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'Negligent' landlord fined $4000 for renting out flat with black mould, plants growing into room
The unit had a constantly dripping shower which forced the tenant to wash at work.
Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially when Precinct goes tree generous.
Ikea, $458m ditched Vero sale, renting and pets: property boss
Three topics put to the boss after a 218% turnaround in half-year result to September 30.
$3.3b landlord says dramatic financial turnaround vindicates Sylvia Park strategy
Chief executive Clive Mackenzie says the results give the company more confidence.
Tenant leaves rental in awful condition - but takes carport, gate and garden shed
Landlord wins $27,000 after tenant left rental in 'damaged and very untidy state'.
'Rejection after rejection': Two families who met at flat viewing secure house with novel approach
The couples with kids decided they weren't going to fight each other to get a place.
Mary Holm: We’ve got $8.5 million in assets – can I afford to retire?
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City hall 'squeeze' on developers; Winton contractor driving piles; half-year results season - Property Insider
'Developers are a good target for a council under financial pressure.' - Steve Evans
Number of denied emergency housing applications rises
Renters United says the figures make 'a mockery' of Govt's claims about emergency housing.
Romans denounce Airbnb’s gladiator experience at the Colosseum
Airbnb is giving people a chance to role-play as gladiators as part of a film promotion.
He bought his first student flat at 18. Now he’s a professional investor
Landlords in the Deep South say if student flats are well run, they don't get trashed.
'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before Christmas
Judge: 'How can you take that money and deceive people who are so desperate?'
New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis
Ten new houses in Whangārei will be offered at 80% of the market rental.
The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in
Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.
'Woke up to armed cop': Du Val founder hits out at police after raid on Remuera home
'Every grubby witness' among the forces lamented in since-deleted post.
Food prices fall in October but milk and butter on the rise
Fruit prices go bananas but vegetable costs plummet.
From 1800 homes to 700: Fletcher downsizes plans for ex-Three Kings quarry
'Not having the accusation of we are building in a hole,' - Steve Evans, Fletcher Living.
Pipe dream gone bad: Fletcher Building's Iplex deal terms cemented
Terms of the agreement announced as sealed today mirror those set on August 30.
'Dodgy': Shock rental listing for flatmate labelled 's**t show'
It might appear a normal listing. But there is a major catch.
'Market is crap' - house builder Classic Group drops staff numbers by 90
'We used to build 300 houses a year but we’re down to 70, 80, maybe 100.' - Cooney
'Later-life luxury': $6m for Auckland retirement village penthouse
'Retirement village market has segmented into wealthy, mid-scale and budget' - Wilkinson
Man evicted from dead parents' home after being declared a squatter
He was allowed to live there if he paid bills and did maintenance - but he didn't.
Kāinga Ora calls in builders, clears Ponsonby tenants from five-year-old units
New paint, balustrades, privacy screens, walkway: New-ish Ponsonby state units upgraded.
Parnell transformation: Before and after $17m Pearson House upgrade
Rabbit warren-like building has had a massive makeover: photos show scale of change.
Property Insider: SkyCity's forest panels illuminated; Mormon temple opening; Metlifecare in Remuera
A tower of this size would be a big ask.
'Disgusting': Toddler hospitalised multiple times due to mouldy rental
Tenancy Tribunal backs her mum, who says her child's health has been permanent affected.
Landlord wins costs from tenant with unapproved dogs
Tenant has been told to pay more than $7500 to her landlord over the unapproved pets.
Man who owns 45 homes on why he isn't lowering rents as interest rates drop
More than 50 people are applying for rentals in Hawke’s Bay when one becomes available.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Viaduct Harbour lease fee increases: Historic rises quantified
What owners of apartments, restaurants, bars and hotels pay to be on waterfront land.
Mood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costs
Plus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.
Price slump: Barfoot & Thompson issues new monthly data on Auckland house sales
Homes are going for less but more of them sold in September than some other months lately.