Housing
How can rates go up in a market slowdown?
Analysis - Auckland's rate revaluations left some people scratching their heads. How can rates potentially go up in a market downturn?
Landlord relieved after court rules against tenant
A decision by a Dunedin District Court may prove to be a game changer for landlords.
Disabled tenants shut out of market
People with disabilities struggling to find homes in the tight rental market want the government to set aside social housing especially for them.
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District Court overturns Tenancy Tribunal ruling
A Dunedin District Court has overturned an earlier Tenancy tribunal ruling thst ordered local landlord Vic Inglis to pay a tenant almost $11,000 in rent because the tenancy was never lawful in the… Audio
Cooling market could dampen increased Akld house valuations
Auckland homeowners basking in the glory of increased property valuations will face bigger rates bills next year, but property watchers say they might be doing so even as the market cools. Audio
Stoush breaks out over "for rent" sign in New Plymouth
A property management firm says it was told it can't display a 'for rent' sign in New Plymouth's Links suburb because it lowers the tone, but a residents' group says it simply failed to follow the… Video, Audio
Homeless in spotlight after tram stopped & driver abused
Homelessness has once again been thrust into the spotlight in Christchurch, after one of the city's trams was stopped and its driver abused over the weekend. Video, Audio
'For Rent' deemed too low-rent
A stoush has broken out at an exclusive New Plymouth housing development over a 'For Rent' sign that a residents group says lowers the tone.
Properties valuations may already be out of date
Huge valuation increases to many Auckland properties may already be overestimates, as the city's housing market finally cools.
FOMO, messy markets, and the future
Analysis - As the government's foreign buyer ban looms, reporter John Edens investigates whether the powers that be have a clear idea of what the housing market looks like.
Auckland homeowners frustrated at rates uncertainty
Auckland homeowners grappling with increased land values are worried they'll be caught out by a massive rates hike. Audio
"It's time to take the politics out of it" - Judge Becroft
The government is moving to set child poverty reduction targets into law. New legislation is being drafted which the government wants introduced in its first 100 days. Is a cross-party consensus on… Audio
Auckland Council explains property valuations, rates
Auckland Council's head of rates Debbie Acott told Morning Report the average value increase for Auckland residential properties is 46 percent.
"If you've got a revaluation that's gone up more than… Audio
Auckland homeowners fear huge rates rise after valuations
Auckland's new property values are out and many property owners are now facing a double edged sword - their property values have soared, but that could bring with it a massive hike in rates from next… Audio
Piha bach owner fears big rates rise
The owner of a bach in Piha says she's bracing for a big hike in rates after its value soared in Auckland Council's latest valuations. Overall, Auckland values jumped 46 percent since the last… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 21 November 2017
Auckland homeowners fear huge rates rise after valuations; older workers among highest ACC claimants - report; fast-tracked fire rules infurates local fire engineers; Zimbabwe to begin impeachment… Audio
120,000 people check Auckland property revaluations
Tens of thousands of Auckland home owners have rushed online for their first glimpse of the council's three-yearly property revaluations.
Auckland's million dollar reveal
120,000 people made 10 million property searches between them after Auckland house values went online today. Video, Audio
Severe rental shortage in Wellington
The number of properties available to rent in the capital is down 70 percent on this time last year. Eric Frykberg reports. Video, Audio
120,000 people rush to check Auckland's new property values
Auckland home owners rushed online today for their first glimpse of the council’s three-yearly property evaluations. The average property value increased by 46 percent. Video, Audio
