New ZealandRents rise as buyers forced outHouse rental prices in Auckland could rise up to 50 per cent in some areas because new mortgage lending restrictions are pushing would-be home owners to rent.25 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Housing at heart of our cost of living conundrumThe prices of necessities such as shelter and food are rising at a faster rate than non-essential items, particularly manufactured goods, writes Peter Lyons.24 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCaught out in a supermarket queueA West Coast woman who told a court she could only afford to pay $2 a week to her former landlord was caught out trying to buy $62 of cigarettes by a judge at the supermarket.27 Sep 11:27 PM
New ZealandPark board offers relief for lesseesThe Cornwall Park Trust Board has extended an olive branch to cash-strapped ground renters, offering to change the terms of 110 controversial leases.20 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Trash is as trash doesIt's no secret that Kiwis have a love affair with property. Any spare money goes into bricks and mortar, rather than a weighty investment portfolio.08 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandChoice, but too expensiveSingle dad Tommy Sutton has looked at about 10 rental properties in two weeks in South Auckland but all have been out of his price range.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMild winter heats up Auckland rentsAn unseasonably warm winter has pushed rental prices up in 25 of 30 Auckland suburbs, forcing some families to share with each other.06 Aug 05:30 PM
BusinessChinese sleepouts 'cheaper than renting'Sleepouts built in China are due to arrive in New Zealand in containers in the next two months.22 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandTenants pay for landlords' water billsThousands of tenants are picking up the tab for water bills that should be paid by their landlords.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLandlords in the darkNew landlord Vicky Crawford has been inadvertently passing on the full Watercare Services bill to her tenants - unaware a portion of it was hers to pay.20 Jul 05:30 PM
InvestmentProperty chiefs give mixed reviewResidential rents could rise and historic buildings might be abandoned, say property chiefs who have mixed feelings about real estate changes in the Budget.16 May 05:30 PM
PropertyRenters TV show reflects grim reality, says property investors' leaderThe head of Auckland's main landlord group says TV2's Sunday night Renters reflects reality.29 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandTenant advocate slams TV's RentersA tenant advocate is appalled at TV reality programme Renters, which has featured machete-wielders, rent absconders, hoarders and neighbourhood nuisances.23 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRed zone cordons eased back furtherThe red zone cordons around quake-damaged Christchurch city centre have been eased further back today.05 Apr 06:05 AM
New ZealandMore than 7000 could be homeless in ChchThe manager of Christchurch's Tenants Protection Association says she's not surprised by new figures that show there could be more than 7000 people classified as homeless in the city.05 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandWant a flat? Make a tenderAuckland renters tired of facing crowds competing for the best properties have a new option for securing their dream home - pay top dollar by tender and it's yours.15 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Revamp tax system to help out home buyersEditorial: A contributor to our website today suggests an interesting way to make houses more affordable for young people seeking their first homes.17 Feb 04:29 PM
BusinessLange's childhood home for saleBoutique commercial office space in the South Auckland building that was the childhood home of former Prime Minister David Lange is up for sale.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRents rising faster than wages, inflationAuckland rents are outstripping wages and rising faster than inflation, a four-year comparison shows.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland city's rental prices rocketLandlords increased weekly rents for homes of every size in all but two of Auckland's 30 suburbs, a four-year comparison shows.24 Jan 04:30 PM
InvestmentRent falls tipped as demand slumpsRenters could be in luck, as a turnaround in the market has seen a flood of listings and brought prices to a standstill.14 Jan 01:05 AM
