Property

More interest rates relief expected for homeowners

One hypothetical scenario could have a household getting an interest saving of a little over $300 a month.

Mon, Feb 2

In front of the former Farmers’ Co-operative building, where internal demolition has begun, are, from left, Hastings District Council growth and development partnership advisor Megan Gaffaney, Mike Walker Management Ltd director Mike Walker, Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum, and Deputy Mayor Michael Fowler.

Historic Hastings Farmers' Co-op building demolished for housing

The $2.5 million development on Queen St West includes housing, commercial space and new public amenities.

Mon, Feb 2

The building has sat empty, with blackened walls and damaged signage, since May 2023 (file image).

Scorched Loafers Lodge building bought by Wellington developer

Five people died in the Loafers Lodge fire in May 2023.

Fri, Jan 30

NZ's biggest bank downgrades house price forecast

New Zealand's biggest bank has downgraded its forecast for house prices this year, but new research shows not everyone is feeling the same way.

Thu, Jan 29

First-home buyers have reached a new record market share.

Why 2026 is a 'Goldilocks year' for first-home buyers

Changes mean lenders are approving more home loans to buyers with low deposits, and some people might not realise they qualify.

Mon, Jan 26

More interest rates relief expected for homeowners

One hypothetical scenario could have a household getting an interest saving of a little over $300 a month.

Mon, Feb 2

Historic Hastings Farmers' Co-op building demolished for housing

The $2.5 million development on Queen St West includes housing, commercial space and new public amenities.

Mon, Feb 2

Scorched Loafers Lodge building bought by Wellington developer

Five people died in the Loafers Lodge fire in May 2023.

Fri, Jan 30

NZ's biggest bank downgrades house price forecast

New Zealand's biggest bank has downgraded its forecast for house prices this year, but new research shows not everyone is feeling the same way.

Thu, Jan 29

Why 2026 is a 'Goldilocks year' for first-home buyers

Changes mean lenders are approving more home loans to buyers with low deposits, and some people might not realise they qualify.

Mon, Jan 26

Concern 'ghost houses' will 'hollow out' Queenstown

Data suggests more than a quarter of the district's properties are unoccupied at any given time.

Tue, Jan 20

KiwiSaver or your house - which will give better investment returns?

Your retirement savings might have given you a better return than your house over the past 10 years, and experts say the same is probably true of the next 10.

Tue, Jan 20

Wellington rental market recovery expected – 16% increase in demand

The median rent dropped from $650 to $595 in the year to last November but that is anticipated to swing around as students return to flatting.

Sat, Jan 17

Finally ready to sell your house? Six ways to get the best price in 2026

Properties are flooding onto the market right now and getting the best price for yours requires some smart strategising.

Sat, Jan 17

No-consent granny flats from today, but it's 'not a free-for-all'

"You can't just go and build something out the back," says the Housing Minister, while arguing that the easing of existing rules will still boost housing supply.

Thu, Jan 15

December 2025

NZ's largest bank increases multiple home loan rates

Both ANZ and Westpac have hiked mortgage rates in recent weeks.

December 15, 2025

Govt reveals big consenting reforms, 'once-in-a-generation shift'

Radical changes are on the way for anyone doing building or planning work that requires a consent.

December 9, 2025

The Gordon Wilson flats are located next to Victoria University of Wellington’s Kelburn campus

Gordon Wilson Flats demolition to begin this month

Victoria University said that while the decision will disappoint some, it also provides much-needed certainty to the community.

December 2, 2025

November 2025

The Lyttleton boarding house was in a stste of disrepair.

Landlord fined $33k for failure to maintain boarding house despite warnings

The complainant said one of Murray Lawrence Hill's boarding houses in Lyttleton was in a "serious state of disrepair", with rubbish "rotting" outside.

November 20, 2025

Values in Wellington City declined 0.8% to $914,390 in the October quarter.

South shows 'early signs' of recovery in property market, Auckland falls

The housing market remains "broadly flat" with home values across New Zealand dropping 0.8%, according to new numbers.

November 12, 2025

Sale of historic high-country station expected to draw global interest

Mt Algidus Station has been listed on the open market and is expected to be one of the highest sales in the South Island this year.

November 6, 2025

ADNZ judges said the ‘Red Pine Villa’ stands as a testament to sustainable design and contextual sensitivity.

Earthquake rebuild wins top Architectural Design Award

Mitchell Coll said the design expanded on the aesthetic and considered "the couple's love for some of the more traditional elements in their previous home".

November 1, 2025

October 2025

Bank cuts one-year fixed mortgage rate

It announced this morning it would reduce its one-year fixed rate to a rate lower than the major banks.

October 29, 2025

Exemption allowing granny flats to be built consent-free passes into law

Under the new regulations, which come into effect in Q1 of 2026, Kiwis will be able to construct dwellings of up to 70 square metres in their backyards without a building consent.

October 23, 2025