Housing
Rotorua landlord threatened tenant using gang connections
A Rotorua landlord who used a Tenancy Tribunal hearing to label his tenant a "crackhead" and a "prostitute" has been found to have harassed her by threatening her with his gang connections.
Government launches new housing affordability tool
The new site has gone live as concerns over rising mortgage rates and a likely recession mount, but that timing is a coincidence, the Ministry for Housing and Urban Development says.
Rents on rise again as landlords pass on costs
Trade Me property data shows rental prices have returned to a record high.
Big interest rate hike not fair on households - top economist
Crushed between rising interest rates and runaway inflation - why are households being forced to bear the cost of fixing the economy?
At least one leading economist reckons the Reserve Bank, the… Audio
'Frustration' over delay in defining emergency housing
Some Rotorua district councillors have expressed frustration over waiting for a government ministry to provide work on a definition of emergency housing, which would help the council enforce its…
Rents back at all-time record high - TradeMe
The national median weekly rent was back at its all-time high of $580/week in October, according to TradeMe's listings.
The company's property sales director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook about… Audio
Ministry proposes firm rules for meth residue in rental properties
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has proposed firm rules for methamphetamine residue in rental properties.
End could be in sight for widespread use of Rotorua motels for emergency housing
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Rotorua Lakes Council will consider an agreement that could see an end to the widespread use of emergency housing in motels in the city.
How do interest rates affect housing market?
And as you heard people with mortgages are really going to have to tighten their belts with yet another interest rates hike. Joining Nathan Rarere to go over what this could mean for the housing… Audio
Real estate agent offers 'try before you buy' Waiheke property
In a tight real estate market..one agents offering a try before you buy option on a Waiheke bach, with a price tag of close to $10 million.
The luxury five bedroom property on a double section of… Video, Audio
Mortgage broker's advice as interest rates up, recession looming
The Official Cash Rate has been hiked 75 basis points to 4.25 percent - the highest in more than a decade.
Mortgage broker Malcolm Knight from Advice Knight talks about the effects with Lisa Owen.
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'I don't feel Kāinga Ora take it seriously' - Neighbours say unruly tenants not moved
Kāinga Ora has yet to cancel any tenancies or evict a single tenant since it was instructed to more vigourously employ the law against unruly renters.
Kainga Ora yet to evict single tenant
Kainga Ora has yet to cancel any tenancies or evict a single tenant since it was instructed to more vigorously employ the law against unruly renters.
But 113 households have moved voluntarily, about… Audio
Interest rates lock first home buyers out of the market
House prices might be falling but many first home buyers remain locked out of the market because of rising interest rates.
It's likely to get even harder today when it's expected the Reserve Bank… Audio
Community housing body reacts to new regulations
A community housing industry body says new housing regulations will make a positive difference.
Minister Megan Woods has announced more regulation for the rental market, as well as public feedback on… Audio
Healthy Homes deadline extension causes concern for renters advocates
Renters advocates are warning the government's healthy homes deadline extension will mean more renters are hospitalised with preventable illness. Audio
Mayor concerned as Kāinga Ora suggests high rises in Rotorua suburb
Rotorua's mayor has expressed concern a Kāinga Ora submission on a proposed district plan change could lead to six-storey buildings being zoned outside of the inner city.
Property manager discusses govt's plan for regulation
Professional property managers want all landlords to be created equal, when it comes to regulations for tenancies.
The government's regulating residential property managers - saying it will improve… Video, Audio
Renters' advocate urges code of conduct for property managers
Renters United spokesperson Geordie Rogers says there are very weak regulations to hold property managers to account, and a code of conduct is required.
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Govt extends healthy homes deadline for private landlords
Private landlords have been given an early Christmas present - an extra year to bring their rentals up to healthy homes standards.
The government has extended the deadline, saying supply chain… Audio
