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Mary Holm: How to split your mortgage when refixing

OPINION: With interest rates on the way down, what should you do?

Eleven most important topics before picking a builder: G.J. Gardner chief

'In a challenging economy, it pays to ask a few challenging questions.'

'It's scary out there' - tenants say rent prices too high

At the end of last year, rents were increasing at a rate of more than 7% a year.

'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates drop

Buyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.

'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes

The development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.

Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments

Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.

Wanaka St opening

Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora

Fourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairs

An owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.

Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court

Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.

Are you better off than your parents were?

Inflation has pushed up many costs in recent decades.

Wellington real estate agent's $200,000 loss after market shift

The agent lost the money on a newly built townhouse.

Tenant fights for Kainga Ora to pay after home damaged in storm

Tenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.

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.