Property

TradeMe data suggests landlords are dropping rents to attract tenants but housing unaffordability remains at record levels in many cities and regions

TradeMe data suggests landlords are dropping rents to attract tenants but housing unaffordability remains at record levels in many cities and regions

The National Party’s proposed housing reforms will be delayed until 2027 while it overhauls the Resource Management Act

The National Party’s proposed housing reforms will be delayed until 2027 while it overhauls the Resource Management Act

Sweeping reforms to the Resource Management Act will assume owners have the right to develop property and erase the need to consent routine construction work

Sweeping reforms to the Resource Management Act will assume owners have the right to develop property and erase the need to consent routine construction work

House prices are unlikely to surge as long-term interest rates remain steady despite cuts to the Official Cash Rate, Treasury’s chief economist says

House prices are unlikely to surge as long-term interest rates remain steady despite cuts to the Official Cash Rate, Treasury’s chief economist says

Dunedin flood results in 600 insurance claims so far, IAG NZ CEO Amanda Whiting says, and NZ needs to prioritise investing in natural hazard risk reduction and resilience

Dunedin flood results in 600 insurance claims so far, IAG NZ CEO Amanda Whiting says, and NZ needs to prioritise investing in natural hazard risk reduction and resilience

Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise – but we need greater transparency and trust

Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise – but we need greater transparency and trust

David Mahon argues the Chinese Government needs to act boldly and invest in its people and private businesses, suggesting doing so would make a palpable difference

David Mahon argues the Chinese Government needs to act boldly and invest in its people and private businesses, suggesting doing so would make a palpable difference

The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again

The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again

Auckland Council's chief economist says the city's Unitary Plan has delivered almost 12% more new housing in a period where the population rose only 5.4%

Auckland Council's chief economist says the city's Unitary Plan has delivered almost 12% more new housing in a period where the population rose only 5.4%

IAG says 86% of home buyers and renters now have climate risks front of mind when looking at property

IAG says 86% of home buyers and renters now have climate risks front of mind when looking at property

Reserve Bank says the Coalition's tax policies will increase houses prices and put pressure on cash-strapped commercial property owners

Reserve Bank says the Coalition's tax policies will increase houses prices and put pressure on cash-strapped commercial property owners

The Government will automatically recognise overseas building products standards to allow a wider range of residential building materials to be used in New Zealand

The Government will automatically recognise overseas building products standards to allow a wider range of residential building materials to be used in New Zealand

NZ First leader Winston Peters would consider allowing big investors to buy homes in New Zealand if it was in the national interest

NZ First leader Winston Peters would consider allowing big investors to buy homes in New Zealand if it was in the national interest

Auckland Council's chief economist says if improving affordability is a goal, then we need to give serious consideration to increasing our capacity to build new homes

Auckland Council's chief economist says if improving affordability is a goal, then we need to give serious consideration to increasing our capacity to build new homes

Act Party leader David Seymour says applying the policy retrospectively wasn't worth the work required

Act Party leader David Seymour says applying the policy retrospectively wasn't worth the work required