Housing
New tenancy regulations take effect
New tenancy regulations that are expected to shake up the rental market come into effect today. Audio
Wellington weekly median rent hits $615
Wellington is the first region in New Zealand to surpass a weekly median rent of $600. Jesse speaks to a young Wellington renter who's just found a flat after a long hunt. Audio
Students avoiding Wellington universities due to high rents
The Victoria University Students' Association is hearing that some students are finding Wellington rents so expensive, they're enrolling in provincial universities instead.
Today, TradeMe released… Audio
Landlords uneasy over reforms bringing more protection for tenants
Powerful new tenancy regulations which advocates say will shift the balance of power between landlord and tenant take effect today.
Bidding wars, no cause evictions out the door as new tenancy rules come into effect
Powerful new tenancy regulations sweep into effect today, which advocates say will shift the balance of power between landlord and tenant.
Gone is the ability for landlords to encourage bidding wars… Audio
Resident's association head afraid of RMA changes
An Auckland residents' association is afraid changes to the Resource Management Act could mean a free-for-all for developers.
The government has confirmed it will scrap the RMA and replace it with… Audio
Resource Management Act reform: National Party calls for urgent interim measures
The National Party says reforms to the Resource Management Act announced yesterday may make it harder, rather than easier, to build houses.
The government has confirmed it will scrap the RMA and… Audio
Reefton rates could increase more than 200% under new formula
Some property owners in the small West Coast town of Reefton are in for whopping rates increases of more than 200 per cent if the Buller District Council adopts a proposed new rating formula. LDR is… Audio
Expo showcases lifestyle of Tiny Houses
For many New Zealanders, the idea of one day owning a home is little more than a dream. But in growing numbers, they're joining a global movement aimed at getting people on the property ladder despite… Audio
RMA change will take years to boost housing supply - Parker
The repeal and replacement of the RMA is incredibly complex, and time will be taken to get the legislation right, the Environment Minister says.
KiwiBank economist on possible housing market changes
Amid a politically damaging housing crisis, the Finance Minister is promising "bold" action to dampen house price inflation.
On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank reintroduced lending restrictions for first… Audio
New LVR rules for house buyers/investors from March
Investors will need a 40 percent deposit to get a mortgage as a result of new LVR rules announced by the Reserve Bank yesterday. The bank is reimposing Loan To Value ratios from next month at 20… Audio
LVR's will increase and impact first home buyers
Karyn speaks with Infometrics senior economist, Brad Olsen, about the impacts of these LVR changes. Audio
'It's a warning': Fears grow over Auckland urban sprawl
Urban sprawl looks set to eat up to 31,270 hectares of Auckland's most productive land over the next 35 years.
Housing crisis: LVRs return, Robertson promises bold action
The Finance Minister is promising "bold" action to tackle the housing crisis, as the Reserve Bank brings back tighter lending requirements.
Housing is still at the top of the government's list of… Audio
Government prepares to take on housing market
The finance minister has signalled a crack down on property speculators with proposals to curb house price inflation going before Cabinet shortly.
Reserve Bank reimposing LVR restrictions
The Reserve Bank is tightening lending to house buyers.
This morning the Bank confirmed it will reimpose loan to value ratios from next month at 20 percent for owner-occupiers and 30 percent for… Audio
RBNZ confirms LVRs to return
The Reserve Bank has confirmed it will reimpose loan to value ratios (LVRS) from 1 March at 20 percent for first home buyers and 30 percent for property investors.
Landlords getting rid of tenants before new rules set in, advocacy group says
A tenants' advocacy group says renters are increasingly having their tenancies prematurely ended, as landlords make moves before new rules set in.
New rental laws coming into force this Thursday
A tenants' advocacy group is seeing a rise in the number of renters who are having their tenancies prematurely ended.
It comes as new rules for tenants and landlords set in this Thursday, bringing an… Audio
