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House-building approvals break 45-year record, coronavirus impact still unclear

But where to from here for house building?

Over 5,000 house sales left in limbo

The deals have been shelved until the end of April.

Coronavirus: 128 cranes on big building sites stand idle

Contractors could suffer severe financial hardship.

How rich and famous live in the lockdown - enjoying homes usually only seen in the dark

"Stay home, save lives" - Harry Hart

Workers on Avatar film accuse landlord of coronavirus profiteering

Three film crew from Avatar's cancelled film set say landlord unfairly pocketed $20,000.

Free or cheaper Airbnb rentals offered to coronavirus medical workers

Airbnb wants to match medical workers tackling coronavirus with safe places to stay.

Simon Wilson: Beach Haven and the future of social housing

COMMENT: What's the point of solving a supply crisis if you risk creating a slum crisis?

Metlifecare claims $1.49b takeover deal still on, even with termination rights

"APVG has termination rights" - Metlifecare on takeover deal.

First case citing coronavirus before Tenancy Tribunal, lawyer expects big changes

Landlord unable to return from China: coronavirus travel restrictions

Rents frozen: Government to prevent landlords raising residential rents

Kiwi renters will get relief from any increases in rent during the immediate crisis.

Retirement village posts security guards at gates

Summerset has ramped up security around its retirement villages.

How coronavirus will hit the real estate industry

Potential long- and short-term scenarios revealed.

Auckland first-home buyers at greatest risk from coronavirus pain: experts

Banks are urging any customers hit financially by the crisis to contact them early.

Owners revealed of 20 most valuable NZ homes

Top 20 NZ homes: all is revealed in a never-before-seen list.

Six foundation areas probed at NZ's tallest apartment tower

"We would expect signoff on the foundations around mid-year." - council chief.

ANZ offers NZ's lowest ever home loan rate from a major bank

Bank drops one-year fixed home loan rate to 3.05 per cent.