'Nothing to do with us' - Vector hits back at Du Val apartment power failure claims
'Another fridge and freezer full of food to chuck out and replace.' - apartment resident
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'Unliveable': UK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmare
The family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.
Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change
'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly
'Might kill someone': Landlord wants 'dangerous' protected tree, 150, removed
The council says the tree is monitored and maintained, and is not 'an urgent safety risk'.
Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals
'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.
McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.
'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket
'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key
Difficult tenant warned she may not get name suppression again
A tenant abused her landlords and attacked their marriage.
Rental inspections – what does a tenant really have to do?
Does a bit of burnt pastry at the bottom of the oven matter? What if the lawns need a mow?
'It's scary out there' - tenants say rent prices too high
At the end of last year, rents were increasing at a rate of more than 7% a year.
Family awarded just over $18,000 in a Tenancy Tribunal decision
A family have been awarded just over $18,000 in a Tenancy Tribunal decision after their landlords failed to maintain their rental property.
Fourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairs
An owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.
Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'
War between landlord and tenant escalates to power, water being cut
The dispute began over a sign the tenant had posted on her fence.
Chris Smith: The solution to our broken home-buying model
OPINION: The banking system is working for shareholders and against consumers.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Where is it cheaper to own than rent in NZ?
In areas such as Wairoa, Kawerau, Ruapehu, and Tararua its cheaper to buy than rent.
Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor
Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.
Du Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businesses
Two advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.
'Unfair' sky high rents hit pensioners hard
Some pensioners are forced to spend almost all of their money on rent.
'We can't sleep': Couple fear for future, loan on Du Val unit axed
Meanwhile, a decision on media access to court and receivership files has been reserved.
Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
Now Du Val investors and creditors want their money.
Darcy Ungaro: Is this the right time to buy a house?
OPINION: Renting looks a better deal than buying for now – but not for long.
Exploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disaster
Iplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.
Opinion: There's more to solving the housing crisis than upping supply
OPINION: A closer look at the web of factors that influence house prices and rents.
'Suspended' - building work on NZ's tallest apartment tower
Dispute between China Construction and developer Shundi Customs: Work suspended.
'Insult to injury:' Corrections evicts veteran prison officer over unclean house
Sharon Irwin claims it's retribution for suing her employer after an inmate broke her arm.
Letters: Marae investment will prove its worth
Readers have their say on marae investment, food safety and residential cabins.
Tenants kept awake by cockroaches ‘scuttling across ceiling’ awarded $12k
The residents were paying $1300 per week to live in the house.
Food price data: Cost of eating out spikes but fruit, vegetables and meat still falling
New Selected Price Index offers insight into how inflation is tracking.
Property Insider: Fletcher Construction ‘restructures’ teams, Williams Corporation boss on investor returns
'Investors with us for years, they get paid quarterly. We’ve never missed a payment.'
'Surprise, intrigue' at three-home building which appears as one
Could this be a new prototype for terraced housing on medium-density Auckland sites?
Retirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m village
Building to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.