BusinessLowest home ownership rates in 66 yearsHome ownership has hit a record low with the least number of Kiwis living in their own home in 66 years.09 Jan 11:16 PM
BusinessHow a couple avoided rent for six yearsHere's how a young couple have avoided paying rent in notoriously expensive Manhattan.09 Jan 07:14 PM
EconomyAustralia's building boom starting to taper offBuilding approvals in Australia were down 4.8 per cent over the 12 months to November.09 Jan 05:28 AM
BusinessFirm builds Armageddon-proof bunkersDoomsday company Vivos, is preparing its 5000-person Armageddon-resistant community in South Dakota with 585 bunkers.09 Jan 01:30 AM
BDBDInvestmentAuckland house sales, prices downAuckland house sales and prices fell last month as the country's biggest city continued to enjoy a glut of properties on the block.08 Jan 10:29 PM
BusinessHe came to stay, wouldn't leaveAnyone who has ever rented out their property - or is thinking about it - will find this story incredibly unsettling.08 Jan 07:50 PM
BusinessWhen flatting is the last resortAs the housing crisis puts the pinch on accommodation, older people are being forced to find 'flatties'.07 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessRepaired leaky homes worth 1/4 lessStigma of uncertainty could linger for homeowners 15 years after repairs, researchers find.06 Jan 04:00 PM
CompaniesWhat will house prices do in 2017?Where to for the New Zealand and Auckland housing markets? Experts give their views on what's ahead in 2017.06 Jan 04:00 PM
InvestmentBig changes coming for Wynyard QuarterNew apartments, construction of the five-star $200 million hotel, offices and transformed streetscapes: The urban renewal of Auckland's waterfront in 2017.05 Jan 05:59 PM
ConstructionWhat's in store for Precinct Properties?Precinct Properties chief executive Scott Pritchard discusses what will affect business in 2017.03 Jan 08:50 PM
Interest ratesHousemates to help pay the billsHoping to pay off your mortgage quicker or simply ease the burden of repayments? Getting housemates could be the way.03 Jan 07:15 PM
KiwiSaverA tale of three Auckland family homesCorazon Miller talks to three generations of one family who all own property in Supercity about why they chose to buy and the sacrifices they made.03 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessFears of 'massive' property price fallProperty prices have climbed to dangerous levels in several advanced economies, posing grave risks, the OECD warns.02 Jan 11:45 PM
BusinessLuxury penthouse sells for $7mA luxury penthouse that once played host to America's Next Top Model has changed hands for $7 million more than two years after being listed for sale.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeeny-tiny homes a fix for housing dreamA growing army of Kiwis discover extreme downsizing means mortgages and utility bills all but disappear.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeArts sponsorship is big businessCorporate presence within the arts and creative industries is no coincidence.30 Dec 07:50 PM
BusinessHousing crisis toughest PR job of 2016Dealing with publicity around housing affordability was the toughest public relations job of 2016, according consultancy firm BlacklandPR.28 Dec 05:34 AM
BusinessDo you live in a superstitious area?Kiwi superstitions' seem to be stretching into real estate, with research indicating addresses with no.13 are of lesser value in certain suburbs and regions.23 Dec 09:18 PM
BDBDBusinessNZ housing credit growth slowsHousing credit growth continued to lose momentum in November, according to fresh figures from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.22 Dec 03:28 AM
BDBDBusinessSupreme Court slams leaky homes legislationThe Supreme Court has criticised leaky homes legislation as slow and "tortuous" and ruled in favour of a Whangarei homeowner.22 Dec 01:35 AM
BDBDBusinessGovt and council join forces for housingThe government has joined forces with the Hamilton City Council to beef up housing supply in the city.21 Dec 11:26 PM
BusinessIconic Xmas movie homes worth millionsHave you ever dreamed of living in a scene from your favourite Christmas movie?21 Dec 09:13 PM
TourismWorld's best new hotel is in NZThe luxurious Helena Bay Lodge in Northland has been named the world's best new hotel.21 Dec 07:17 PM
InvestmentSweeping changes for apartmentsLaw changes are planned to clean up the country's $50 billion apartment sector, dogged by disputes, power struggles and financial issues.21 Dec 05:00 AM
BusinessPrivate landlords want state housesPrivate landlords are preparing to lobby the government to sell them unwanted state houses.20 Dec 11:26 PM
Investment$250m mega-apartment project axedDifficult lending conditions cited in cancellation of apartments project.20 Dec 10:21 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Govt's new housing ployCOMMENT: Blaming market forces, new PM Bill English suggests the role of housing minister is Mission Impossible.20 Dec 04:00 PM
InvestmentUS interest in property risesNapier builder Matt Symonds says the election of Donald Trump as United States President has had a local spin-off.19 Dec 08:00 PM
BDBDConstructionHousing demand raises log pricesBuoyant residential building activity has pushed up the average price for top structural logs this year rise to the highest in more than two decades.18 Dec 11:12 PM
Investment$5.1 million Waiheke sale to PaykelAn entity associated with Gary Paykel of Fisher & Paykel fame bought the Waiheke Island property.18 Dec 08:01 PM
InvestmentCouple turned $15,700 into $10.5mThree years before these Aussie millennials bought their first property, they had $15,700. Now they have a portfolio worth more than $10.5 million.18 Dec 05:26 PM
InvestmentNew council property boss looks to ManchesterAuckland Council's new property boss looks to the UK for ideas for Super City.18 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandSale delay for slice of Kiwi heaven"We had a lot of people both in New Zealand and overseas who couldn't get here before Christmas so we have extended the sale date."17 Dec 04:01 PM