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Where is it cheaper to own than rent in NZ?

In areas such as Wairoa, Kawerau, Ruapehu, and Tararua its cheaper to buy than rent.

Help! How can I get rid of the mould in my house?

Mould can easily get a grip on your home, which can have serious repercussions.

'Looked good on paper': Apartment buyer wants $50k deposit back after development company liquidation

A court has ordered a Napier company into liquidation and one apartment owner wants out.

Are Aussie homes more affordable? What you need to earn to buy in Oz vs NZ

Australia has five main cities with incomes and house prices more affordable than in NZ.

Stink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to court

Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.

Du Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businesses

Two advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.

A Du Val business valued at $431m? Receiver notes no independent valuation

No external valuation to show one entity was worth $431m, according to new PwC report.

Developer Shundi Customs vs builder China Construction in High Court over $300m Seascape

Dispute follows China Construction winning an August 2 tribunal adjudication.

Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt

Now Du Val investors and creditors want their money.

Plans for new affordable senior housing in Flaxmere

New senior housing will be built in Hastings for the first time in about 40 years

JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth

Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.

Darcy Ungaro: Is this the right time to buy a house?

OPINION: Renting looks a better deal than buying for now – but not for long.

Owners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homes

Homes about providing for need, Barrett Homes says.

Home-building trend remains soft, new house consents fall 22%

High interest rates and increased costs drive softness in the new home consent data.

Exploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disaster

Iplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.

Hundreds likely to be sleeping in cars after leaving emergency housing

About 200 whānau who are unaccounted for are probably sleeping in cars, garages.