Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
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"As is where is" home sells within three days of hitting the market.
New Plymouth's secret mansion will sell for record amount - even after price discount
It's seeking buyers with more than $4.5m to spend.
Historic manor saved from ruin and rats for sale for just over $1m
Australian buyers show interest in builder's Covid renovation project.
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Fletcher Construction suing waterproofers over $320m loss for NZICC fire
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Holiday home designed by award-winning architect hits market for first time.
Golden Bay cement boat breaks down, Fletcher earnings forecast cut $10m-$30m
Cement supplies might be needed from other domestic and offshore businesses.
Homeowner dodges the downturn pain, is up $100,000 on market peak
"If someone bought in 2021, they would be lucky to get their money back.”
Squeezing 25,000 new homes into Auckland - where the townhouse boom exploded
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Move over rich-listers: Renters with young kids scoop up retro bach as their new home
Buyers are super-excited to get entry-level property on Waiheke Island.
Kiwi racing ace selling his Palmerston North home
Brian Ax made his name on the race tracks in the 60s and has met a host of famous drivers.
Revealed: The Kiwi homes earning more than a top CEO's pay
Most of the people who sold for big money bought for big money.
Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house
He got the home, but five years later he’s selling up after move to Australia.
Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion
Award-winning home had an asking price of $4.95m.
Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m
Auckland buyer fell in love with waterfront estate after overnight stay.
First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel
Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.
Hire a helicopter - remote bays and beaches in Marlborough Sounds up for grabs
Island escapes on the market for sale, some for "cheap" price.
What analysts say about $2b Arvida takeover: What happens next?
Grant Samuel's adviser report is due out in the next few weeks, then what?
'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard Quarter
Assurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.
Golf resort's $1 reserve gamble pays off - luxury homes sell for close to $3m
It could have walked away with just $4.
Waiheke bach bought for less than $2m sells 15 years later for $8m
1980s-era holiday home was "in hot demand".
Homeowner sues Auckland Council for $18m+ over flooding, stormwater issues
The property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.
RuPaul drag queen stars receive 'standout offer' for their Auckland dream home
Anita Wigl’it and Ivanna Drink put villa on the market following marriage split.
First-home buyers pounce on Remuera's best bargain - house sells for less than $1m
Three-bedroom prize was snapped in under a week.
Tony Alexander: Banks worried we’re not borrowing enough as rates drop below 7%
2024 has seen some sudden changes in the housing market and the economy.
First liquidator's report out on Actura NZ: debts of $3.6m listed
Director blamed the pandemic as well as a failure to secure urgent funding to keep going.
'Just meant to be': Young first-home buyers snap up artist's stylish apartment
Architectural gem had been restored to its former glory.
Mortgagee sale of penthouse apartments in former leaky building
The two units can be bought separately or with two other homes in the block.
Tiny town's pub for sale for $450,000 - 'if it doesn't sell, it will close'
Owners of the iconic Blackball Inn and 08 Cafe will retire in September.
French-inspired chateau at elite Kiwi rowing spot sells for close to $5m
Business couple plan to renovate the sprawling lakeside mansion.
'No card, no play': SkyCity to bring new cards to NZ, Adelaide next year
Casino cards are on the way - but how might they work to stop problem gamblers?
Why Aussie house prices hit a new high (and NZ's housing market is in a slump)
Australia has enjoyed 18 solid months of price growth.