New ZealandRent crisis hits new highAuckland's rental crisis is worsening, with prices rising 7 per cent in a year and desperate tenants going to extreme measures including offering to pay six months' rent in advance.16 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentWarrant for Bryers' arrest over unpaid $37,500 fineA warrant has been issued for the arrest of Blue Chip's Mark Bryers for non-payment of a fine.16 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentAgents offering cut-price deals, says real estate commentatorThey won't advertise it, but many real estate agents are already offering cut-price commissions in a bid to secure sales, says a leading property commentator.15 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandAgents face probe after 'misleading' house adsSome real estate agents face investigation for allegedly falsely claiming that houses were designed by architects.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi flat-hunters falling prey to foreign scammersFlat-hunters and those wanting a flatmate have been conned by scammers who lure their victims into sending money overseas.14 Feb 04:30 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Building plan takes all-in-one approachBox Living aims for the higher end of NZ's design-and-build house market.13 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDBusinessHouse sales plunge in JanuaryNew Zealand house sales sank to a new record low last month.11 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleAppetite for destructionSome Aucklanders may have been surprised to see a demolition expert supporting the campaign to save three historic St Heliers houses from the wrecker’s ball.11 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandSolo mother's plea for help over evictionA solo mother of three children has been given 90 days notice by her landlord and Housing NZ won't open her file for two months.09 Feb 08:31 PM
New ZealandRental madness: Prices to keep soaringRental prices have risen in many areas of Auckland over the past year with a real estate agency expecting another surge because of a shortage.08 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentRental market madnessDemand for rental property in Auckland is at crisis point, with some houses now attracting as many as 200 would-be tenants. 06 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomySuburbs that beat the recessionBest performers buck trend of falling house prices since peak back in 2007.05 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentBlitz on illegal home salesThe Real Estate Agents Authority has laid charges against a Wellington property company for allegedly buying and selling property without a licence.05 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentSC Finance development gets green lightThe receiver of South Canterbury Finance (SCF) is welcoming a council to allow a residential development on the outskirts of Christchurch.03 Feb 08:35 PM
BusinessReal estate agent censured for abusive emailAn abusive email mistakenly sent by an Albany real estate agent to a client has lead to an official censure.02 Feb 10:45 PM
BusinessMortgage scam estate agent sent to jail for four yearsThe former real estate agent found guilty of a $13.5m mortgage scam has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison.02 Feb 10:15 PM
Official Cash RateMortgage debt in record fallHousing lending fell in December, month-on-month, for the first since Reserve Bank records began.31 Jan 10:20 PM
EconomyAuckland houses less affordable than New YorkNZ houses are among the world's most expensive when incomes are taken into account, says a major survey released today.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamilies left high and dry as new homes sinkThe house and land package in Wimbledon Close seemed perfect - enough space to raise a family and a price within reach.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurgeon's luxury home cuts a dashConstruction of one of NZ's most significant new houses, with water on three sides, is almost finished.21 Jan 04:30 PM
