OpinionGareth Morgan: Those with means should buy 'multiple houses'If the market distortion is going to persist then those with the means should be buying multiple houses, they can't do anything but go up in value, writes Gareth Morgan.19 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Small cities, big costSome of the most expensive places in which to build in New Zealand are not the big cities with highest demand and dearest house prices.08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCold, damp and overcrowdedCold and damp conditions are adding to health problems, including pneumonia and tuberculosis, faced by residents of overcrowded homes.07 Jun 07:16 AM
ConstructionSuccess: Home building still in the familyLockwood's third generation says sticking to what they do best is working.06 Jun 08:00 PM
BusinessAussie housing sector strugglingThere is further evidence the Aussie housing sector is struggling, but it may not be enough to get the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut its interest rate.02 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Not in my back yard'In a sign of the discontent spreading across many suburbs, residents are now mobilising to save their homes, sunlight and views against plans for intensification in the new unitary plan.26 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRob Hutchison: Council must be bolder on futureIntensification isn't just about getting more height; it's about being smarter with what we have, writes Rob Hutchison.10 Apr 05:43 AM
New ZealandEye-watering costs to get connectedA fee for tapping into the waterworks in parts of Auckland has gone up by 900 per cent in the past two years - from less than $850 to almost $8000.23 Mar 07:05 PM
OpinionDamien Grant: Watercare's got the wrong numbersDamien Grant writes: By law, Watercare has to keep the overall costs of water at minimum levels.23 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFast-track plumber bill draws fireThe Government is under fire for fast-tracking legislation which retrospectively legalises the unlawful collection of thousands of dollars in fees from plumbers and gasfitters.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDon't pay too earlyA couple who took out a Master Builders guarantee and paid more than $500,000 in progress payments on their new home are in danger of getting nothing back after their builder went under - because they paid too much in advance.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt cool on heat planThe future of a $330 million subsidised home heating and insulation scheme is in doubt despite tracking ahead of budget and being considered a huge success.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Planning to move with the timesAucklanders are now able to go online and discover how their own home and neighbourhoods are affected by the new masterplan, writes Brian Rudman.15 Mar 01:30 AM
ConstructionDeveloper hopes Unitary Plan brings certaintyA property developer who has copped flak for proposed apartments at Milford hopes Auckland's Unitary Plan will provide more certainty.14 Mar 08:46 PM
ConstructionGovt piles on pressure for housing landThe Government is becoming increasingly heavy-handed over Auckland's housing shortage, with talk of a new Crown agency to free up more land.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew home buyers hurtPeople signing to build a house are being warned that hiring a Master Builder doesn't mean automatically getting a guarantee.09 Mar 04:30 PM
PropertyNZ buildings on course for changeOur building stock could look radically different in the next few years as owners and architects introduce new seismic elements, an expert says.07 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ building consents fall on drop in apartmentsHome-building consents fell last month as a drop in approvals for apartments offset gains for other types of dwellings27 Feb 10:30 PM
ConstructionSearch on for new Mitre 10 bossFormer American FBI special agent turned New Zealand DIY hardware chain boss John Hartmann is leaving Mitre 10.24 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionCharles Waldegrave: Find a real answer on housing affordabilityThe Greens, not always practical in these policy areas, have come up with a solution that addresses the problem, writes Charles Waldegrave.31 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Blame ideology for housing crisisNot only does the Govt deny responsibility but they have conveniently found a scapegoat in those who do not share their political view, writes Bryan Gould.30 Jan 04:16 AM
BDBDConstructionApartments drive building consentsConsents for 127 retirement village units is one feature of strong building consents data for December.29 Jan 10:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Affordable housing? It's right under your nose, guysBill English should look into a mirror next time he points the finger at Auckland Council for not doing enough to encourage affordable housing, writes Brian Rudman.17 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionQuake repairs lift building sectorThe building sector has taken off and Canterbury earthquake repairs are one of its biggest drivers.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAffordable housing: Political battlefieldJust over four months ago, printer Layton Armstrong and vet Charmaine Abraham began house-hunting in the Otahuhu/Mt Wellington area, looking at places going for about $400,000.30 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionProperty Matters: Seismic work put at $100bProperty sector could face bills dwarfing the leaky building issue.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHousing money flowing northHouse builders and buyers are creating a buzz on Whangarei's Tutukaka coast, as Aucklanders and expats have ramped up purchases of coastal property this year.23 Nov 12:04 AM
