Dozens of homeowners are asking more than $20k a week in rent for the RWC with at least one website threatening to remove some listings.

The Government hopes it will be able to give thousands of Canterbury property owners in the worst earthquake-hit areas some idea of what the future holds by the middle of next week.

Rises and falls in house prices don't affect everyone, all the time, says registered valuer Glenda Whitehead.

Falling asset worth and expiring leases damaging profits.

Home owners planning to make a quick buck renting their houses during the Rugby World Cup need to be careful - the taxman is watching you.

Mitre 10's move leaves room near Mt Wellington Highway, says Colin Taylor.

Office tenants are in growth mode, writes Colin Taylor.

New commercial property projects worth $29 million have been confirmed for the business district at Auckland Airport.

Some landlords are expected to boot tenants out to cash in on higher-paying renters during the Rugby World Cup.

Auckland house sales slumped 16pc in June, with the average sale price falling 3.6pc from a year ago, says real estate firm Barfoot & Thompson.

Next year thousands of cashed-up rugby-going foreigners will invade NZ shores.But how much will they be prepared to pay for a comfy bed and their own kitchen during the World Cup?