New ZealandState house still emptyThe country's most expensive state home has sat empty for 18 months while neighbours in the same driveway endure rowdy trespassers - sparking a government-ordered review.24 May 12:04 AM
ConstructionProperty developer says he'll find cashA property developer Tony Gapes will be back in control of one of NZ's most intensive affordable housing projects if he settles a debt within 20 days.22 May 07:00 PM
BusinessPark lessee details profitable historyThe woman who claims she could not afford a $73,750 annual Greenlane leasehold bill was involved in three other multimillion-dollar Auckland property investments.21 May 09:19 PM
InvestmentGiant landlord gets a tick from investorsInstitutional investors are praising the annual result of Kiwi Income Property Trust, saying it reflects the management shakeup which saw the exit of Commonwealth Bank of Australia.20 May 05:30 PM
BusinessChen takes stand in leasehold disputeA sorry list of deterioration to a $2 million-plus Auckland mansion at the heart of litigation against a lessee was read out in the High Court this morning.20 May 04:52 AM
New ZealandPensioners take on developersA handful of Auckland pensioners have stopped developers in their tracks.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour and Greens pull support for law changeLabour and Greens have pulled their support for a law change which cracks down on migrant exploitation.19 May 05:30 PM
BusinessBoard: Tenant knew of big lease hikeLeasehold land prices around Auckland's Cornwall Park go up about ten-fold when prices are reset every 21 years, the High Court at Auckland was told yesterday.19 May 05:00 PM
BusinessAmid boom, London falls short on affordable housingThe housing crisis in London is seeing home prices spiral to records and prompting a developer to build discounted homes for those shut out of the boom.19 May 02:58 AM
BusinessLessee 'not naive in property matters', court toldGround rent of $173k is being sought from Yong Xin Chen in a case being brought by the Cornwall Park Trust Board.19 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandRemember, it's all about potentialReal estate agent Jason Trowbridge didn't bother tidying up the rooms for the photos of the Grey Lynn villa he's trying to sell - he says any likely buyers will see past the mess.17 May 01:45 AM
WorldThe penthouse nobody wantsSometimes, a hedge fund billionaire just can't catch a break. Just ask Steve Cohen.16 May 09:25 PM
EconomyLittle for first home buyersAspiring first-home buyers looking for a leg-up into the property market in yesterday's Budget had little to cheer about.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ 'fifth choice' for Chinese house buyersNew Zealand is the fifth most popular place Chinese buyers look to purchase residential property, says a Chinese website.14 May 05:00 PM
EconomyReserve Bank boss backs loan curbsGraeme Wheeler delivered a trenchant defence of the bank's curbs on high loan-to-value ratio home loans yesterday when challenged by National MP Jami-Lee Ross that the regime had been "almost too effective".14 May 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateGradual LVR easing tipped by bankThe Reserve Bank is indicating the removal of restrictions on high loan-to-value home loans may be gradual rather than a now-you-see-it, now-you-don't affair.13 May 11:10 PM
BDBDEconomyLending rules hit harder than expectedThe Reserve Bank's restrictions on low deposit mortgage lending took more borrowing out of the system than expected.13 May 09:15 PM
EconomyGovt releases offshore ownership dataThe Housing Minister has revealed that Government held data on the proportion of NZ homes owned by offshore buyers, which he says is very low compared to other countries.13 May 02:45 AM
BusinessForeclosure sale may set record for exclusive HamptonsA home in New York's Hamptons on Further Lane is up for auction in what will be one of the area's biggest foreclosure sales.13 May 01:25 AM
BusinessLegal costs setback in leasehold battleA woman who walked away from her multi-million dollar Auckland house has failed to get legal costs in a battle over freezing assets.12 May 10:43 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Battle lines over affordable homesThe battle between National and Labour for the political high ground on housing affordability is a battle fought in large measure with statistics, writes John Armstrong.12 May 09:30 PM
BusinessExpert queries solar panel ownershipAnother legal expert has raised concerns about the ownership of solar panels fixed to homes, backing this month's warning from Auckland District Law Society vice-president Joanna Pidgeon.12 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMore house hikes expectedExpectations that house prices have further to rise remain high in ASB's quarterly survey of housing market sentiment.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCheaper property sales fall as Reserve Bank loan restrictions biteApril house sales figures show mortgage lending restrictions are hitting the bottom end of the property market the hardest as the number of house sales under $400,000 fell sharply in the past year.12 May 05:00 PM
EconomyHouse sales dive 20pcThe number of house sales fell 20 per cent last month, with sales declining across all regions, but prices continue to rise, latest figures show.12 May 03:55 AM
New ZealandThe tidal wave of debtIf the hike in your rates bill seems less of a leap this year, enjoy it while you can.09 May 05:00 PM
