Housing
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 September 2024
On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio
War between landlord and tenant escalates to power, water being cut
While each party had been successful to a degree, the tribunal's adjudicator considered the tenant to be the substantially successful party.
Govt's emergency housing spend drops a third in a month
The government is celebrating the decline, saying emergency housing is not safe for families to live long-term.
Kiwis' property 'dream-scrolling' habits revealed
About one in eight Kiwi adults would rather go online and look at houses they cannot afford than have sex, a new survey has found.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 September 2024
On today's episode, a Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the… Audio
House prices stable, with signs of potential growth later this year
The housing market remains subdued, with little change in prices and sales volumes.
Survey finds Kiwis prefer browsing houses over potential dates
A new survey from Trade Me Property reveals owning a home remains the ultimate dream, but 'dream scrolling' has become the latest craze among Kiwi of all ages. Trade Me Property Customer Director… Audio
House prices fall across country
Property analyst Corelogic has new research out, and it shows that, since June of this year, 71 percent of the suburbs it tracks have seen prices fall. CoreLogic chief property economist Kelvin… Audio
Explained: how councils are updating rateable values
RNZ Explainers Editor Katie Kenny talks us through the process of local councils updating the rateable value of houses Audio
Mother not told house had been scene of a shooting
Housing agency Kainga Ora knew about the shooting, but mother of four Kelly Dey did not
The Panel with Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan discuss the performance of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in today's pivotal US presidential debate. They also… Audio
Auckland woman not told house was previous scene of a shooting
An Auckland woman is angry she was not told the house Kainga Ora moved her into after last year's storm had been the scene of a shooting. The state housing agency said they didn't disclose that… Audio
How a Wellington real estate agent lost $200,000
A 2020 new build proved to be an expensive mistake.
Where is it cheaper to own than rent?
Buying a house is about twice as expensive as renting around New Zealand, but some places are the exception. Audio
Home sharing for women
A home share initiative is underway in the Nelson Tasman region. Home Share for Her aims to bring together women looking to either share their home with someone, or women facing housing challenges and… Audio
Data shows buying a house twice as much as renting
Buying a house is about twice as expensive as renting in New Zealand as a whole and first-home buyers often have to prepare themselves for higher payments when they shift from renting to paying a… Audio
Unfinished apartments 'a blight' on suburb
Steel bars have fallen off the building and rats are flocking to the area as locals wait for a project halted five years ago to be finished or knocked down. Audio
Tenant fights for Kāinga Ora to pay after home damaged in storm
A woman whose Auckland state house flooded and tilted dangerously the night of last year's storm was not told it was on a flood plain and says she was assured it was a safe place to live. Amy Williams… Audio
Glut of houses on the market keeping values down - QV
National house values continue to fall, with plenty of stock available helping to keep prices down.
If you pay $750 in rent, why can't you get a mortgage for that amount?
Here's why a rent payment isn't always enough to prove you can service a mortgage
