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Rents for apartments in Auckland's CBD have recovered from their lockdown lows
25th Oct 23, 10:59am
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Rents for apartments in Auckland's CBD have recovered from their lockdown lows
Apartment market in Auckland CBD in full recovery mode as overseas students return, with vacancy rates back to pre-pandemic levels and rents rising
24th Mar 23, 12:00pm
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Apartment market in Auckland CBD in full recovery mode as overseas students return, with vacancy rates back to pre-pandemic levels and rents rising
The average rent for a three bedroom home in Auckland is now $637 a week
27th Jan 23, 11:00am
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The average rent for a three bedroom home in Auckland is now $637 a week
Median rents have dropped back from their summer peak and the number of new tenancies is at a record low
29th Aug 22, 10:11am
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Median rents have dropped back from their summer peak and the number of new tenancies is at a record low
Average rents range from $388 a week in Timaru to $640 in Porirua
10th Jun 22, 10:50am
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Average rents range from $388 a week in Timaru to $640 in Porirua
LINZ issues guidance clarifying that while foreigners can't buy existing houses in NZ, they can build rental houses
31st Mar 22, 9:30am
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LINZ issues guidance clarifying that while foreigners can't buy existing houses in NZ, they can build rental houses
Government declines request for 'build-to-rent' developments to be exempt from the interest deduction tax change, but continues to consider ways to support the sector
11th Mar 22, 9:00am
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Government declines request for 'build-to-rent' developments to be exempt from the interest deduction tax change, but continues to consider ways to support the sector
Auckland's North Shore has NZ's most expensive rents with an average $642 a week, Invercargill the cheapest at $373
10th Mar 22, 8:45am
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Auckland's North Shore has NZ's most expensive rents with an average $642 a week, Invercargill the cheapest at $373
Government proposes regulating residential property managers next year with stiff financial penalties for those that break the rules
16th Feb 22, 1:30pm
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Government proposes regulating residential property managers next year with stiff financial penalties for those that break the rules
Landlords were like Chicken Little in their claims about the effect of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
12th Feb 21, 9:22am
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Landlords were like Chicken Little in their claims about the effect of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
Rents in Auckland up by $13 a week compared to a year ago, while rents in Queenstown are down $114 a week
26th Nov 20, 10:01am
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Rents in Auckland up by $13 a week compared to a year ago, while rents in Queenstown are down $114 a week
Landlords barred from increasing residential rents for the next 6 months; Tenancies can't be terminated during lock-down period without agreement; Tenants given more leeway for late rent payments
25th Mar 20, 4:14pm
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Landlords barred from increasing residential rents for the next 6 months; Tenancies can't be terminated during lock-down period without agreement; Tenants given more leeway for late rent payments
National commits to creating a 'Regulatory Reduction Minister' portfolio to manage two-for-one regulation reduction policy
9th Mar 20, 10:29am
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National commits to creating a 'Regulatory Reduction Minister' portfolio to manage two-for-one regulation reduction policy
Average rents declined in the third quarter of the year but remain up by 6.5% compared to a year ago
10th Oct 19, 10:51am
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Average rents declined in the third quarter of the year but remain up by 6.5% compared to a year ago
Investment property prices were up and rental yields were down as the Capital Gains Tax debate raged
18th Apr 19, 10:04am
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Investment property prices were up and rental yields were down as the Capital Gains Tax debate raged
Can shoebox apartments provide many happy returns for investors in the New Year?
20th Dec 18, 9:40am
Can shoebox apartments provide many happy returns for investors in the New Year?
Residential tenants moving house will no longer pay letting fees from December 12
1st Nov 18, 4:54pm
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Residential tenants moving house will no longer pay letting fees from December 12
Rental growth strong in Wellington, Queenstown, Rotorua, Napier and Whanganui, but weak in Auckland and Christchurch
15th Oct 18, 9:44am
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Rental growth strong in Wellington, Queenstown, Rotorua, Napier and Whanganui, but weak in Auckland and Christchurch
Housing Minister Phil Twyford backs select committee recommendation for start of letting fee ban to be brought forward to December 12
5th Oct 18, 7:24am
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Housing Minister Phil Twyford backs select committee recommendation for start of letting fee ban to be brought forward to December 12
Submissions being sought on proposed changes to standards for rental properties and the Residential Tenancies Act
12th Sep 18, 11:46am
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Submissions being sought on proposed changes to standards for rental properties and the Residential Tenancies Act
Investment Property Snapshot: With standard rental yields so low in Auckland, an apartment in a hotel could be worth a look for investors chasing rental income
22nd Aug 18, 2:18pm
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Investment Property Snapshot: With standard rental yields so low in Auckland, an apartment in a hotel could be worth a look for investors chasing rental income
Augustine Lau's ex-partner sentenced for ignoring enforcement orders issued over sewage and asbestos contamination at crowded rental properties 
18th Aug 18, 9:06am
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Augustine Lau's ex-partner sentenced for ignoring enforcement orders issued over sewage and asbestos contamination at crowded rental properties 
The average rent has increased by $22 a week (+5.2%) in the last 12 months
11th Jul 18, 10:10am
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The average rent has increased by $22 a week (+5.2%) in the last 12 months
If the Government decides there needs to be more meth residue in a property for it to be considered contaminated, insurers won't have to cover the remediation costs of as many properties as they do now
31st May 18, 1:38pm
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If the Government decides there needs to be more meth residue in a property for it to be considered contaminated, insurers won't have to cover the remediation costs of as many properties as they do now
Property Institute warns the Government's moves to 'ring fence' property tax losses will have a 'disastrous impact' on the market and significantly worsen the already existing rental accommodation shortage
24th Apr 18, 10:10am
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Property Institute warns the Government's moves to 'ring fence' property tax losses will have a 'disastrous impact' on the market and significantly worsen the already existing rental accommodation shortage