Property

Housing market stalls, what's in store for 2024?

Slow and steady growth appears to be on the cards for New Zealand's housing market in 2024, as evidenced by a general stalling in home value growth this quarter. The... Read More

Discounts house sellers are accepting

Far North, Thames-Coromandel, Kaipara, Clutha, Western Bay of Plenty and central Auckland house sellers were most willing to meet the market to sell their homes... Read More

Survey underlines case for more rural police

A Federated Farmers survey shows rising rates of rural crime and underlines a strong case for more police resources in rural areas, Feds national board member... Read More

Is your home ‘alone’ these holidays?

Is your home ‘alone' these holidays? - Ka pōaha tō whare i ēnei hararei? NZ Police say ensuring your home and property is secure from burglars is... Read More

Four accommodation providers under investigation

The government is investigating whether four accommodation providers in Rotorua are complying with tenancy laws - including Spa Lodge. Twenty tenants of the... Read More

Confidence returns as property prices increase

The property market is showing continual signs of revival, with month-on-month price increases recorded across every region, according to Trade Me's Property... Read More

Relief may be in sight for interest rates

Home loan borrowers worrying about higher interest rates may finally be getting the news they have been waiting for - financial markets now expect interest rates... Read More

Principals' warning over new housing

Rotorua school principals are concerned their schools will not be able to support burgeoning student numbers from new housing developments in the city. Hundreds... Read More

House prices begin to rise - CoreLogic

After remaining flat in September, CoreLogic's national House Price Index posted the first rise in property values since March 2022, up 0.4 per cent in October... Read More

First home buyers climb property ladder

While the General Election results are set to draw a ‘line in the sand' for investors, first home buyers continue to lead the market with nearly 28 per... Read More

Signs of life in NZ residential property market

The residential property market appears to have largely flattened out in Tauranga although green shoots of recovery appear to be spreading elsewhere, says... Read More

Trade Me: Expensive districts to rent revealed

The most expensive places to rent in New Zealand has been revealed by Trade Me. North Shore city, Porirua and Manukau city are the most expensive districts... Read More