BusinessHaircuts for horsefeed deal costs $500A real estate agent has been found guilty of disgraceful conduct after she did a deal for free haircuts in exchange for allowing a horse to graze on someone else's land without permission.07 Jul 10:23 PM
BusinessKey still frustrated with Reserve BankPrime Minister John Key has expressed further frustration about the Reserve Bank's response to rising house prices.07 Jul 10:21 PM
OpinionDr Deborah Russell: Time to start talking about negative gearingCOMMENT: Just like Australia, New Zealand has rampant property prices, and our tax system allows negative gearing.07 Jul 10:05 PM
Business10 ways to tackle the housing crisisThe <i>Herald</i>'s Home Truths series has highlighted the serious problems that make our housing unaffordable - but also pointed to some solutions.07 Jul 08:49 PM
OpinionComment: Density the only win-win for AucklandCOMMENT: Increasing urban density is the only policy that ensures both current and prospective home owners can win.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateBank calls on Govt to curb immigrationThe Reserve Bank has told the Government to review immigration policy in a bid to stem rising house prices.07 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAged careSummerset sales boomingSummerset Group, expects the opening of a new village in the Auckland this year will keep sales humming.07 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessAn answer to Auckland's housing crisisWelcome to squeezing in and squeezing up on Auckland's northwestern outskirts.07 Jul 05:00 AM
Banking and financeLandlords decry loan crackdown threatTenants and first home buyers will suffer if tougher new invesor lending rules are introduced, says a landlords group. Andrew King06 Jul 11:10 PM
BusinessHistoric Canterbury homestead on the marketA Canterbury homestead with links to European nobility is up for sale.06 Jul 10:00 PM
InvestmentWatch: Herne Bay mansion comes downA vandalised, abandoned $6 million-plus Auckland mansion nicknamed "Circus McGurkus" is coming down.06 Jul 09:15 PM
BusinessSeller rejects $900k bid for tiny houseA historical cottage tucked away in Auckland's CBD failed to sell at auction when the seller rejected a bid because it failed to meet the reserve price.06 Jul 07:16 PM
OpinionLawrence Yule: New powers could boost housingThe Government's announcements are important because, in our view, a National Policy Statement alone is not sufficient.06 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRaybon KanRaybon Kan: Govt using big words as band-aidThe Government is planning to lend $1 billion to councils. For infrastructure.06 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessAgents dispute falling house valuesAverage house values in Masterton and Carterton have fallen in the last three months, despite house values rising around the country 05 Jul 09:28 PM
New ZealandLabour plans big hit on housingLabour will mark its 100th anniversary this week with a hat-trick of announcements on housing.05 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessAverage Auckland house price to hit $1mAuckland's average house price will hit $1 million by next year, and it's investors snapping up the sales.05 Jul 12:00 AM
InvestmentRoom with a view...yours for just $9mAfter a big do-up, owners of this Cheltenham Beach property are asking for 'north of $9m' for a four -bedroom home.04 Jul 07:37 PM
New ZealandWhenuapai ideal candidate: Nick SmithUp to 15,000 houses could be built in Whenuapai with the help of the Government's new infrastructure fund, Housing Minister Nick Smith says.04 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessFamily say Auckland too dear on $120kAfter 18 fruitless months spent trying to find a home with three years of savings and a "pretty decent" income behind them, this family has given up on Auckland.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Business$175k leasehold fight in Supreme CourtA woman who abandoned her leasehold Auckland property and was ordered to pay $175,000 has won the right to go the Supreme Court.04 Jul 04:13 AM
BusinessWould you pay $115 to share this bed?An inner city apartment owner has come up with a creative way to solve Auckland's accommodation crisis but there's a hitch.03 Jul 08:18 PM
BusinessWould you pay over $500k for this home?A prefab-style house in Papakura is for sale with a price tag of more than half a million dollars.03 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessTwo-tiered attack on house hikesThe property of people resisting development could be seized if the land is within certain areas marked for housing development.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBennett eyes pop-up housesA "pop-up" housing park of 100 or so prefabs for temporary use could be established in South Auckland by next autumn.02 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessAgent knew sea views would be blockedCouple who bought house based on stunning sea views were shocked to find their neighbours were building a two-storey unit which would partially block their view.30 Jun 07:56 AM
BusinessAre more agents misleading buyers?The case of a Tauranga real estate agent who didn't tell a couple the house they were buying would soon lose its sea views could be just the tip of the iceberg.30 Jun 07:53 AM
ConstructionResidential consents hit record levelsThe value of all residential buildings based on those consents is $11.4 billion.29 Jun 11:09 PM
InvestmentNZH Focus: What's a sea view worth?Today on NZ Herald Focus - New research has put a dollar amount on exactly how much extra Aucklanders are willing to pay to catch a glimpse of the sea.29 Jun 09:50 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank sets out biggest challengesHousing was listed as an issue in both the monetary policy and financial stability section of the statement.29 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: New chapter opens in the Penlink sagaWith a lot more houses likely to be built on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula over the next 10 years one thing is certain - the already huge congestion will get worse, much worse.29 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDPersonal FinanceData reveals 5.2pc households owe more than they ownA new government data set shows low interest rates have made borrowing more attractive.28 Jun 04:42 AM
BusinessHouse crisis? Bunk with nanaTwo-generation family homes is a new solution to soaring Auckland housing prices.25 Jun 05:00 PM
