New ZealandTenant trashed property, leaving ‘mountain of rubbish’ and $30k in repairsThe landlord says it took four people four days to clear the rubbish from the property.25 Feb 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore landlords shocked, claiming property managers have kept their rentHaven Living sent payment receipts for months, but says it has now repaid money owed.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly tenant told to ‘p*** off’ by landlords when he complained about noiseHe said he was kept awake by instruments, a boxing bag, a weed eater, a mower and trucks.22 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStudent flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ goneA Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year. 22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuildFirst home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Perfect for family’: Rundown ex-gang rehab up for $1700 rentPistol and drugs once found at home. But house is fit for new tenants, its manager says.18 Feb 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidationCompany in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree apartment projects for $800m+ planned for TakapunaSites on Anzac St, The Strand and Huron St have been tagged for huge new housing schemes.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Eight-week average’: Tenancy Tribunal on how long it’s taking to hear a caseFrom March 20, the tribunal will be able to decide cases on paper without hearings.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Unacceptable levels’: Rising rent drives poverty and homelessnessOtangarei residents spend 56% of weekly income on rent, highlighting stress.12 Feb 05:07 PM
BusinessKāinga Ora is getting tougher on rent debt collectionTenants can't exceed 12 weeks' rent debt under the new policy.11 Feb 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNeighbour opposing apartment block wins concession from Metlifecare'I will need to either purchase privacy blinds or live in my bedroom,' the neighbour said.11 Feb 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Awful situation’: Edmund Hillary village residents complain about sinking hubResidents didn't expect retirement living to involve what feels like a construction site.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PropertySimplicity Living to build 264 homes in Morningside build-to-rent developmentThe project is scheduled to begin development later this year.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ opens doors to digital nomads amid tourism pushNew Zealand joins 66 countries offering visas for digital nomads.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Relevelling work’ at Remuera’s giant Edmund Hillary village centre, floors became uneven'We didn’t sign up for living in the middle of a construction zone with constant noise.'04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: Billionaires want Herne Bay trees axed, two bookings at SkyCity’s convention centreIs the money being cited really what it will cost to fix apartments near Eden Park?03 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissedUnit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler. 30 Jan 10:08 PM
Business‘Open season on renters’: No-cause eviction rules spark debateNo-cause evictions are reinstated, allowing landlords 90 days' notice.29 Jan 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Use our own public money before taking money from foreignersOPINION: 'The Reserve Bank [could buy] low-interest infrastructure bonds from Treasury'.27 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessWhere Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.23 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland tenant billed $1k after three people found living in one-bedroom flatWhen the landlord visited, the tenant was away - and three others were there.23 Jan 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up billOwners of 2-bedroom places get three choices: $350,000, $643,000 or $800,000 fix-up bill.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rentAfter being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6kAn inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.14 Jan 04:05 PM
BusinessSpain announces new measures to tackle housing crisisSome landlords targeted in tax move, while many affordable new homes sought.13 Jan 08:05 PM
BusinessLos Angeles fire evacuees face price-gougingA fire victim needing a home says price-gouging is 'obscene'.12 Jan 06:45 PM
LifestyleCockroaches, mice, rotting floors and mould - my Auckland flatting horror storyReporter Rachel Maher lays bare the trials and tribulations of her 10 homes in five years.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOne crucial word was missed from NZX announcement: Summerset CEOA word can change a meaning and that was the case with the NZX statement on Tuesday.08 Jan 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Massive accumulation' at Kāinga Ora houseTenant denied claims his house was a fire risk or pest hotspot.07 Jan 09:14 PM
Business‘Sales declined significantly’: Barfoot & Thompson on December residential trade'Given challenges, Auckland housing market came through the year in good shape.'06 Jan 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJane PhareDu Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debtIt was a lifestyle of flashy opulence - until the money ran out.30 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKnighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow much you need to earn to buy an average home under new rulesAucklanders likely to need staggering income to buy average-priced house.29 Dec 04:00 PM