Renters

The Panel speaks to Geordie Rogers, a spokesperson for Renters' United, for a renter's perspective on the issue. Audio

Some renters are becoming increasingly anxious about not being able to pay their rent as the lockdown looms.

The government announced yesterday that banks have agreed people hit in the pocket by… Audio

Soon the country will reach Level 4 restrictions in a bid to slow the spread of Covid 19. It means many will be working from home, but as non-essential businesses close, it mean many will struggle to… Audio

Changes to rental law that remove landlords' ability to ask a tenant to leave without giving them a reason, but 90 days notice - is causing concern amongst landlords. Audio

A Richmond flat with damp rooms, a sagging ceiling, and a piece of flanelette patching a hole in the shower has been help up as a symptom of the sorry state of many New Zealand rentals. Renters… Audio

What would you change in the home you're renting, if you could? Audio

Renters are less likely to be happy with their housing than those who own their homes, Stats NZ has found.  Audio

Herald reporter Kirsty Johnston has been looking into the issues surrounding investment properties - the divide between landlords and renters as the property market takes a dip in our biggest city and… Audio

Renters whose freezing homes won't be insulated before new regulations come into effect at the end of the month say they have no power in getting their landlords to bring them up to scratch. Audio

Property investors are worried a wave of tenant-free rules could throw up some dicey situations for landlords who're simply trying to protect their assets. Juli Anne Tolley from the Tauranga Property… Audio

The government has proposed a bevvy of renter-focussed changes, including stemming rent increases, widening notice for evictions, and owning pets. Audio