New ZealandEx-property management worker siphoned more than $860k, largely in tenants' bond moneyAt first it was a mistake but when she didn't get caught, she carried on.14 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A very sad case': How one landlord’s compassion ended in debt and despairFiona McLaren had to pick up the pieces when her tenant damaged the property and left.14 Sep 12:00 AM
Interest ratesBanks start dropping mortgage, savings rates after OCR cutThe Reserve Bank today cut the Official Cash Rate from 3.25% to 3%, suggested more on way.20 Aug 07:05 AM
New ZealandKiwiSaver home buyers at risk from altered sale agreements, warns Law Association13 Aug 12:45 AM
PremiumAucklandQSM recipient faces freezing orders, mortgagee sale of $5m property after defaulting on loan07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence too22 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Shotgun’ cladding: Homeowner complains about new $1.27m home, builder says nothing wrongSound's a known behaviour of the product and not a sign of a defect, says Fletcher Living.24 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.12 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marinaA forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.06 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val unit buyer fears reneging on $850,000 contract'Targeted and called repetitively by young Pasifika people who got my trust.' - Keil-Hall10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09mProject completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe mountain ahead: Fight to buy back Kahurānaki maunga starts by climbing itHīkoi to Kahūranaki aims to show it's 'possible to reclaim whenua, one maunga at a time'.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxationWhat do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?07 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessSigns of optimism as number of Kiwis behind on payments fallsMortgage arrears also appeared to stabilise over the month.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bounce back’: Wellington house attracts 17 offers, sells 18% above RVReal Estate agents are seeing signs of recovery after valuations plummeted in the capital.24 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: How to protect your $275k inheritance during a relationship splitOPINION: Inheritance and separation — what you need to know.16 Mar 12:00 AM
BusinessBanks offer up to $20k cashback to lure new home loan customersCash incentives from lenders are driving competition for mortgages.13 Mar 07:40 PM
BusinessWhat home loan borrowers are doing - have they made the right call?Mortgage broker says more people are fixing for longer.12 Mar 07:27 PM
BusinessHouse prices had 'first meaningful increase for more than a year'Prices seem to have risen in February but were still well short of the 2021 peak.05 Mar 07:42 PM
Business$50k apartment NZ's cheapest 2024 sale so farThe $50k apartment might have looked like a steal, but came with a sting.11 Dec 06:19 PM
New ZealandLuxury estate couple taken to court for refusing to pay levies over unmowed lawn, weedsThe judge likened it to not paying rates because the potholes had not been fixed.08 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHSBC hit by surge in Hong Kong property loan defaultsFinancial Times: Bank has more than $4.8bn in exposure to defaulted loans in Hong Kong.22 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandWellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for saleThe sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.15 Jul 01:13 AM
InvestmentHouse prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisionsMay-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.16 Jun 11:01 PM
New ZealandUnpaid rent: One tenant was $33k behind in rent; another lay dead in their council flatA long-term landlord says bad management is behind tenants getting so far behind in rent.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuyer confidence increasing in property marketThe trend of multiple offers being made on properties is expected to continue in 2024.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours dispute: Restraining orders issued to stop 'World War 3'Legal shots fired between neighbours over gun range and security cameras on right-of-way.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLandlords ordered to pay mum $5k for unlawful evictionShe was very surprised to see her former home advertised only days later.06 Dec 02:47 AM
New ZealandHistoric Whanganui building put up for auctionThe building was originally built in 1914 and will go under the hammer in December.09 Nov 04:00 PM
