Housing
PM Luxon claiming $52,000 accomodation supplement
The Prime Minister is claiming a $52,000 accommodation supplement to cover expenses while staying in Wellington, because he has chosen not to live in Premier House.
Christopher Luxon will claim the… Audio
Advocate 'stunned' as Napier council 'reopening the conversation' to sell social housing
There are concerns for some of the city's most vulnerable residents as the council plans to sell off its social housing in favour of retirement flats.
Nelson Kāinga Ora housing development plan folds
A mixed social and affordable housing development has been scrapped after the state housing agency found it was not financially viable.
‘Told to move on’: Rough sleepers describe restless nights in Rotorua
With homeless people being asked to leave reserves, does Rotorua need a night shelter again?
93-year-old says he's 'forced' to sell home of 70 years
Albert Andrews owns the last house standing amid a huge supermarket development.
Mortgage holders nervously wait for Reserve Bank OCR announcement
The wait is nearly over for mortgage holders nervously wondering if they are in for another hike in interest rates.
The Reserve Bank will today announce whether it will lift the official cash rate… Audio
Property developer offering up to $20,000 to buyers in bid to sell apartments
The property market is in an "arm wrestle", a developer says, with three quarters of Kiwis locked out by high interest rates. Audio
Minister sets 'long-term' house price target of 3 to 5 times household incomes
In some areas of the country, houses currently cost up to nearly 15 times household incomes. Audio
Property developer offering up to $20,000 to move apartments
A leading Auckland property developer's offering cash back sweetners of up to $20,000 in a bid to move unsold apartments in a multi-million dollar development. There's about 40 unsold apartments in… Audio
Councils to choose where high density housing goes - Bishop
Most of the motu's biggest cities will be flooded with land for residential developments if the Housing Minister has his way. In a speech today, Chris Bishop has confirmed councils will have to… Audio
Rental prices could continue to rise warns expert
A property expert is warning rental prices could continue to rise throughout the year.
Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index shows the national median weekly rent surged to $630 in January, up 0.8… Audio
Rents could increase throughout this year - Trade Me
Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index shows the national median weekly rent surged to $630 last month - a 0.8 percent increase on December.
Housing shortage hurting businesses, limiting economic growth - survey
Fiordland businesses are calling for urgent action to address a critical housing shortage they say is limiting the region's economy.
Dunedin flat initiations: From daft to dangerous
Hazing rituals ranging from being pelted with eggs, given creative buzzcuts and vomiting on each other are a Dunedin tradition dating back decades. Audio
House sales off to a sluggish start, but 'gradual upturn' in sight
Data from property research firm CoreLogic showed sales volume was only 2 percent higher than the same month last year.
Property buyers losing deposits after signing on uninsurable houses
The Law Society is warning some property buyers are losing their deposits after unknowingly entering agreements on flood-damaged houses. Audio
8% of Homeowners haven't renewed insurance - Consumer NZ
Peace of mind just got a whole lot more expensive, causing some home owners to give up on their insurance all together. The cost of house insurance has almost doubled over the past 10 years, while… Video, Audio
Leaked: Govt to facilitate overseas build-to-rent investors
A leaked draft Cabinet paper shows the Government is looking into allowing more overseas investment for build-to-rent housing.
The coalition has already said it will amend the Overseas Investment Act… Audio
More overseas money for build-to-rent homes being mulled, leaked Cabinet paper shows
The coalition has already said it will take policy decisions to amend the Overseas Investment Act in its first 100 days.
The investment fund aiming to fix the housing crisis
A $90 million housing fund promises to tackle the Bay of Plenty's housing crisis
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