necessarily "safer" for home buyers.
Who wants $55.7m from failed Ormiston housing developer?
All up, 34 creditors claim from business involved in a 122-property project.
Ormiston housing project owes $55.7m: Developer blames vandalism, Covid, building costs
Creditors claim big-time as $85m Onehunga projects await buyers.
Landlord pitched tent under house and refused to leave
Brian Clement believed his rental agreement gave him the right to stay.
Family feud: Son dupes parents in property purchase
The couple took their son to court after learning their home wasn't really theirs.
Auckland area's 41 best new, refurbished buildings
All up, architects won prizes for 41 area projects - the work was seen as outstanding.
New study reveals NZ retirement village numbers and trends
The sector continues to see expansion.
Struggle street: Rents double, swallowing incomes
Support payments based on rent data about six years out of date.
Housing downturn sees retirement village stocks slump
"As silly as it was going high, it's just as silly going low," says RVA president.
Landlord caught calling tenant a 'moaner' ordered to pay compo
Landlord said 'he is on ACC and he is a moaner'.