Business
Record number of mum-and-dad landlords plan sell-offs as costs bite and outlook darkens
A survey of 200 landlords found 38% now plan to sell their rentals.
Latest from Rental Property
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Tenants who were only allowed cats posted video of dog's birthday on Facebook
The carpet stunk of dog urine but the tenants tried to claim it was from a leak.
Damp rental caused mushroom growth on carpet, family illness including bleeding noses, ears
A couple and their child kept getting sick while living in a damp Auckland rental.
‘Lobbying tactic’: Economists push back on $24.8b property investor report
The Infometrics report says investors generate 5.9% of New Zealand’s GDP.
Pensioners face delay and uncertainty over rent increases
Rotorua Lakes Council says the priority is for the transition to be as smooth as possible.
Neighbours tried to stop $10m luxury apartment block in St Marys Bay
Fourteen neighbours objected but were locked out by non-notified consent.
Beef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%
Beef porterhouse steak now averages $44.71 a kilo, up 21.5% in a year.
Seascape ghost tower: What could happen to Auckland's stalled super-project now
What next? What are the receivers doing? Will it be finished? Abandoned? Sold? Demolished?
House prices show biggest monthly increase in two-and-a-half years
But economists warn that the Iran conflict may curtail rebounding house prices.
'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack
David Sparks broke into his ex-partner's home and set the furniture on fire.
Public pushback on social housing development
'The integrity of the street needs to be respected.'
Good deed for homeless couple backfires, pensioner landlord loses property
The landlord was faced with a $300,000 fine if he did not bring it up to standard.
Footpath fight: Residents lose case over closure at retirement village
A disputes panel ruled Arvida could close the path and keep the fence.
Inside Economics: Survey shows investors turn away from housing; are Aussie bank profits too big?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Building consents continue to rise as cost pressures ease
Lower interest rates and building costs have driven a pick-up in residential consents.
Landlord posted tenants' family photos, qualifications and child's schedule in online rental ads
The photos were used on several websites to promote the Auckland property.
'Continued to achieve': Summerset's outstanding result
New Zealand's biggest retirement business drives up profit after many sales.
Landlords wary over Labour's plans for interest deductibility
NZ Property Investors Federation's Matt Ball joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge Today
'Subdued economic environment' – Winton Land half-year revenue down 60%
Unemployment, net migration and lower concrete volumes are cited as examples of downturn.
Retirement giants step up building as Metlifecare eyes sharemarket return
New village opens, land bought for another, speculation on stock exchange relistings.
$2b Lakeview Te Taumata build begins with first stage of Queenstown mega-project
'There’s some pretty tough ground to get through,' says building firm boss Dom Fleischl.
'What is the point?': Pet bonds leave renters paying more while carrying risk
More than 1700 pet bonds have already been lodged through Tenancy Services since December.
Woman seeking rest at retreat instead suffered 'calculated campaign' of intimidation
Chea Joss Cameron's time at Kawai Purapura retreat ended with criminal and tenancy cases.
'Thousands of families suffering from overheating' – what's changed?
Danny Rood says his former Christchurch bedroom once hit 57.1C at night.
Some landlords ignoring new pet laws meant to help renters
One property agency has dropped a client for refusing to accept pet owners.
Girl falls through hole in floor at rental, suffers health issues from draughts
The landlord planned to demolish the property, which impacted their repair decisions.
Couple awarded $20k after infant son exposed to lead in old rented house
By February 2025, the boy’s parents were concerned about his health.
Multi-billion developer Precinct launches 121-unit Mt Eden plans
Studio units to start from $600k range, fifth-level three-bedroom penthouses from $2.5m.
'Problematic': 541 new Auckland apartments unsold, 20% of stock built in last three years
Downturn in house sales sparked more unsold apartments but also many terraced homes too.
Benno Blaschke: Why housing reform keeps stalling when politics swerves
Experts say real gains in housing affordability will not arrive until the 2030s.