BusinessHousing agency to rebuild leaky unitsHousing New Zealand is demolishing a multi-million dollar state housing complex in Onehunga because of leaky building issues.01 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessRents jump $20 a week to record highRents in Auckland have hit a record high, with the median price now $520 a week24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Want to own a house in Auckland? Circle these datesEveryone who cares about the future of the economy, interest rates and house prices needs to circle two dates in their calendars this year.14 May 05:00 PM
EconomyAuckland property sales slump 29pcBarfoot and Thompson reports the slowest April in four years, while Quotable Value says values were up 2.1pc over the past three months.03 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandLittle's rental bill facing fightLabour leader Andrew Little will tomorrow make a bid to raise minimum standards of heating and insulation for rental properties.02 May 05:00 PM
BusinessContents insurance an absolute mustTenants have been strongly advised to take out contents insurance to guard against being sued for damaging rental properties.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRental property damage: Landlords liableTenants who damage rental properties aren't necessarily liable for the damage, the Court of Appeal has ruled.21 Apr 03:47 AM
PropertyNZ Herald Focus: 18 April 2016Aucklanders are being pushed out of their own housing market and are responsible for one in five house sales in cities including Hamilton, Whangarei and Tauranga. Watch17 Apr 09:58 PM
New Zealand'There's just nothing left, no money'Rising rents are believed to be driving a 46 per cent jump in food parcels being handed out each month by the Auckland City Mission since the middle of last year.24 Mar 05:57 AM
BusinessLeaseholder liable for $173k in back rentYong Xin Chen ditched her leasehold Cornwall Park house after her annual rent increased from $8300 to $73,750.14 Mar 04:25 AM
BusinessCall for rent controls, 'just cause' for evictionsTenant advocates are calling for rent controls and European-style laws requiring landlords to provide a "just cause" for evicting tenants.25 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessEvicted after dropping the F-bombA woman has been evicted from her Mt Eden flat for swearing in front of her landlord after he left a gate open and her beloved dog fled onto the road.25 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessCouncil: Landlords have too much powerAuckland Council says landlords have too much power over tenants and it wants the Government to introduce random auditing of rentals.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Business'It's hard to live in Auckland'A Trade Me listing to rent the bottom tier of a bunk-bed in a prime Auckland location has been removed.12 Feb 06:36 AM
BusinessProperty developer ordered to pay $120kThe lawyer for a Chinese property developer who was ordered to pay almost $120,000 repair costs to the house she abandoned says the amount is "excessive".11 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessThe best place in NZ to own a rentalLooking at buying a rental property? According to realestate.co.nz there's some attractive investment opportunities in some unlikely areas.11 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessRental squeeze: Bottom bunk for leaseA bed in a prime Auckland location is going for cheap on Trade Me, the only catch is you'll have to sleep under a Japanese woman.11 Feb 03:28 AM
BusinessRental squeeze: The prices being paidAuckland rents are surging - further bad news for young professionals locked out of the housing market.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We just don't want to live with you'A group of transgender flatmates living in Wellington has defended their Trade Me listing for wanting "no heterosexuals" in their advertisement.25 Jan 08:18 PM
InvestmentLeading questions: Roger MacDonaldRoger MacDonald, the new chief executive of Auckland Council's Panuku Development Auckland, gives his take on the year ahead.18 Jan 09:00 PM
EconomyAuckland home affordability improves (marginally)Auckland housing affordability has improved slightly - but the city is now 59 per cent less affordable than the rest of New Zealand.11 Jan 10:25 PM
BusinessRenting becoming more commonNew data shows renting has become more common nationwide even though most households are still owner-occupied.11 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessYoung landlord's 11 rentals in 5 yearsGary Lin says he started buying houses only so he could play World of Warcraft on his computer all day every day.08 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessRent hikes likely as demand leapsInflux of tenants moving into the city for work or study is expected to cause more stress in Auckland's rental market.06 Jan 10:00 AM
InvestmentWhat might push up rentsInterest rates might be sinking but council rates are rising and that could drive rents up.16 Dec 06:02 AM
Investment$500 a week: Auckland's rent blowHousing's perfect storm as cost of renting a typical home in Auckland hits new high.15 Dec 07:55 PM
BusinessMary Holm: A mortgage-rental dilemmaA young couple wonder if they should reduce their loan or invest in property.11 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessGovt unveils plans for 508 unitsPensioners, disabled people and low-income families will benefit from a surprise Government decision to fund 508 social housing units in Auckland.07 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessGovt to fund more social housing unitsThe Government has agreed to fund an extra 508 social housing units in Auckland in a surprise boost to previously announced policies.07 Dec 02:45 AM
EconomyAuckland property market slowsAuckland's property market showed signs of slowing last month, with a 7.7 per cent fall in sales and new listings dropping by a similar amount.02 Dec 09:15 PM
InvestmentRents set to break $500-a-week barrierAuckland tenants could be in for a New Year shock.18 Nov 08:40 PM
BusinessOptions mooted for property managersThree options have emerged as the property management sector discusses how to set standards and ethics for the powerful but unregulated managers.09 Nov 04:00 PM
EconomyAuckland property market losing its heatAuckland's biggest real estate agency says median house prices dropped 1.3 per cent last month and its chief also acknowledged auction clearance rates had "slowed".03 Nov 09:55 PM
BusinessHousing NZ Mt Albert scheme progress under fireMt Albert residents are questioning the speed of Housing New Zealand's plans for its Asquith Ave site.02 Nov 04:00 PM
