PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom state housing to homebuyer: Auckland family's journeyThe Lauina family get the keys today to their new home.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNappies, rubbish and drug use: Rental abandoned in 'atrocious' stateAuckland landlord says his tenants left property in an appalling condition.14 Aug 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionQueenstown area monster deal could be in $100m range9ha of land near Queenstown could be the area's top real estate deals.14 Aug 06:14 AM
New ZealandUnpaid rent row: Landlords fined $6000 for seizing tenant's propertyLandlords seized her property and threatened to give it away to Salvation Army.13 Aug 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceHalf of all Auckland first-home buyers burdened with huge debtsHome buyers are taking on home loans five times greater than their yearly incomes.13 Aug 12:44 AM
Aged careSummerset half-year profit drops 4%The business has 28 villages either finished or planned.12 Aug 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe new hottest place to buy - it might surprise youHome values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents not worried about retaliation after Tribunal insulation caseThe group are often so cold in their own living room they can see their breath.08 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandInsulation disputes: Tenants win first nine casesTenants made 100 complaints about insulation in July after rules came into force.07 Aug 04:45 AM
New Zealand$1500 fine: First landlords busted for breaching new insulation lawsThe first landlords to breach the new insulation laws have been pinged.06 Aug 06:32 AM
InvestmentStudent who lost $60k home deposit starts GivealittleThe student bought a apartment via her mother, but now can't afford to pay.06 Aug 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAuckland property developer says he's proof that KiwiBuild works"It's been built in just nine months and its proves KiwiBuild works" - Shane Brealey06 Aug 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMind your manors: Prices drop in Auckland's wealthy suburbsHouse prices are down in super rich playgrounds Remuera, Mission Bay and Parnell.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Investment'The agent was my mum': Student loses $60k deposit"She did not warn me whatsoever about the difficulties" - daughter on agent mum.04 Aug 11:51 PM
BusinessFocus Live Earlier: A student says her real estate agent mother convinced her to buy an apartment she couldn’t affordFocus Live Earlier: A student says her real estate agent mother convinced her to buy an apartment she couldn’t afford.Watch04 Aug 07:43 PM
New ZealandLandlord claimed tenant 'smuggled' 10 tonne rock onto propertyLandlord was seeking $3510 to break up the rock.03 Aug 04:33 AM
New ZealandThe dog ate my insulation: tenant fined after pet dog damages rentalA Palmerston North tenant must pay up after their dog tore out their rental's insulation.03 Aug 03:40 AM
New Zealand12,000 Kiwis waiting for a roof over their headGovt has smashed its targets for state housing. But the queue for them just keeps growing.02 Aug 12:09 AM
New Zealand100 landlords busted for uninsulated homesUp to 100,000 rentals are still not insulated, and tenants are taking the issue to court.01 Aug 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Like them or not - 'twin key' apartments simply meeting a needWe say: Tiny studios will be ultimately be measured by those who choose to live in them.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMould and damp: Tenants evicted after complaining"The walls are wet and there is mould on the roof, windows and in the wall paper."30 Jul 06:03 AM
BDBDConstructionAuckland building consents hit record in year to JuneThe building sector remains inundated with work.30 Jul 12:03 AM
Aged careRetirement villages promise to clean up 'complicated' contractsConcerns remain about how long the changes might take.28 Jul 08:09 PM
New ZealandTenants will now have to pay up for rental damageLandlords will soon be able to claim up to four weeks' rent if tenants damage their homes.25 Jul 02:44 AM
Aged careRetirement boom: Ryman reveals plans for 20 new villagesShareholders gather as Ryman holds AGM at its Orewa village24 Jul 10:35 PM
InvestmentReal estate agent fined for selling house with illegal roomsSiu or Sam Yeung sold Auckland house with illegal rooms21 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandMan evicted after threatening to assault, stab property managerAbdellah Abaid was described as a "passionate" man capable of "vigorous expression".16 Jul 08:11 PM
New ZealandState house tenant demands $50k for garage, fruit treesIt 'makes no sense' that Housing NZ would make such an agreement, Tenancy Tribunal said.16 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandFarm tenant complained of noisy roosters, alleged her landlord killed ducksA woman renting on a farm lodged a Tenancy Tribunal claim against her landlord.15 Jul 11:15 PM
New ZealandCheap and cheerful: Ōhakune train carriages on blockWinter holiday home and income in Ōhakune for under $300,000.15 Jul 06:34 AM
InvestmentReal estate agent struck off for using front to buy her own homeThe estate agent hired a colleague to purchase her own family home.10 Jul 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Landlords lax on insulation have little excuseWe say: They on notice since 2015 that minimum insulation standards kick in this month.08 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionCBD traffic woes: Nelson St could re-open tonightAuckland CBD could return to normal four days after panel fell from building.07 Jul 10:45 PM
BusinessRental properties empty as landlords flout insulation lawIn one street alone four rental properties are now empty.07 Jul 06:15 PM
