Property
What becomes of the housing market?
In April, economists were predicting Covid could cause a 10-20 percent fall in house prices. In June, prices rose more than 9 percent - much more in some places. What is going on - and will it last? Audio
NZ cities ranked according to their affordability
Property council chief executive Leonie Freeman talks about the affordability rankings of New Zealand cities and which ones are the most unaffordable, which might not be where many think of. Audio
NZ property market closes decade with 18 record-breaking statistics
The New Zealand property market closed the decade with 18 record-breaking statistics. Online property sales site, realestate.co.nz says the average asking price for a house in New Zealand has risen… Audio
Law change means house buyers must prove loan decline
Property buyers are being warned about a change in the law that means they have to show proof if they can't get a loan from a bank. Audio
Low interest rates and population growth behind record house prices
The property market is showing renewed signs of life with prices growing in a low interest rate environment. Audio
Auckland's booming industrial property benefits Goodman
Auckland's booming industrial property market is paying off for Goodman Property Trust, with a more than 10-fold increase in gains on the value its portfolio. Audio
Southern Response 'misleading, deceptive' - court ruling
"Misleading & deceptive" - that's how the High Court has described the behaviour of Southern Response - the state owned quake insurer.
And it could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. In… Audio
No duty of care for Canterbury onsold homeowners - EQC boss
It's been described by the government as an absolute nightmare for some Cantabrians. And now it's hoping that will come to an end - courtesy of a $300 million fix-it fund.
The government has unveiled… Video, Audio
Test case lawyer not told of quake-damaged homes payouts
The Managing Director of the law firm taking the onsold test case, says as far as she is concerned, it will still be heard at the Christchurch High Court in 10 days.
Angela Parlane of Shine Lawyers… Video, Audio
Govt hopes $300m will fix quake-damaged onsold homes saga
The government is hoping a $300 million fix fund will end the nightmare for Cantabrians saddled with onsold quake damaged houses.
EQC Minister Grant Robertson unveiled the fund that will be handed… Video, Audio
Defence Minister urged to hurry over estate upgrade plan
The government's being urged to hurry up and commit to urgent upgrades of old and risky Defence Force property, including camps, buildings, roads and water infrastructure that's reported to not meet… Audio
House prices: Ōtara up, North Shore down
Property figures out today show house prices grew at their slowest rate in six years in the year to January, and in Auckland they went backwards. Audio
Fortunes of retail sector viewed more favourably
Property investors appear to be moving towards a more favourable view of the retail sector's fortunes. Audio
Waitaki Valley Village still for sale
A deserted village on 14 hectares of land beside a man made dam in the Waitaki Valley is being advertised around the world. But so far - still no takers. It was built in the 1930s for workers on the… Audio
Relationship property law 'out of date'
Moves to modernise the four decade old law that dictates how couples' assets are divided if they split up, will make significant in-roads this week. On Thursday the Law Commission, which is currently… Audio
Nelson rental frenzy 'utter hell' for prospective tenants
People looking for rentals in Nelson and Marlborough are a market with fewer properties and higher prices. RNZ Nelson-Marlborough reporter Tracy Neal has the story. Audio
Commercial property sales hit half-decade high
The commercial property market is having its strongest showing in nearly five years with strong demand from overseas investors for high-yielding real estate.
Rental property managers getting away with illegal methods - report
Rental property managers are being accused of deceit, manipulation, and discrimination in a scathing new report.
Auckland Council resource consent bungle 'a huge pain' - lawyer
A lawyer isn't surprised by Auckland Council bungling hundreds of resource consents because, she says, the city's planning rules are so complicated. The council is contacting 430 property owners to… Audio
Shortage of properties continues to put pressure on prices
The shortage of properties for sale is continuing to drive up prices, except in Auckland. Audio
