Housing
Auckland man facing $315,000 bill after house built in wrong place
An Auckland home owner is being hit with a demand to move his house or pay $315k after a building botch-up led to his property being built right on the neighbour's boundary.
ASB launches 1.79% new-build mortgages
The ASB Bank is using cheap Reserve Bank funds to back a special low-rate mortgage for new home building.
Clock ticking for landlords to meet healthy home standards
From the first of July, private landlords must ensure that their rental properties comply with healthy homes standards within 90 days of any new tenancy. This means properties must be fully insulated… Audio
Half-year wait for supplies and it's getting worse, builders warn
Builders are having to wait nearly half a year to get supplies and say it's getting worse.
It's putting strain on finishing projects, at a time when New Zealand desperately need more homes.
Our… Audio
Christchurch CBD dwelling goal 'unrealistic', councillor says
Christchurch's plan to have 20,000 people living in the city centre within the next few years looks increasingly set to fail.
Rotorua emergency housing plan 'just the start' of dealing with the issue
Rotorua's housing issues are a long-standing problem and government help with emergency housing in the city is just the start of tackling the issue, the mayor says. Audio
Christchurch plan to get 20,000 in city centre looks set to fail
Christchurch's plan to have 20,000 people living in the city centre within the next few years looks increasingly set to fail.
Official figures from last year show the Central Business District's… Audio
Construction costs surge to annual 3.3% growth rate
Residential construction costs grew at their fastest rate in two years at the start of 2021 and there is no sign of a slowing.
National Party MP Todd McClay not pleased with Rotorua emergency housing plan
The government is moving to clean up problems with emergency accommodation - at first in Rotorua where demand is greatest - a year after ministers were warned emergency housing was posing a risk to… Audio
Government's emergency housing plan in Rotorua 'a great start' - Mayor
There have been stories of families living in motels overrun with crime and violence and taxpayers paying out millions of dollars for substandard accommodation.
The government is moving to clean up… Audio
Govt addressing emergency housing problems in Rotorua
A year after ministers were warned emergency housing was posing a risk to public safety in Rotorua, the government is moving to clean up the problems.
It will directly contract motels for emergency… Audio
Emergency housing: No more 'mixed-use' motels in Rotorua
The government is moving to clean up the problems with emergency housing in Rotorua, in response to reports of crime and unsafe living conditions.
Housing market still breaking records but moves to slow growth may be kicking in
A scramble for houses has driven the number of residential properties sold to the highest level in any April month for the past five years.
Inequality driving central Wellington anti-social behaviour, not emergency housing - Mission
The Wellington City Mission says a stark wealth divide is behind increasing levels of violence in the city - rejecting the theory it is fuelled by an explosion in emergency housing.
Violence and… Audio
Wellington politicians told to quit blame game and find solutions for safety problems
Wellington's Mayor says the number of people living in temporary accommodation in the capital has tripled but there has been no strategy to manage the rise.
Politicians who hosted a 'safety in the… Audio
Property company in liquidation after taking millions in govt funds
An Auckland property company that took millions in taxpayer funds to house the homeless has left the IRD and landlords out of pocket after going into liquidation. Audio
Opinion: Heartbreak motel? Emergency housing welcoming, but unacceptable
Opinion - While my experience with transitional housing was socially embarrassing, at least it wasn't as negative as those some people have encountered, Chris Ford writes.
Mortgages in hardship rose 10% in April - Centrix
The number of homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage increased last month but the situation is not as bad as first feared.
Whanganui growing pains
There's a bit of drama over a bridge in Whanganui. The town is growing rapidly and while that's good for the region it's also putting pressure on century old infrastructure. Whanganui Mayor Hamish… Audio
REINZ calls for apartments owners to disclose whole truth
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says apartment owners should be required to properly disclose the physical and financial state of their properties before selling. Currently, prospective… Audio
