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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily claims lengthy battle to get 'infested' rental fixedRobert Strickland has been trying to get the house repaired for the last 5 months.04 Jul 11:00 PM
BusinessRental property inspections too frequent, say landlordsBut policies differ based on the level of risk.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTenants flood call centres with non-insulation complaintsConcerned tenants have made 300 calls for help since new insulation laws brought in.04 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandA home with no insulation: Damp, mouldy and big power billsComment: With new insulation laws now in effect, what rights do current tenants have?03 Jul 07:44 PM
New ZealandInsulation deadline: What tenants need to knowTenants can win $4000 damages for uninsulated rentals. Here's how to check your home.30 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandNew renting rules won't impact many landlords – lobby groupFrom tomorrow, landlords will be stung with a $4000 fine for not insulating their homes.30 Jun 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRush leaves rentals uninsulated; MBIE warns no extension to deadlineMore than a third of rental properties in Northland won't be insulated by the deadline.28 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe tenant, the rats and the bags of muesliEvicted tenants leave behind bags of sodden muesli and a rat infestation.26 Jun 05:46 AM
