Property

Accommodation sector at capacity for New Year‘s

Travellers looking to book last minute accommodation for New Year's Eve may be out of luck with traditional hot spots at full capacity, according to new data. Latest... Read More

The hottest locations of 2021

Let's face it - every residential market in New Zealand was hot during 2021. But which markets were the hottest? The latest QV Quartile Index shows just how quickly... Read More

Covid: Positive wastewater results in Whitianga

An unexpected wastewater detection in Whitianga may be due to one of two causes says a Ministry of Health spokesperson. The wasterwater sample taken on December... Read More

Rotorua development helping first home buyers

Another 60 homes are on the horizon for Rotorua. Resource consent was granted earlier this month to enable 60 homes to be built at 45 Frank Street. This will... Read More

Community urged to save more water

The city's water use continued to climb last week despite the recent introduction of a new Water Watchers Plan and outdoor watering restrictions. Council's water... Read More

Property owners to receive new valuations in Jan

Tauranga citywide property revaluations are currently being audited and new valuation notices are now expected to be delivered in January 2022. "Property revaluations... Read More

Tauranga’s most expensive street

Oceanbeach Road has become the golden row of the Tauranga region, with four of the top 10 selling house prices in the area this year all along the Mount Maunganui... Read More

Apartment complex planned for BOP town

Plans to build an apartment complex at the former supermarket site in Kopeopeo are back on - this time with Kāinga Ora taking charge of the development. Kāinga... Read More

Sweeping townhouse bill passes into law

A sweeping bill forcing councils to allow townhouses to be built has passed into law with the support of Labour and National. The Resource Management (Enabling... Read More

Regions hit hard as rents increase nationally

Renting a home is getting more expensive, particularly in Hawke's Bay, where rent prices have increased 20.4 per cent, according to a Massey University report. Its... Read More

Report reveals emerging issues in housing market

The New Zealand property market has had another "fascinating" year, with house price growth continuing. The Real Estate Institute's (REINZ) house price index,... Read More

Fines given for not disclosing issue in house sale

Two real estate agents have been fined $10,000 for not disclosing a significant potential defect in a property. The Real Estate Authority says the decision of... Read More