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Apartment owners' battle against boatsheds to retain views

When a 25m marine services shed rose, apartments owners went to court.

American academics, Auckland landlords side-stepped Airbnb - then fought each other

All was well until the sides disagreed about the home’s cleanliness at the tenancy's end.

80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in city

Advocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.

Falling food prices win one battle - but war on inflation goes on

On the path to lower inflation, a few nasty surprises could still trip us up.

NZ's wealthiest school planning 191 rented apartments in Epsom

Dated motel and vacant site at 76 to 80 Great South Rd to be new residential community.

West Coast’s rental market 'worst it’s ever been'

'I’ve never seen it like this before - it’s the worst it’s ever been.'

Top scientist posts anti-Govt views on social media

Murry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.

Sagging ceiling, rotting windows: School trust board ordered to lower rent for flat that was in 'bad state'

The board, chaired by an Anglican bishop, tried to charge $800 per week for two bedrooms.

Owners who altered fire-damaged property ordered to pay $72k

Tower Insurance found that the tenants had altered the property.

Buyers line up for $70m-plus Ponsonby Central: What's inside?

Ponsonby Rd's retail vacancy rate is just 0.9 per cent, the lowest in central Auckland.

New apartments have no car parks, bikes get dedicated lift

It's proof compact, well-sited apartments without car parks will sell, the developer says.

Prices frozen, volumes stay low: subdued mid-winter house sales

National median house price remained unchanged at $780,00 from May to June; REINZ.

'Absolutely fabulous': How homeowners make money and lifelong friends renting spare rooms

"It costs me $40 a week to live in my house."

Sleeping man wakes to find property manager in his room filming him in bed

"We understand we're not perfect people... but our privacy is a big issue," says tenant.

Inside $150m St Heliers retirement village

Hybrid Jaguars and smart assistants feature in 'luxury' retirement village.

The art of the passive-aggressive Airbnb note

As a guest, you expect certain house rules. But these are manipulative.