Extra 57,600 people needed in building sector - study
This study coincides with PM Jacinda Ardern's big push for vocational training.
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OneRoof State of the Market - February 2019
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'An accident waiting to happen': Accountants plead for CGT delay
Accountants say capital gains tax should be delayed until after next year's election.
Expert questions 100,000 new home Auckland estimate
A new report estimates 100,000 homes can be built on existing Auckland sites.
Backyard bowls you over
Meet the Aussie who fired up the barbie and filled the esky for a backyard cricket match.
Stylish with touch of magic
Specialist renovator buys off plans and makes his own pad something special.
Hidden gem off the main drag
Four-bedroom house down modest driveway has curiosity factor in spades.
Real estate agent pinged for not revealing roadworks that cost owner $160,000
Auckland real estate agent failed to tell buyers about roadworks affecting property.
Southland smoker fined $1700 for staining rental wallpaper
Southland woman fined after her smoking habit stained the wallpaper in her rental.
Bombshell banking report: Will you pay more on your mortgage?
An Australian report recommends scrapping commission payments to mortgage brokers.
Double vision: Why building two houses can be cheaper than one
Jennian Homes chief operating officer Aidan Jury on how to make the most of the land beneath your feet.
Rare waterfront bach near Kawau Island to go under the hammer
One of 25 Northland exclusive baches often held by families for generations goes on sale.
No letting fees: 'misleading' rental ads
Rental listings on Trade Me likely to mislead with 'no letting fees' comments: REINZ.
Tough NZ lending conditions predicted
Analysts warn that fallout from inquiry into Australia's finance sector could impact NZ.
High demand for rentals as families in late dash to school zones
The demand has added to struggles to find rentals within school zones.
'One of the largest blocks of land left': Check out this rare Grey Lynn gem
The 1900s villa sits on a 986sq m block with room to 'let your imagination run wild'.
100% mortgage: Could you borrow cost of a home in NZ?
A British bank has launched a 100 per cent mortgage - could it happen here, too?
First-home buyer shares clever savings hacks
Sam O'Connor had no savings in the bank. Today, he's a proud homeowner.
Ultimate do-up: Run-down cottage with views of Sky Tower up for grabs
A run-down villa on the closest residential street to the city is on the market.
Just breathtaking
When Anne Wilson first glimpsed the house in Waitākere, it took her breath away.
Want to flee the city? Just do it
Couple made the move to the country lifestyle — and they've never looked back.
Great views and lots of natural light
Spacious apartment has benefit of on-site gym, writes Donna McIntyre.
Joy is 40 years of renovation
Owned by a town planner who constantly found something to do with the house.
Grand house from grand era
Original features have been integrated seamlessly with a bright, contemporary vibe.
Tropical oasis a treasure
Overhauling one renovation for another created a dream retreat in the city.
Council, builder, developer sued for $36m over defects
Developer, architect, engineer among those being sued over defects in apartment building.
Container house a sea change
They're seen as sustainable and a good option for off-grid living.
Woman wins $3420 after living in a tile shop
Landlords fined for failing to get council consent to rent out room and fit smoke alarms.
Mortgage war heats up with Kiwibank two-year 3.99 per cent rate
Kiwibank's two-year 3.99 per cent rate the latest ultra-low deal to hit the market.
Use of developers for social housing 'short-sighted'
The shift towards developers comes as the wait list for social housing nears 12,000.