Business'It's hard to live in Auckland'A Trade Me listing to rent the bottom tier of a bunk-bed in a prime Auckland location has been removed.12 Feb 06:36 AM
BusinessProperty developer ordered to pay $120kThe lawyer for a Chinese property developer who was ordered to pay almost $120,000 repair costs to the house she abandoned says the amount is "excessive".11 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessThe best place in NZ to own a rentalLooking at buying a rental property? According to realestate.co.nz there's some attractive investment opportunities in some unlikely areas.11 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessRental squeeze: Bottom bunk for leaseA bed in a prime Auckland location is going for cheap on Trade Me, the only catch is you'll have to sleep under a Japanese woman.11 Feb 03:28 AM
BusinessRental squeeze: The prices being paidAuckland rents are surging - further bad news for young professionals locked out of the housing market.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We just don't want to live with you'A group of transgender flatmates living in Wellington has defended their Trade Me listing for wanting "no heterosexuals" in their advertisement.25 Jan 08:18 PM
InvestmentLeading questions: Roger MacDonaldRoger MacDonald, the new chief executive of Auckland Council's Panuku Development Auckland, gives his take on the year ahead.18 Jan 09:00 PM
EconomyAuckland home affordability improves (marginally)Auckland housing affordability has improved slightly - but the city is now 59 per cent less affordable than the rest of New Zealand.11 Jan 10:25 PM
BusinessRenting becoming more commonNew data shows renting has become more common nationwide even though most households are still owner-occupied.11 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessYoung landlord's 11 rentals in 5 yearsGary Lin says he started buying houses only so he could play World of Warcraft on his computer all day every day.08 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessRent hikes likely as demand leapsInflux of tenants moving into the city for work or study is expected to cause more stress in Auckland's rental market.06 Jan 10:00 AM
InvestmentWhat might push up rentsInterest rates might be sinking but council rates are rising and that could drive rents up.16 Dec 06:02 AM
Investment$500 a week: Auckland's rent blowHousing's perfect storm as cost of renting a typical home in Auckland hits new high.15 Dec 07:55 PM
BusinessMary Holm: A mortgage-rental dilemmaA young couple wonder if they should reduce their loan or invest in property.11 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessGovt unveils plans for 508 unitsPensioners, disabled people and low-income families will benefit from a surprise Government decision to fund 508 social housing units in Auckland.07 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessGovt to fund more social housing unitsThe Government has agreed to fund an extra 508 social housing units in Auckland in a surprise boost to previously announced policies.07 Dec 02:45 AM
EconomyAuckland property market slowsAuckland's property market showed signs of slowing last month, with a 7.7 per cent fall in sales and new listings dropping by a similar amount.02 Dec 09:15 PM
InvestmentRents set to break $500-a-week barrierAuckland tenants could be in for a New Year shock.18 Nov 08:40 PM
BusinessOptions mooted for property managersThree options have emerged as the property management sector discusses how to set standards and ethics for the powerful but unregulated managers.09 Nov 04:00 PM
EconomyAuckland property market losing its heatAuckland's biggest real estate agency says median house prices dropped 1.3 per cent last month and its chief also acknowledged auction clearance rates had "slowed".03 Nov 09:55 PM
BusinessHousing NZ Mt Albert scheme progress under fireMt Albert residents are questioning the speed of Housing New Zealand's plans for its Asquith Ave site.02 Nov 04:00 PM
TourismHow many kiwis work while on holiday?As the long weekend approaches, our thoughts turn to having a break away from work - but many of us will carry on with the job while we're away.23 Oct 01:01 AM
InvestmentAuckland rents up $2000 in a yearAuckland residential rents have risen by an average of $2000 over the last year - a 9 per cent hike.21 Oct 09:15 PM
BusinessPositive feedback for mega landlordRon Goodwin - who advised fellow landlords not "to be too kind" to tenants says he has been praised for his views.19 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessHouse prices: Big auction pay days overMore than half of Auckland residential properties at three big auctions failed to sell on the day meaning sellers are being advised to be "realistic" on pricing.13 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessFirm for landlords with a conscienceSocial service agencies are setting up an "ethical" property management company for landlords with a conscience.12 Oct 09:42 PM
EconomyWhat is the Auckland 'halo' effect?NZ house prices have hit a new record high but why?11 Oct 10:30 PM
Business$18m landlord: Don't be too kindLandlords back Auckland investor who has 37 properties and says tenants take advantage of him.11 Oct 10:14 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: How to pull your landlord into lineHeather du Plessis-Allan writes that the government is unlikely to do something about dodgy landlords.10 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyProperty prices up after 3-month chillAuckland property market rebounds, with average prices jumping from $821,079 in August to $836,275 last month.05 Oct 09:10 PM
EconomyAre Chinese cooling on NZ property?Moves to take the heat out of the Auckland housing market appear to be having an effect.30 Sep 09:40 PM
EconomyAuckland home affordability improvesFalling interest rates and static prices is making Auckland housing more affordable, say Massey University lecturers.28 Sep 09:10 PM
OpinionAnne GibsonFive reasons Auckland's property market has changedEvidence of a cooling in the Auckland property market is growing - but there's plenty of reasons to think there may be life left in the boom yet.22 Sep 11:40 PM
EconomyHas property market finally peaked?Auction clearance rates have dropped and attendance rates are down as soaring prices flatten out.22 Sep 05:00 PM
