Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Property

Reserve Bank move welcomed as boost for first-home buyers

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed plans by the Reserve Bank to relax mortgage lending restrictions, saying the move will help more New Zealanders...

Franklin Village takes shape

Work is ramping up to provide new independent living options in Pukekohe. The Franklin Village project on McNally Road in Pukekohe will be made up...

Getting your kids on the property ladder in Franklin

Let’s face it, getting into the property market isn’t as easy as it used to be, especially for young people. Here in Franklin, prices have...

Council votes to replace housing plan with stronger flood protections

Auckland Council has voted to withdraw its current planning proposal and replace it with a new version designed to better protect homes and communities...

Auckland Council to decide on housing density plan

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee is meeting today, Wednesday 24 September, to consider two options for Auckland’s future planning rules.  Both options must meet...

Wastewater issues ongoing as developer placed in receivership

By Chris Harrowell, Eastern Times The company behind a rural East Auckland residential housing development that’s battling issues relating to wastewater infrastructure has been...

House values decrease again slightly

The latest QV House Price Index shows average residential property values across New Zealand dipped by 0.5 per cent over the three months to...

Green light granted for garden sheds and garages

New Zealand homeowners building garden sheds, sleepouts, or garages are set to face less red tape and fewer delays. Stock photo supplied Andy Watkins...

Doors wide open for first home buyers

Listings for properties for sale across the country have dropped by almost 2000 for the third consecutive month. Around 60 per cent of new property...

Residential building costs edge higher

Residential construction costs rose slightly 0.6 per cent in the June 2025 quarter, according to Cotality’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI). That’s up from...