Accommodation Supplement
Landlords celebrate extra income from accommodation supplement
29 May 2017
Property investment advisor Olly Newland says tenants should expect a better standard of housing if landlords raise rents following the Government's increase in the accomodation supplement. Audio
Accommodation supplement raise a win for families - PM
29 May 2017
The Prime Minister Bill English says the Budget Boost to the accommodation supplement will help families under pressure and he doesn't expect rent increases will swallow it up. Video, Audio
Fears govt's accommodation supplement boost could push up rent
29 May 2017
Only two years ago the Government decided not to go ahead with a boost to the accommodation supplement because of fears landlords could pocket the extra money, and rents could be pushed up. Video, Audio