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
TourismHow many kiwis work while on holiday?As the long weekend approaches, our thoughts turn to having a break away from work - but many of us will carry on with the job while we're away.23 Oct 01:01 AM
InvestmentAuckland rents up $2000 in a yearAuckland residential rents have risen by an average of $2000 over the last year - a 9 per cent hike.21 Oct 09:15 PM
BusinessPositive feedback for mega landlordRon Goodwin - who advised fellow landlords not "to be too kind" to tenants says he has been praised for his views.19 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessHouse prices: Big auction pay days overMore than half of Auckland residential properties at three big auctions failed to sell on the day meaning sellers are being advised to be "realistic" on pricing.13 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessFirm for landlords with a conscienceSocial service agencies are setting up an "ethical" property management company for landlords with a conscience.12 Oct 09:42 PM
EconomyWhat is the Auckland 'halo' effect?NZ house prices have hit a new record high but why?11 Oct 10:30 PM
Business$18m landlord: Don't be too kindLandlords back Auckland investor who has 37 properties and says tenants take advantage of him.11 Oct 10:14 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: How to pull your landlord into lineHeather du Plessis-Allan writes that the government is unlikely to do something about dodgy landlords.10 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyProperty prices up after 3-month chillAuckland property market rebounds, with average prices jumping from $821,079 in August to $836,275 last month.05 Oct 09:10 PM
EconomyAre Chinese cooling on NZ property?Moves to take the heat out of the Auckland housing market appear to be having an effect.30 Sep 09:40 PM
EconomyAuckland home affordability improvesFalling interest rates and static prices is making Auckland housing more affordable, say Massey University lecturers.28 Sep 09:10 PM
OpinionAnne GibsonFive reasons Auckland's property market has changedEvidence of a cooling in the Auckland property market is growing - but there's plenty of reasons to think there may be life left in the boom yet.22 Sep 11:40 PM
EconomyHas property market finally peaked?Auction clearance rates have dropped and attendance rates are down as soaring prices flatten out.22 Sep 05:00 PM
InvestmentBig rise in demand for Auckland rentalsBarfoot & Thompson says high number of applications is unusual for this time of the year.16 Sep 10:16 PM
Business£480-a-month for bed in lounge shedLondon's housing crisis has led to one landlord getting creative.02 Sep 11:22 PM
EconomyDo you rent? Breathe a sigh of reliefAfter years of increases, New Zealand rents stalled last month, says Trade Me Property.18 Aug 11:45 PM
PropertyRenter would rather be paying off a mortgageGreenlane renter Matt Cotton estimates he has sunk more than $100,000 in rent on his four-bedroom house since moving in four years ago.12 Aug 04:38 AM
BusinessYoung vs old for rentalsAfter millenials, US baby boomers will be the next wave driving apartment demand and pushing up rents.23 Jul 12:00 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: Problem buying? Renting is no less stressIt turns out everything you've heard about Auckland's property market is true. But it's not just buying a house that's hard. It's renting, too.11 Jul 08:00 AM
ConstructionQuarter-acre dream fades for cityAuckland needs to squeeze in and up and move to having more suburban units and apartments to meet buyers' growing financial constraints and limitations.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSome homes exempt from rental rulesTenants' rights groups have welcomed plans to insulate all rental properties, but nearly 100,000 would be exempt where it was impossible to retro-fit insulation.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland landlords prepare to hike rentsMore than three-quarters of Auckland landlords intend to hike rents in response to hefty rates increases announced by Auckland Council.23 Jun 04:45 AM
New ZealandPensioner homes set to passAuckland Council's 1400 pensioner homes look set to pass to a new community-controlled entity to be redeveloped into more intensive housing, partly for sale to private buyers.17 Jun 10:16 AM
ConstructionApartment boom for Auckland suburbsNearly 6000 new apartments are set to be built across Auckland over the next three years, with most planned for suburban and city fringe areas, new research reveals.16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical roundup: Anger over 'slum landlord' GovernmentAnger is building about the poor condition of rental properties in New Zealand writes Dr Bryce Edwards.16 Jun 02:06 AM
Small BusinessTen thousand-burger rent riseAn Auckland takeaway owner has been landed with a $110,000 rent hike demand.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLandlords stung by tenantsLandlords say they're being left thousands of dollars out of pocket by errant tenants, forcing up rents for law-abiding Kiwis.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGen Rent's woes continue to spiralSexual discrimination, illegal fees, tenants turfed out and filthy, expensive homes - Joanna Mathers finds life has never been harder for renters.06 Jun 05:00 PM
