Social housing provider opens development in Johnsonville

Accessible Properties manages the largest non-government housing portfolio in New Zealand. Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett will attend the official opening of the new homes. The development of these homes has been made possible through the Government’s Social...
Signs Christchurch market cooling

Signs Christchurch market cooling

“This quarter we have seen signs that the growth of Christchurch house prices and rents may be slowing,” said Bryan Field, MBIE’s Manager of Modelling and Sector Trends. “Whether or not the Christchurch housing market is starting to return to a more normal state will...

Demolishing State Homes: A Solution to Resistance

The house that was demolished was the family home of community activist Makelesi Ngata who had lived in her home for 25 years. Last month protestors occupied the trucks that were set to remove the home and were successful in stopping its removal. Tāmaki Housing Group...

Christmas arrived early for Clarke St residents

Chris Johnstone, Tauranga Community Housing Trust Manager says the new homes will bring much joy to these Gate Pa residents and families who will now be settled before Christmas. “Modern, affordable and warm dry housing for over 20 people with a serious housing need...

Auckland Council’s initiative to increase affordable housing

The council’s guarantee will provide greater confidence to bond investors, and enable cheaper and more favourable loan terms to be offered to community housing providers, boosting the supply of affordable housing in Auckland. This could reduce the cost of homes by up...