New ZealandLimit to rent hikes in Christchurch suggestedLimiting increases in rents in Christchurch would stop residents being hit by profiteering landlords, Labour deputy leader Annette King suggested today. 10 Mar 05:49 AM
New ZealandRent shock predicted as shortage gets worseAuckland faces a rent shock as the Christchurch earthquake diaspora, rising insurance premiums and the loss of a landlords' tax break all affect demand.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandScammers cash in on rental shortageScammers are targeting people desperate to find new homes in Auckland's rental property shortage.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Landlords play hardball with fleeing tenantsSome Christchurch renters fleeing the shaken city are getting little charity from landlords, who are trying to keep them locked into contracts.27 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessHomeowners cash in on rugbyBillboards showing homeowners exactly how they can make big bucks during the Rugby World Cup are attracting some of Auckland's best properties.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRent crisis hits new highAuckland's rental crisis is worsening, with prices rising 7 per cent in a year and desperate tenants going to extreme measures including offering to pay six months' rent in advance.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi flat-hunters falling prey to foreign scammersFlat-hunters and those wanting a flatmate have been conned by scammers who lure their victims into sending money overseas.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRental madness: Prices to keep soaringRental prices have risen in many areas of Auckland over the past year with a real estate agency expecting another surge because of a shortage.08 Feb 04:30 PM
PropertyTerm deposits most popular NZ investment choice, surveyJust 6 per cent of investors think shares offer the best rate of return, while rental property is still a popular investment, according to a survey by ASB.06 Feb 08:00 PM
InvestmentRental market madnessDemand for rental property in Auckland is at crisis point, with some houses now attracting as many as 200 would-be tenants. 06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBidding wars as rentals in crisisThe Kiwi dream of owning a home is long gone for many, and now the chances of a decent rental are fading.22 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyQV: Property values slide in OctoberProperty values continued their 'gradual decline' during October, and are now 5.5 per cent below the market peak of late 2007. QV's latest property value index shows values have been falling since March.08 Nov 12:05 AM
