InvestmentBusiness Debate: Should we shut the door on foreign property buyers?Two contributors share their views on the issue. And you decide the winner.29 Jan 08:13 PM
InvestmentLawyers and realtors attack proposed ban on foreign investmentIn their submissions on the OIO bill, lawyers and realtors decried the proposed change.29 Jan 06:40 PM
InvestmentGovt presses on with plan to shut door on foreign home buyersKiwis are split, with some supporting the move and others strongly opposing it.24 Jan 09:53 PM
New ZealandRental squeeze: $4000 a month on motelThe rental shortage has forced one family to fork out $4000 a month staying in a motel.24 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionWatch: Nine-level units by Takapuna home to create 's***hole'Takapuna homeowner complains of nine-level apartment block.23 Jan 04:06 AM
New ZealandCouple denied home because they weren't 'Asian or Chinese'A Kiwi couple were denied a rental property on the basis they weren't Asian and are unwed.22 Jan 04:00 PM
Business100 complaints over Wellington rental pricesAn invitation to "expose" dodgy landlords has led to a flood of official complaints.22 Jan 04:00 PM
InvestmentNZ's least affordable city shockerNew Zealand's most unaffordable city is not Auckland, according to a new study.21 Jan 04:00 PM
InvestmentHarcourts' Preet & Co trust account case headed for tribunalThe case involves former agent Gurpreet or Preet Grewal.18 Jan 10:59 PM
InvestmentCreditor moves on Harcourts' businessesCreditor has experts appointed to Harcourts business17 Jan 10:10 PM
BusinessNZ median house price up $30,000 for DecemberNew Zealand house prices rose 5.8 per cent in the previous 12 months.17 Jan 08:05 PM
Construction'Like prison cells': Nimbys lay into Housing NZ's emergency homes for poorHousing NZ has called on those criticising the project to suspend judgment.17 Jan 01:13 AM
InvestmentHouse auction figures plummetWellington numbers went down by 40 per cent, while Auckland dropped by nearly a third16 Jan 05:52 PM
OpinionBindi Norwell: Healthy homes yes - but who pays?Many landlords will either increase the rent or sell property.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandAgent who sold P-house previously pinged by REAAUnsuspecting family who bought a P-contaminated house sought $146,429 in compensation.09 Jan 07:09 AM
PropertyTenants paying more as rental prices soarWhanganui's median rental has risen to $320 per week.26 Dec 10:00 PM
InvestmentRents up as house stock fallsTenants paying more as the number of available houses fall.18 Dec 08:01 PM
Construction$2b town centre, 2500 residences planned for DruryNew $2b-plus town centre is planned on southern inner reaches of Manukau Harbour.16 Dec 10:36 PM
InvestmentHouse sales hit 6-year record with November reboundThe number of properties traded last month rose almost 18 per cent.12 Dec 08:05 PM
InvestmentRevealed: new owner of top-priced houseMystery buyer of $28.8m mansion revealed.08 Dec 04:00 PM
InvestmentYacht Squadron faces huge rent increase for WesthavenThe squadron pays about $60,000 a year to lease waterfront property.07 Dec 07:08 PM
InvestmentClement: Why landlords cop the blame unfairlyCOMMENT: The average landlord owns 1.3 properties and isn't a rich-lister.03 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandMouldy North Shore home $420 a week to rentThe North Shore home was described by a horrified local landlord as a "hovel". The letting agent said the house was not in good condition but was close to the beach.02 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandMould, peeling paint: Would you pay $420pw for this home?The property's agent said the house wasn't in good condition - but it was near the beach.02 Dec 09:14 PM
InvestmentFrom $35,000 debt to $1.5m property business in a yearA Hamilton couple went from being $35k in debt to owning a $1.53m portfolio in a year.02 Dec 05:06 AM
InvestmentFour reasons Chinese house buyers love NZChinese property website has listed why NZ is sought-after for Chinese investors.30 Nov 06:03 PM
ConstructionAuckland housing consents up, apartments downBuilding consent data is out.29 Nov 09:33 PM
InvestmentHousing market to continue to cool: FitchFitch predicts 'cooling' NZ housing market.29 Nov 07:54 PM
PropertyLocal Focus: Tokoroa resident desperate to find a home"I just want a second chance!" Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Nov 05:57 AM
InvestmentLoan-to-value ratios have done their job: valuerThe restrictions have taken heat out of the market.29 Nov 03:17 AM
InvestmentRents to rise as 'perfect storm' hits marketChristchurch tenants face rent rises of up to 26.8 per cent.29 Nov 03:08 AM
BDBDBusinessInvestore profit triples on back of rental income boostNet profit was $11.6 million in the six months ended September 30.21 Nov 08:59 PM
