The 11 houses have been built by Housing New Zealand to meet the needs of today’s social housing tenants, with double-glazing, insulation, thermal quality curtains and low-energy use appliances. They are a mixture of two, three and four bedroom units, and replace two...
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The answers to the following questions are here: How are CHO’s and Housing New Zealand agreements are similar and different. Is the intent to create a level playing field? Is this the end of IRRS? Will all rent subsidy be handled through tailored agreements? Go here...
‘ The Economist said house prices in New Zealand have climbed 13 percent in the past year, and by 21 percent in houses worth more than $1 million. It said interest in New Zealand as a bolthole for wealthy foreigners had trebled since the election of Donald Trump...
“This legislation improves New Zealand’s environmental management, helps increase the supply and affordability of housing and supports jobs and growth. It contains 40 proposals that make significant changes to five different Acts and is the most comprehensive package...
The hard cold figures are that Auckland needs another 35,000 houses currently, according to Treasury. The Unitary Plan notes that 420,000 more houses are required to meet demand by 2045, which is 15,000 completed year on year. These are stark numbers, says property...
Wellington rent prices are now just shy of Auckland’s. Rental prices shot up 7 percent last year in Wellington to a median of $480 a week. At the same time, the number of properties available for rent plunged. Wellington’s prices are just shy of...