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Who’s still got money? CBRE lists top sales of $1.7b deals lately
In the last six months of 2024, $1.7b of property sold in 97 deals. CBRE lists the top 10.

What is NZ's biggest KiwiSaver balance?
One provider had an average member balance of about $170,000.

How do you know when to give up on buying a home?
By 2048, 40% of retirees are expected to be renters, about 600,000 people.

Arvida spending $50m on Albany retirement village
Repairs to the main block and apartments at Arvida Mayfair, Oteha Valley Rd on the North Shore. Video / Alex Burton

‘Yoga impacted by construction noise’: Arvida’s $50m+ fix-up irks some
Arvida is spending $50m+ on the main hub and apartments at its Mayfair retirement village.

Summerset may ban non-residents receiving care in its hospitals
Summerset has 28 villages with hospital and resthome-level care.

As an oncologist, I have advice: Don’t wait until retirement to enjoy life
Here are five things my patients have taught me about living meaningfully.

Consumer NZ, retirement residents vs Metlifecare over repairs, maintenance
Consumer NZ, Retirement Village Residents Association complain about repairs, maintenance.

‘Too much change at once’: Ryman CEO Naomi James on $1b raise to cut debt
Weekly fees non-fixed, keeping 30% instead of 20%: Key Ryman changes from October 1, 2024.

Neighbour opposing apartment block wins concession from Metlifecare
'I will need to either purchase privacy blinds or live in my bedroom,' the neighbour said.

Property Insider: Fixing Ryman’s sinking Edmund Hillary hub; Britomart revitalisation turning 20
Site was rubbish dump, says boss of Mainmark, drilling through floor slabs up to 4m down.

‘Awful situation’: Edmund Hillary village residents complain about sinking hub
Residents didn't expect retirement living to involve what feels like a construction site.

Diana Clement: The strategies that could help you get financial freedom
OPINION: Some people retire early using the Fire approach.

‘I do it for the joy of it’: Meet the 89-year-old woman powerlifting into her 90s
“People even tell me that I shouldn’t be doing it at my age - which is nonsense.”

‘Relevelling work’ at Remuera’s giant Edmund Hillary village centre, floors became uneven
'We didn’t sign up for living in the middle of a construction zone with constant noise.'

Opinion: Why KiwiSaver’s shift to private assets is a risky gamble
OPINION: Retirees need substantial savings for a comfortable life post-work.

Average household costs up 3% across the year. Who was hit hardest?
Inflation slowed down but some groups shouldered more of the burden.

How much do you need to save each week for a comfortable retirement?
So you want to save $500,000 for retirement. What does it take to get there?

Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.

How much money do Kiwis need per week in retirement? Report reveals metro/provincial divide
Retirees' costs exceed NZ Super, needing extra income for stability.