Housing
Rotorua emergency housing motels' ads targeted out-of-towners
Some motels providing emergency housing in Rotorua have directly targeted potential clients from out of town through social media.
Homeowners told not to panic in face of negative equity and rising mortgage rates
This week the Reserve Bank issued warnings about negative equity as house prices drop and interest rates rise - but financial experts have some advice.
Remote working trend contributing to Taranaki property boom
A Covid effect appears to be behind Taranaki bucking the trend of sliding property prices - at least for now.
Research on reluctance to install solar power cells
The rate of take up on solar technology in New Zealand is stubbornly slow. Dr Yvonne Matthews from NIWA has been given a Marsden Fund grant to look into the value of solar cells of Aotearoa. She talks… Audio
Taranaki bucking property price trend
A Covid-19 side effect appears to be behind Taranaki bucking the trend of sliding property prices - at least for now.
While Wellington prices are down more than 13 percent on a year ago according to… Audio
Negative equity homeowners urged to keep calm
Keep calm and carry on appears to be the advice for homeowners facing the nightmare scenario of negative equity.
People who bought when house prices were skyrocketing but money was cheap are now most… Audio
Homeowners told not to panic in face of negative equity and rising mortgage rates
This week the Reserve Bank issued warnings about negative equity as house prices drop and interest rates rise - but financial experts have some advice.
Flood prone communities identified: what does this mean for insurance cover?
More heavy rain is hitting the West Coast this morning putting residents on alert. The Coast is among 12 regions identified in a government report where some communities are at the most risk of… Audio
Housing downturn grim, but it's not another financial crisis - Economist
A lot of financial news came out today and the housing market is definitely hurting, but that does not mean the economy is facing another crisis like the 2008 meltdown, KiwiBank's chief economist… Audio
'The first thing buyers ask us' - Flood zones pose hazards for insuring homeowners
People who own homes in flood zones might see their property values sink, according to the Reserve Bank.
It has suggested banks could tighten their lending criteria in flood prone areas - finding in… Video, Audio
Housing downturn grim, but not another financial crisis - economist
Rising interest rates and falling house prices could push more home owners into negative equity.
That's just one of the risks highlighted in the Reserve Bank's latest six-monthly financial stability… Video, Audio
Rotorua schools deal with complex needs amid emergency housing crisis
As Rotorua grapples with the future of its emergency housing, the city's schools have been coping with the complex needs of children living in motels.
Since the pandemic, schools near Fenton Street… Video, Audio
Residents speak at emergency housing hearing in Rotorua
The hearing into emergency housing in Rotorua has heard heart-felt statements from residents who fear extending the contracts will take a further toll on the community.
Residents, school boards and… Audio
Housing market downturn continues to deepen - CoreLogic report
The downturn in the house market is deepening, with values expected to track down as interest rates continue to rise.
Rotorua residents say 'no more' to emergency housing
Rotorua residents say the concession of more emergency housing contracts will take a toll on the community.
How long should you lock your mortgage to avoid high interest rates?
Mortgage advisors are recommending people consider what they can afford when locking in a fixed term mortgage.
Earthquake guidelines for apartment dwellers
If you're in an apartment complex, and an earthquake starts, do you try get out or stay put? Associate Professor Julia Becker of Massey University led research looking into the issues, she talks to… Audio
Kāinga Ora under fire for 'broken' promises
A Christchurch woman says the housing agency broke a promise to only house tenants with unblemished records in her neighbourhood.
Woman claims broken promise from Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora is under fire again over how it manages disruptive tenants.
A Christchurch woman says the housing agency broke a promise to only house tenants with unblemished records in her… Audio
Asking price for houses ticks down slightly
The average asking price for a house ticked down slightly last month, to $919,000.
There is some good news for first-home buyers, total housing stock is up in all 19 regions across the country.
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