PremiumPremiumBusinessHousing market softens in January as threat of rising rates loomsAn economist warns that concern about rising interest rates may be a headwind.15 Feb 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty flippers chased for alleged $22m in debt quietly joined new real estate firmThe taxman wants to shut Hills Real Estate down, so staff went to work for a new company.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Why a simple granny flat for grandma is anything but simple nowOPINION: Homeowners must juggle complex rules, records and 10-year legal liability.11 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans for 1000 new homes for Flaxmere still in pipeline, but years awayFlaxmere's two biggest housing projects are still coming, but the timing has changed.11 Feb 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere did the money go? Property traders left $28m in debt and just $38k in cashLiquidators following the money trail in the hope of recovering millions in unpaid tax.09 Feb 07:35 PM
Auckland'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rulesChris Bishop wants growth centred on the central city, rail hubs and key transport routes.09 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRetired judge urges halt to suburban Auckland housing push, as mayor warns of returning to scratchChristopher Luxon's Government is weighing a lower Auckland housing number.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wouldn't put a dog in here': Taxpayer-funded tenants allegedly left in gang-run 'skid row' motelAuckland Council has shut a derelict motel as unsanitary and is weighing legal action.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Thousands of families suffering from overheating' – what's changed?Danny Rood says his former Christchurch bedroom once hit 57.1C at night.02 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandDemolition starts on historic Hastings building for inner-city housingThe $2.5m Hastings project will mix housing, offices and new public space.02 Feb 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: The risks and rewards of tapping your house for cash in retirementOPINION: Should you unlock your home's value with a reverse mortgage?31 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When to sell your rental propertyOPINION: Property prices are down but you might wait years for them to recover.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBig caveat in Building Act overhaul risks leaving home owners exposedCabinet quietly agreed it can suspend mandatory warranties for up to four years.27 Jan 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: National will want house prices to rise to boost election chancesOPINION: The PM will hope house prices rise in 2026 even if his Housing Minister doesn't.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBenno Blaschke: Why housing reform keeps stalling when politics swervesExperts say real gains in housing affordability will not arrive until the 2030s.21 Jan 08:00 PM
PoliticsCould Auckland house prices crash another 10%? Housing Minister won't sayNational MPs aren't sure what they want the Auckland housing market to do.20 Jan 11:27 PM
BusinessNZME announces a new boss for property platform OneRoofOneRoof competes against digital platforms for real estate listings.13 Jan 08:45 PM
WellingtonWhy home owners are on the hook for a fence built over the boundary 60 years agoAdam Bush says they should have been given more time to look at their options.20 Dec 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGhost town no more: Karaka developer spends millions on water fix, unlocking 5000 new homesHousing subdivisions that sat frozen since 2019 can now be built.19 Dec 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyReal NZ house values down 31.3% since peak of October 2021New REINZ data only focuses on month-to-month changes.15 Dec 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyVictopia owners near end of $72m, six-year repair saga as scaffolding comes offDoughnut-shaped top scaffolding is scheduled to be removed by January 8 as works finish.15 Dec 02:00 AM
Business'Return of the investor': Kiwibank forecasts brighter economic days aheadNZ dodged trade war bullets and now the housing market and retail spending are picking up.13 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLast of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We have $1m to invest – should we put it in KiwiSaver or give it to a wealth manager?OPINION: The rent-versus-buy call is often a lifestyle choice, not clear maths.05 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessMortgage arrears drop to near two-year low on back of OCR cutsLatest Centrix data shows OCR cuts are underpinning improving credit trends.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Herald NOWMarket mood lifts: Kiwis more upbeat on house pricesASB’s Nick Tuffley explains what’s driving renewed optimism. Video / Herald NowWatch30 Nov 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hottest trophy site in Ponsonby': Top emergency housing provider sells $6m in motels as Govt grants dipThe 17-bedroom property valued at $4m is the second an Auckland couple have sold in 2025.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive loss': Protesters gathering at sell-off of former 81-unit social housing projectCampaigners hope to shine a light on the Government's fast-paced sell-off of public land.28 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'A good place to be in': How the Reserve Bank sees house prices trackingSteady rises could be on the cards but it may be too early to call it a structural change.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew poll reveals Kiwis split down middle on capital gains tax, but one major city set against itA poll shows a dead heat between supporters and opponents of a CGT.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Landmark development': $300m apartments planned beside Henderson film studiosApartments, creative studio spaces and offices are all planned beside the Westie studios.13 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's SimplicityCompany to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCaniwi buys Mansons TCLM's properties for $95mBig plans for Mt Wellington property; Greenlane property is fully refurbished offices.29 Oct 11:54 PM