New ZealandYoung family living in 'undrained swamp' home"The property is an undrained swamp, unhealthy ... and unworthy of the $520 weekly rent."27 Aug 05:00 AM
InvestmentFears that tenancy law overhaul could 'protect bad tenants'New Zealand's 1 million-plus tenants will be no better off, property investor says.26 Aug 11:33 PM
ConstructionAlexandra Park apartments hit by 'stop work' noticeAuckland Council demanded urgent action and issued a "stop work" notice.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Construction800 new south Auckland residences plannedMore than half of the properties will be in the affordable price range.17 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandState-house Airbnb 'taking the mickey out of Housing NZ'Sub-letting a Housing NZ rental property is not permitted and this includes Airbnb.16 Aug 06:59 AM
InvestmentAuckland house price slide continues as rest of nation roarsHouse prices across the nation are up, but Auckland continues to slide.14 Aug 09:00 PM
Aged careSummerset chief extols benefits of expansion into AustraliaSummerset posted a half-year profit of $82 million.14 Aug 12:36 AM
New ZealandProperty manager pulls ads after outraging rentersCompany removes ads that suggested landlords should squeeze their tenants for money.13 Aug 04:45 AM
InvestmentElderly residents must rent as leaky apartment vacated for repairsResidents are concerned about how long the repairs are likely to take.13 Aug 01:28 AM
New ZealandRental woes: Pole dancing tenant labelled 'bad character'Landlord: "I don't know if we want someone of that sort of character."08 Aug 07:11 AM
Business'KFC test' another reason for regulation - REINZLandlords demanding copies of prospective tenants' bank statements called "unethical".08 Aug 02:59 AM
BusinessTenants face 'KFC test' as landlords demand to see bank recordsDemanding bank statements described as "gross invasion of privacy" and "unethical".07 Aug 05:00 PM
InvestmentKiwiBuild chances questioned after construction sector meltdownA National spokesman has attacked KiwiBuild plans.07 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandGo easy on AirBnB, chamber of commerce saysCost of running AirBnB properties bigger than council figures indicate, providers say.05 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandAirbnb owners can rake in $80k a yearThe council says there are 800 Auckland homes being rented out more than half of the year.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirbnb shock: Homeowners stung with huge rates risesAirbnb and Bookabach owners get rates rises of up to 225 per cent as bed tax bites. Watch02 Aug 07:18 PM
New ZealandAirbnb shock: Homeowners stung with huge rates risesUp to 3800 Airbnb owners in Auckland expected to be hit by new bed tax.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHuge rise in New Zealanders being housed in motelsThere are now nearly 9000 people around NZ waiting for a state house.02 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandGovt defends tenancy service after just nine landlords penalisedJust nine landlords have been penalised by a new agency despite 900 complaints.01 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland family of six sharing double bedA family of six in South Auckland told Variety they were all sharing a double bed.23 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland renter talks about how hard it is to find a propertyAuckland renter Judy Ang talks about how hard it is to find a property and why she is just going with an agreement with the landlord.Watch22 Jul 02:46 AM
ConstructionAuckland apartment boom set to run out of steam: ReportThe apartment boom is still delivering big numbers, but this isn't guaranteed to last.15 Jul 11:14 PM
InvestmentRevealed: Thousands of new state homes planned for land near airportThe Government is expected to reveal plans for new state homes in Mangere.12 Jul 05:00 PM
InvestmentHouse prices drop $67K in NZ's least affordable regionHouse prices in the Queenstown area have taken a dive.10 Jul 09:11 PM
BusinessHow a young couple escaped paying $600/wk rentA young Aussie couple have decided to escape their expensive rent in a van.07 Jul 09:11 PM
InvestmentEarn $180K and qualify for 'affordable' KiwiBuild homeKiwibuild has announced that couples earning up to $180,000 will be allowed to apply.03 Jul 10:17 PM
InvestmentWinter bite: NZ house values downWinter is taking its toll on New Zealand house values.03 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeWe should not push the homeless into the shadowsAs with any growing city, new issues emerge. Leaders are grappling with these challenges.27 Jun 04:17 PM
InvestmentASB analysis suggests up to 1 in 5 properties sold to non-citizensBank says the true number of non-citizen buyers is in the 11-21 per cent range.25 Jun 10:50 PM
InvestmentRuling lets real estate agent out of dog-boxAn estate agent faced a legal battle after selling an anti-pet apartment to a dog owner.25 Jun 06:50 PM
InvestmentHealth risk: Environment Court bans toilets at Puhoi propertyThe court has stepped in over concerns the toilets could pose a health risk.24 Jun 10:36 PM
InvestmentAuckland palm business owes creditors $392K, only has $2K in assetsThe initial liquidation report shows creditors are likely to be left out of pocket.24 Jun 08:12 PM
InvestmentAuckland getting 23,600 new residences on state-owned land11,000 will be new state houses and the rest will be affordable and free-market places.24 Jun 05:30 AM
