HomeStart changes pave way for more KiwiBuilders

Dec 18, 2018 | News

This means more first home buyers across New Zealand will be able to apply for a KiwiBuild home using the HomeStart grant and Welcome Home Loan. “Aligning the price caps so they are the same as the KiwiBuild price caps across the country means first home buyers can...

Insulation in rental homes – video information for non-English speakers

Dec 18, 2018 | Uncategorised

All landlords must have insulated their rental properties to the right standard by 1 July 2019, or they could pay penalties of up to $4,000 per property. It’s really important to Tenancy Services that non-English-speaking landlords and tenants living in New Zealand...

Jasmax Design for the Future Shortlisted by Int. competition

Dec 18, 2018 | News

Whittled down from 400 entries to a shortlist of 15, Jasmax are the only New Zealand designers to make the cut. Facing stiff competition from designs from around the world, there are nine countries in the shortlist, including the UK, Poland, Argentina and the USA. The...

Amendments to the Christchurch District Plan approved

Dec 14, 2018 | News

The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Megan Woods announced today that she has approved the proposal that will amend the Christchurch District Plan. Almost 95 percent (131) of the 138 written comments received were in favour of the proposal. “This...

Time is running out for landlords to meet requirements

Dec 14, 2018 | News

Under changes to the RTA made in 2016, all rental properties must have ceiling and underfloor insulation installed, wherever possible, that meet the required standard. Tenancy Services has had a nationwide information campaign underway since 2016 to inform landlords...

Proper app launches free background check feature

Dec 13, 2018 | News

The free screening tool is connected to three national databases with over ten years of records. After gaining the tenant’s approval, owners only need to input the tenant’s full name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number to conduct a search. Once these...

​Communities Call for Action

Dec 13, 2018 | News

When asked what they would say if they could talk to the Prime Minister about their community, people in six communities raised serious concerns about drugs, housing, lack of mental health services and economic problems that were holding back their neighbourhoods. The...

​Community housing project at former Wesleyhaven Village

Dec 13, 2018 | News

Wesley Community Action is delighted to announce that it has signed an agreement with Masterton prefabricated home provider EasyBuild to build 25 affordable rental homes at the former Wesleyhaven Village in Naenae. The homes will be made available to applicants on the...