Property‘It’s embarrassing’: $165,000 West Coast shack plagued by low-ball offersOne cheeky buyer offered up a caravan instead of cash.25 Jan 05:35 PM
PropertyOne of the last empty beachfront sections on Thames Coast Rd sells for $820KNew owners camp on their new plot within hours of buying it.25 Jan 05:00 PM
PropertyTony Alexander: With inflation stuck at 7.2%, how high will interest rates go now?The cost of living squeeze isn’t over.25 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBuilder insolvency to cost creditors $698,000A slew of problems, some pandemic-related, seem to have struck another builder.24 Jan 08:30 PM
PropertyHistoric homestead overhauled by NZ tobacco magnate for saleHawke's Bay's grand homes are attracting the interest of Auckland and Wellington buyers.24 Jan 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentBar wars: Leo Molloy says rival blocking liquor licence bidMolloy says matters “far from settled” in spat over new HQ.24 Jan 03:13 AM
Property‘I’ll miss it a lot’: Chelsea Winter’s home finally sells after big price dropCelebrity chef’s Bay of Plenty lifestyle property contained her dream kitchen.24 Jan 02:00 AM
ConstructionHow four retailers helped drive retail sales to record $1.7b$200m of sales made in December alone.24 Jan 01:22 AM
BusinessThe price of your home: Latest values revealed; where the market is now headingProperty market downturn expected to continue, despite some promising signs.23 Jan 07:42 PM
PropertyFor sale: The Wellington home that’s rumoured to have had a $10m renovationAgent can't confirm claims of eight-figure makeover but says luxury home unlike any other.23 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandThreats surge against Ardern, PM's last appearance & potential property turnaround | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 January, 2023 Why Jacinda Ardern will need her bodyguards, Chris Hipkins’ hometown rallies behind the ‘boy from the Hutt,’ and when the housing market might turnaround in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Jan 04:57 PM
PropertyToo low? ‘Insulting offers’ getting zero traction in current marketBrokers urge buyers to be pragmatic even in a down market.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland housing developer folds after lender says ‘no’Five big problems blamed for housing developer's failure.22 Jan 09:03 PM
PropertyCottage built by Sure to Rise inventor sells for $520K – almost double its RVNorth island teacher buys home ahead of new job.22 Jan 06:00 PM
PropertyCould inflation hit 8% on Wednesday? Why Kiwis shouldn’t rule out nasty surprisesThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.22 Jan 05:59 PM
Property‘Longstanding battle’ to get bank-shy borrowers to apply for loans easing"Longstanding battle" to get bank-shy borrowers to apply for loans eases in January.22 Jan 05:30 PM
PropertyCrowds at Wellington open homes as buyers see chance of $400K discountsAttendance numbers up, as agents say buyers are just getting on with it.21 Jan 05:00 PM
PropertyProperty rows: ‘Plummeting house prices can pose significant difficulties’The challenges of divorcing in a market downturn.21 Jan 04:00 PM
Property‘I wonder if I’ve gone mad’: The Rotorua homes that could break recordsThe lake view is the most spectacular feature of this waterfront trophy.20 Jan 05:58 PM
PropertySteepest price falls on record: Who stands to win?Soaring borrowing costs may cancel benefits of lower price points.20 Jan 05:30 PM
Property‘I don’t see us dropping majorly’: Can this city escape the doom and gloom?Agents feel positive about the market despite obvious headwinds.20 Jan 05:00 PM
PropertyEight bidders push price of two-bed brick and tile home to $1.255mFirst home buyer snaffles Mount Albert starter home after 18 month search.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PropertyWhat the PM’s shock resignation means for house pricesMarket experts on whether decision will lead to more upheaval or provide more stability.19 Jan 04:41 AM
PropertyRecord breaker? Island trophy home sells to Aucklander with deep pocketsWaterfront estate had gone to market with high expectations.18 Jan 07:00 PM
Property‘Everybody knows it’s coming’: How NZ’s flood crisis could sink house pricesExtreme weather events are fast becoming a serious problem for real estate.18 Jan 06:10 PM
PropertyTony Alexander: Sellers should expect worst levels of buyer demand since GFC2023 is going to be a year of high uncertainty and high volatility.17 Jan 06:30 PM
PropertyFour reasons why NZ’s home loan restrictions won’t be loosened in 2023LVR rules cap how much a bank can lend to buyers.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionReal estate agent numbers slow in latest half-year as market turnsMore people unlikely to get decent income in real estate, expert says.17 Jan 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$200m Mission Bay shop, apartment, cinema plan rejectedBusiness has a 60% landholding in seaside town centre.17 Jan 04:27 AM
Property‘Owner liquidating’: Luxury home with $4.88m asking price snapped upHouse overlooking golf-course had originally been listed at $6.49m.16 Jan 05:00 PM
PropertyMortgage warning: ‘You get someone an approval and they can’t do anything with it’Warning comes as Government help for first home buyers pays off, approvals rise 60%.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Not in my back yard': Auckland residents fight housing intensification plansNeighbours want to stop 467 new houses in Orewa and 81 in Beach Haven.16 Jan 04:28 AM
PropertyRecord price jumps: How much will it cost to build a home in 2023?The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.15 Jan 06:00 PM
PropertyThe buyers jetting into Queenstown to buy multi-million dollar homesExpats, Singaporeans and Australians buying up large for dream holiday homes.15 Jan 04:00 PM
