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Official Cash Rate cut: Reserve Bank says more cuts to come in February

But Governor Adrian Orr warns borrowers not to expect extremely low rates.

Big blue wants people: 400 Ikea staff needed next year

'We need a big team due to the way we will run operations in New Zealand'.

Inside Economics: Outlook for housing in 2025...do we really want another boom?

Liam Dann takes a look at the forecasts for the property market.

Govt paves way for private sector to build more social housing

Minister details how the Govt will help community housing providers secure finance.

Refixing the mortgage? What you need to know to avoid a costly mistake

Mortgage refixing is a calculated game that could save or cost you thousands of dollars.

Housing confidence rises as interest rates continue to fall

Sales activity is rising, but a pronounced upswing in house prices may take time.

Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus

It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially when Precinct goes tree generous.

Bunnings declares $79m net profit from New Zealand operations

It employs about 5000-plus staff in its stores, trade and distribution centres.

'Mortgage prisoners': First-home buyers' debt burden gets heavier

The average first-home mortgage has increased from about $300,000 to over $550,000.

Number of denied emergency housing applications rises

Renters United says the figures make 'a mockery' of Govt's claims about emergency housing.

Editorial: Time running out for properties at risk from climate-driven flooding

OPINION: Who pays if we have to retreat inland - homeowners, councils or the Government?

First look inside Wellington’s new $2m penthouse apartments

The developer behind the high-rise hopes to revive the city's entertainment strip.

'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before Christmas

Judge: 'How can you take that money and deceive people who are so desperate?'

New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis

Ten new houses in Whangārei will be offered at 80% of the market rental.

Delay looms for FMA case against Du Vul founders unable to secure lawyer

FMA action could be stalled by lack of lawyer but PwC action will proceed as planned.

The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in

Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.