Property

Housing supply sees biggest jump on record

The number of properties for sale across the country saw the biggest year-on-year jump ever in July, while prices continued to drop according to the latest... Read More

Watermain upgrades in Pyes Pa and Mount Maunganui

Tauranga City Council has watermain upgrades planned for both Pyes Pa and Mount Maunganui. These upgrades may require some lane closures on some roads and traffic... Read More

Burst water pipe causes council building closure

A water pipe has burst in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Tauranga office, requiring the doors to be closed to the public for the next five days. "The... Read More

Plan to increase Rotorua housing supply

Key aspects of a District Plan change to enable greater housing choice and supply in Rotorua are now in effect with other proposed changes open for submissions. Housing... Read More

Calls to put freeze on rent increases again

An immediate freeze on rent increases could provide a much needed break for renters, says the Human Rights Commission. A housing inquiry, launched by the commission... Read More

Housing rule changes for Te Puke and Ōmokoroa

New rules that allow sites to have three homes up to three storeys high are set to be introduced in Te Puke and Ōmokoroa. The changes, being driven by central... Read More

Housing: Most homeowners make profit on sales

Most homeowners are continuing to make healthy profits when they sell their houses, despite the market for resales showing further signs of weakness. CoreLogic's... Read More

Housing rules changing for Tauranga

It's about to get easier to build a range of housing options, says Tauranga City Council. Proposed Plan Change 33 was approved on Monday by council to start public... Read More

New BOP property and business scholarship

Tauranga property and business industry advocates, Urban Task Force for Tauranga are announcing the establishment of a Leader Development Scholarship to encourage,... Read More

Kāinga Ora to build units on former hall site

Fourteen new homes for people with mobility issues are being built in Whakatāne for Government housing agency Kāinga Ora. The two-bedroom homes are being built... Read More

Tax break to boost long-term rental supply

The government is today announcing a tax break for developers for as long as the homes are held as long-term rentals. Housing Minister Megan Woods the changes... Read More

House price drop put some in negative equity

Some home buyers are already experiencing negative equity in their home as market prices continue to decline. Negative equity is what happens when the value... Read More