Housing
New Kāinga Ora homes bring hope amid housing crisis
One family lived in a tent during the cyclone, while another ended up in emergency housing and even slept in a truck one night. These are their stories about moving into a brand new home.
Rotorua BnB host says rates hike for holiday rental owners 'beggars belief'
After confusion over how the policy would be applied, the council has acknowledged it could have explained it more clearly.
Buyer's market, but not many buyers: Inside the housing market
Analysis - It is a buyer's market but high interest rates are keeping them out; house values have dropped, leaving sellers with reduced bargaining power.
The Panel with Anna Dean and Alan McElroy (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Anna Dean and Alan McElroy discuss a new survey showing renter despair in Queenstown and parent volunteers in junior sports. Also, we open up the… Audio
Renters, realtors upset at scrapping of bill to regulate property managers
Renters and realtors are upset with a government decision to scrap a bill meant to regulate property managers over concerns about unethical and unlawful behaviours.
Government to tweak Building Act to make building a home easier
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says it takes nearly 600 days to build a house in NZ - and that is simply too long.
Homes on slip-prone land for sale by council
The 10 homes that the council bought for $6.7 million are on the market for relocation.
Councillors vote to delay housing intensification decisions
They've delayed until the end of 2025 to use a government extension to figure the implications for residential areas.
Kāinga Ora home vacancies 'trending downwards' after minister's letter
The agency recently changed the way it counts vacancies so it is more accurate.
Housing market sees nationwide downturn in demand
There are 33,000 homes on the market, sitting for longer as the cost of living, high interest rates and recessionary pressures bite. Audio
Govt says it won't support Residential Property Managers Bill
The Residential Property Managers Bill which is before the Social Services and Community Committee - would have established a new regulatory regime for residential property managers, including minimum… Audio
Real estate in a flat state around country
Sarah Wood the chief executive of real estate.co.nz joins Nathan to talk about the latest New Zealand Property Report just out, looking like not many people are looking for a new place to live at the… Audio
Boarding house blaze: Police called in at least once a week for 3 years
Police were called to an Auckland central boarding house more than once a week on average for three years before it burnt down in early April.
Rents hit an all-time high
The increase means Kiwis are shelling out an extra $2600 annually for somewhere to live. Audio
Rent prices hit all-time high
New Zealand's national rental prices have hit an all-time high, according to Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index. Trade Me's Property Sales Director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ed McKnight (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and Ed McKnight discuss the first day of the Government's national cell phone ban in schools and personal debt putting rent-to-own… Audio
Rent to own provider says people can no longer afford pathway
A provider of a rent to own programme say people can no longer afford even the cheapest pathway to home ownership. Housing reporter Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Kāinga Ora ordered to pay $6k after tenants 'terrorised' neighbour
One of the tenants pooed outside her door and another allegedly threw a woman off a balcony.
Families earning $150,000 struggling to afford rent-to-own
Some families earning $150,000 still can't get into rent-to-own homes due to soaring personal debt, says Habitat for Humanity.
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
