Home Buyers
'Bank of Mum and Dad' putting parents at risk
Young people are turning to the 'Bank of Mum and Dad' under pressure, research shows, but it can be damaging for their backers, an expert says. Audio
Don't buy a house repaired by EQC, Christchurch homeowner warns
Solo mum Tania Ashton is warning people not to buy houses repaired by EQC, after discovering the home she bought needs repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, which insurance won't cover. Video, Audio
Thousands of home buyers could be knocked out of housing market
Thousands of home buyers could be knocked out of the market under proposals to limit the amount people can borrow. Finance Minister Steven Joyce says he's 50-50 on whether the Reserve Bank should have… Audio
Home buyers encouraged to test for P contamination
Home buyers are being encouraged to add yet another item to their list of costs when purchasing a home -- a methamphetamine contamination test. Audio
More lending restrictions could push up costs of buying home
Home buyers will find it more difficult, and more expensive, or have to scrape together a much bigger deposit to get a mortgage if the Reserve Bank introduces new measures designed to take the heat… Audio