Rising Rents
Why rent controls are off the agenda - for now
9 Apr 2021
There's been much speculation that the recent housing announcement could prompt landlords who feel targeted to put up rents. Now there's counter-talk of rent controls. How would it work? Audio
Unprecedented increases in Akld flat prices on student demand
31 May 2017
One of Auckland's biggest rental agencies hiked rents on vacant apartments by 5% a week for several weeks earlier this year when demand from students surged to record levels. And now there are… Audio
People on low incomes struggling with rising rents
16 Oct 2015
Beneficiaries and people on low incomes are being hit hard by rising rents and increasing fresh food costs. Audio