Tag: NZ housing
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Neighbours Feel Helpless as Kāinga Ora Tenant RepeatedlyThrows Items Over Fence
Disturbing pattern prompts formal complaints Neighbours of a Kāinga Ora property say they feel increasingly helpless as a resident repeatedly throws household items over a shared boundary. The troubling pattern, which began to surface earlier this year, has forced affected households to seek help through formal channels and ongoing dialogue with the housing provider. The…
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ANZ lifts NZ home loan rates as RBNZ policy shifts weigh on markets
ANZ lifts NZ home loan rates as market shifts New Zealand’s largest bank, ANZ, has increased its fixed-rate offerings for home loans, adding pressure for borrowers who were eyeing affordable financing paths. In response to evolving market dynamics and a shift in expectations around the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s policy trajectory, ANZ announced a…
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Housing values flat overall; declines in Auckland, Whangārei & Tauranga
NZ housing market holds steady overall as regional dips emerge New Zealand’s housing market finished October with broadly flat dwelling values, according to the QV House Price Index. While the national average remained steady, regional variations highlight how demand and supply dynamics are shifting at a more granular level. What the latest QV data shows…
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Housing values flat overall; Auckland, Whangārei, Tauranga fall
New Zealand housing values ease overall Residential dwelling values slipped by 0.8% over the three months to the end of October, according to the QV House Price Index. While the nationwide average shows little change year on year, regional shifts reveal a more nuanced housing market across New Zealand. National snapshot: flat on the year,…
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Napier moves to six-storey housing on 44 streets: what it means for the city
Napier expands its housing options with six-storey buildings Napier City Council has updated its district plan rules, opening the door to six-storey terraced housing and apartment-style living on dozens of streets near the central city and Taradale. The changes mark a significant shift in the city’s approach to housing supply, urban density, and the look…