Property

Fall in new homes consented in January

The actual number of new homes consented in January 2022 was down 6.3 percent from January 2021, Stats NZ says. 'There were 2833 new homes consented in January... Read More

The Historic Village brings untold history to life

Tauranga's much-loved The Historic Village is embarking on a new period of growth that will see the precinct go from strength-to-strength as a bustling hub of... Read More

Loans driving up household debt

Total household debt increased 29 per cent from the year ended June 2018 to the year ended June 2021, Stats NZ says today. Household debt or liabilities... Read More

House price growth rate lowest since Sept 2020

The property market is losing its strength as rising interest rates and stricter lending rules have resulted in house price growth fall to its lowest point in... Read More

Police ask public for information on Pāpāmoa fire

Police are asking the public to help provide information about a fire that has torn through a business in Pāpāmoa. Barber Shack in Gravatt Road has had to close... Read More

Record-high property resale profits

House sellers have been smiling all the way to the bank but that is likely to change, according to a new report. Property research company CoreLogic's latest... Read More

Housing providers call on govt to turn up supply

The government is investing more into housing than ever, yet experts say it's not how much but where it's being spent that will make the difference. 'They are... Read More

Power cut in Mount Maunganui and Waikino

12.15pm update: There are 96 properties at Mount Maunganui that are still without power. Power has been restored to the 483 Mount Maunganui properties and 180... Read More

CoreLogic: Housing affordability at all-time low

Housing affordability is worsening and has plummeted to an all-time low, with households now needing nearly 12 years to save for a deposit. The bi-annual Housing... Read More

MP: rental prices adding increased pressure

People living in the Western Bay of Plenty are coming are under increasing pressure to afford rent, says Scott Simpson. According to the Coromandel MP, the latest... Read More

REINZ: Tighter lending slowing house price growth

The rate of house price growth is slowing, as tighter lending limits and changes to credit rules prevent some buyers from getting into the market. The Real Estate... Read More

Powerco working hard to reconnect customers

Powerco crews are continuing their work to reconnect customers impacted by strong wind and rain over the weekend. Approximately 12,500 customers are currently... Read More