Home Owners
'We need a building ministry': doco reveals high-rise horrors
A new documentary by building experts John Gray and Roger Levie has uncovered the shocking state of apartment buildings around New Zealand. Entitled A Living Hell: Apartment Disasters. Roger is with… Audio
Housing market heats up again amid low interest rates
The housing market is heating up again, with low interest rates driving prices up. Audio
What is Southern Response costing taxpayers?
Southern Response could be costing taxpayers upwards of $300 million following a court judgement that found it acted in a misleading and deceptive way. So who is responsible for the costly actions of… Video, Audio
Test case lawyer not told of quake-damaged homes payouts
The Managing Director of the law firm taking the onsold test case, says as far as she is concerned, it will still be heard at the Christchurch High Court in 10 days.
Angela Parlane of Shine Lawyers… Video, Audio
Older tenants pay the price with their health
A report from Victoria University has found that renting is linked to poorer health among older people. Those in public rental properties have the poorest health. They have the lowest incomes, smoke… Audio
Why your house could cost more to insure than your neighbour
Home owners may end up paying thousands more for insurance premiums than the house next door, as insurance firms increasingly use technology that assesses an individual property's risk. Audio