Rentals
Auditor-General scolds govt over 'unlivable' rentals
The government shelled out $37 million for private rentals to house the homeless, but is being slammed for having no checks on whether homes were suitable or worth the massive price tags.
A scathing… Audio
Rental affordability worsening, especially in Hawke's Bay
Renting a home is getting more expensive, particularly in Hawke's Bay where rent prices have increased 20.4 percent in a year.
Massey University's latest Rental Report shows a 9.4 percent rent… Audio
Housing trust keen to tap into govt's acceleration fund
Councils, iwi and developers will soon be able to start pitching the government for funding under the $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration Fund. Criteria released today is focused on building multiple… Audio
Clock ticking for landlords to meet healthy home standards
From the first of July, private landlords must ensure that their rental properties comply with healthy homes standards within 90 days of any new tenancy. This means properties must be fully insulated… Audio
The reality of renting in Wellington
The most recent Wellington rental to hit the headlines has been described as "an actual dungeon" on Facebook's Vic Deals page. Audio
Govt moves to amend Residential Tenancies Act
The Panel is joined by Jessica Wilson from Consumer NZ to discuss The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill. Audio
THL profits under pressure from bushfires and coronavirus
The Australian bushfires and the Wuhan coronavirus will put further pressure on the profit of Tourism Holdings, the extent of which will be revealed at the end of the month. Audio
Sorry state of rentals laid bare in Richmond flat
A Richmond flat with damp rooms, a sagging ceiling, and a piece of flanelette patching a hole in the shower has been help up as a symptom of the sorry state of many New Zealand rentals. Renters… Audio
'What we've got here is a tax on a tax' - Simon Bridges
The National Party leader Simon Bridges says a capital gains tax would affect the middle section of New Zealand, while the wealthy would always be fine. Audio
Poor housing could be costing $150m in ACC claims, health spending
Researchers say poor housing could be costing nearly $150 million a year in ACC claims and health spending. The figure was revealed a day after the government announced a raft of new rules for rental… Audio
Whanganui's rising rents: 'It's diabolical'
Whanganui locals are at their wits end over rapidly rising rental costs and a shortage of homes to rent.
Woman's surgery delayed by homelessness: 'There's nothing you can do, nothing'
A Lower Hutt single mother who needs surgery for a debilitating spinal injury can't get it - because she doesn't have a home to go to afterwards.
Students struggling to find rentals in Wgtn as prices soar
Wellington rentals are the most expensive in the country, and students are finding they either can't afford the properties, or there just aren't enough around. Audio
Landlords selling up in anticipation of tougher regulations
A Tauranga property investor is selling his rentals and ditching the industry in anticipation of tougher tenancy regulations. He says tougher tenancy regulations, increased rates and "landlord… Audio
Many property managers behaving illegally - church report
Rental property managers are being accused of deceit, manipulation, and discrimination in a scathing new report. The report by the Anglican Church says some property managers are resorting to illegal… Audio
Proposed ban for bidding on rental housing
The Housing Minister announced proposals this morning for reforms to existing tenancy law. The changes would stop no-cause tenancy terminations, increase the notice landlords need and limit rent… Audio
Wellington Universities look at housing more students
The number of available rentals in the Wellington has dropped 70% on a year ago, and TradeMe figures predict the demand in January is even bigger. It's giving universities in other cities the chance… Audio
Waiheke Island renters kicked out to make room for tourists
With rents rising, many longtime residents are being booted out of their rentals to make way for holidaymakers. Eva Corlett spoke to some islanders who now rely on a weekly soup kitchen. Video, Audio
Amateur landlords a thing of the past?
Will we see a mass sell-off as new rental rules hit landlords in the pocket? We ask Wellington real estate agent Grant Henderson what he predicts for the market. Audio
Tenants and landlords
There are calls for stricter regulation of the rental property sector. Alan Johnson of the Salvation Army discusses what's going on between tenants and landlords. Audio