Another era of leaky homes is being predicted, this time in older houses, due to new insulation standards.

Two and three-bedroom serviced apartments in Auckland's Viaduct are doing exceptionally well in the recession, according to David Graham of Quinovic Viaduct.

Regional councils are offering funding mechanisms to advance money for clean heating and insulation, which home owners can repay through their rates bills over 10 years.

The shortage of real estate listings in cities around the country has seen record numbers of home owners auctioning their homes.

The Unit Titles Bill currently before Parliament's Social Services committee will make setting up unit title developments easier and more flexible.

The accidental landlord syndrome is being perpetuated by immigrants unable to sell their properties back home.

Delayed settlements can be a risky strategy for property investors, with no magic bullet clause purchasers can insert into the agreement that will protect them.

Tenancy groups are concerned over the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Amendment (RTA) Bill, saying they should encourage good practice rather than trying to bring fines and charges against tenants.

A capital gains tax on property investment is definitely not on the Government's agenda, says Housing Minister Phil Heatley.

The amended No Asset Procedure (NAP) bill, which reforms the 2006 Insolvency Act, will make it easier for landlords to make better-informed decisions on tenants and who to let their rental properties to.

They wrote it, they support it, but after the National Party introduced The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill to Parliament, the Labour Party says it still needs changes.

The Government has delivered on its promise of dealing with the chill in tougher economic times. The Budget has promised a grant of up to $1800 to pay for insulation and heating for homeowners, and it’s not subject to income testing.

Investors have been buying up affordable, new homes because they're a quality, low maintenance option that don't need looking after.

The National government is not ruling out the privatisation of Auckland's water services, the outcome of which will have a huge impact on landlords.

Data from the latest NZ Property Report from realestate.co.nz suggests the housing market may be turning from a buyers’ to a sellers’ market.

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