Housing
Adele made 'haunted' mansion unsellable, owner says
The 'Rolling in the Deep' singer has been accused of sabotaging the sale of a $12.7m UK mansion.
Government says it's hit emergency housing target 5 years early
But the whereabouts of 20 percent of those leaving emergency housing is still unknown.
Stalled skyscraper developer asks no media at council meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper. Audio
Tenant who sublet one-room flat to three people told to pay $1000
The agreement said just one person could live there, but when the landlord visited, the tenant was away - and three others were there.
Westpac follows ANZ interest cut moves
The bank will also reduce some of its term deposit rates by 5, 10 and 20 basis points.
For sale: One village
If you have ever wanted to own an entire village, now is your chance.
Auckland Capital Valuations delayed another 4 months
The valuations were due in October last year.
Biggest bank cuts interest rates
ANZ Bank said it would drop its special interest rates by between 15 and 25 basis points.
Property up for sale last year totalled $115b
New Zealanders listed more than $115 billion of residential property for sale last year, and some of them are still waiting to find buyers.
Rotorua emergency housing motel wind-down: Where will tenants go?
The future use of Rotorua's remaining two non-contracted emergency housing motels hinges on "local demand", as the government exits the last of its contracted motels this year.
Du Val property entity owed $4.6m to IRD - Report
Tui Terraces Limited Partnership went into liquidation owing nearly $4.6 million in taxes to Inland Revenue.
Government-iwi partnership to see 48 affordable homes built
"Gisborne has suffered from housing underdevelopment and a lack of supply, coupled with damage from severe weather events," Minister Tama Potaka says.
Deadlines set for end of emergency contracts for seven Rotorua motels
An application to extend the contracts has been approved - with conditions requiring a definite end to the homeless accommodation.
Landlord fined thousands over 'shocking' rental
Rotting flooring, sagging ceiling panels and a hole in the roof - tenants were left in a leaky property for more than a year.
Households favour short mortgage terms as interest rates fall
Households are set to make big calls about their mortgages this year, as they weigh up their options amid falling interest rates. Business reporter Anan Zaki has more. Audio
Here's who will get the biggest benefit from falling interest rates
It may be people who have a one-year fix coming up for renewal in February who experience the biggest interest rate drop this cycle.
State landlord issues 10 times more warnings to unruly tenants
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says more notices and shorter complaint wait times show its crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants is working.
The cost of building houses increasing slowly
The cost of building a house is increasing at a fraction of the pace of recent years, but some involved in the industry say the price is still too high. The latest data from Corelogic shows the cost… Audio
'Record-breakingly quiet' end to 2024 for property market
The number of properties listed for sale in December was the lowest since one company began compiling data.
