Housing
'Huge relief' - Nelson homeowner on buyout deal
Nelson homeowners who were red-stickered after the August floods last year are celebrating a multi-million dollar flood recovery deal which includes a buyout of their properties.
The Government will… Audio
House prices could rise under National says CoreLogic
CoreLogic says house prices could be set to rise again if National gets elected.
Their latest property figures show house prices are flattening, with prices dropping just 0.2 percent in August.
But… Audio
Hawaii's homlessness crisis worsens following fires
Hawaii's homlessness crisis worsens following fires. Audio
Stilt houses could be answer to avoiding flood waters - NIWA report
Stilt houses could be the answer to avoiding rising tides and flood waters, according to a report for NIWA. The research by cost construction experts WT partnership found for some homes, lifting them… Video, Audio
Auckland Council need to be in sync with flood-hit communities - owner of damaged home
A property owner in a storm-hit part of coastal Auckland says recovery efforts are progressing slowly.
Concerns new tool to let potential property buyers look up past EQC claims could affect values
It could have a negative impact on the value of affected properties, but the EQC says people have a right to know the risks. Audio
Should rental property owners get interest deductibility? Here's what insiders say
A real estate company and property investors group are optimistic about the National Party's policies on offshore purchases and restoring interest deductibility for rental properties. Audio
National to give landlords a tax break under policy
The National Party is planning to give landlords a tax break by restoring interest deductibility for rental properties.
Labour scrapped interest deductibility for all rental properties except new… Audio
Hutt City Council to allow for high density housing, scraps proposed heritage areas
Hutt City Council has scrapped six proposed heritage areas and unanimously agreed with an independent panel's recommendations that higher density housing should go ahead.
Real Estate boss on National's plan to fund tax cuts through levy on foreign buyers
The National Party plans to fund a large chunk of its newly announced tax plan through a levy on foreign buyers.
Offshore purchase of houses worth more than $2 million would have a 15 percent tax… Audio
13 new Kāinga Ora homes in Richmond
A new development of 13 two-storey Kāinga Ora homes have been completed in Richmond.
The sticking points - how does National's tax plan stack up?
Power Play - The headline figures National is offering are enticing and would stack up for many families. However, dig a little deeper and there are fishhooks that may take off the some of the gloss…
Some Aucklanders lifting their houses to avoid future flood waters
Some Aucklanders are lifting their houses to avoid damage from future floods.
Aucklanders raising their homes to avoid further flood damage
Some Aucklanders are putting their houses on stilts to avoid flood waters. Research commissioned by NIWA says it's a cost-effective solution, but it won't work for everyone. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Displaced Black Power family given home in Mongrel Mob territory post-cyclone
A Hawke's Bay woman whose family lost everything in the cyclone says they are one of the lucky ones - but the temporary accommodation they were given came with a catch.
Tool to help house buyers assess hazard risks
A new tool can help house hunters assess natural hazard risks before buying. The online Earthquake Commission portal identifies risks, information about insurance for natural hazards, and a map which… Audio
Simplicity plans for 330 new homes in Remuera with build-to-rent project
Auckland's housing stock is set to increase by more than 300 with a build-to-rent project in Remuera.
More than 300 build to rent homes coming to Ellerslie
More than 300 build-to-rent homes are set to be built next to Ellerslie Racecourse after a KiwiSaver provider bought the land. Simplicity is now the owner of a 1.4-hectare block of land in Remuera… Audio
'Not the news I was hoping for': Muriwai residents given initial risk categories
After six months of waiting, dozens of Muriwai residents have been given the news no-one wanted. Your property might be bought out, but it might not. Residents will tonight be able to vent their… Video, Audio
Muriwai homeowner 'in a state of shock' after property categorised
Some storm-damaged properties in West Auckland's Muriwai have been categorised - but the process is leading to more uncertainty and distress for residents. Audio
