Building Issues Minister Margaret Wilson today released a discussion document reviewing the law on multi-unit dwellings and developments. 30-12-1899 more >>
I have been informed by the Nelson District Court Collections unit that as of 2 May 2005 the $80 fee for attachment orders has been waived if it is sought and approved at the time of the Order for Examination. 30-12-1899 more >>
Opponents of 'Nanny State' are being given fresh cause for criticism over the Government’s latest mothering, or smothering proposal. 30-12-1899 more >>
Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard has left interest rates unchanged, as expected, but is ruling out any prospect of interest rates falling. 30-12-1899 more >>
New insulation requirements and moves to make it easier and cheaper to install solar water heating systems are part of major changes to the Building Code and Building Compliance Documents announced today by Prime Minister Helen Clark and Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove. 30-12-1899 more >>
Nick Churchouse reports in the Dominion Post that predictions of a slowdown in the economy are cautious as activity bolds reasonably steady despite continued global activity. 30-12-1899 more >>
Temperatures are running high after a residential property investors federation with only 4000 members put forward -proposals to send all New Zealand's 180,000 landlords back to school. 30-12-1899 more >>
National Party Housing spokesman Phil Heatley is surprised that the Housing Minister has been unable to provide reliable figures on the amount being earned by those collecting a taxpayer subsidy by living in a state house. 30-12-1899 more >>
In a feature article in the lastest ANZ Property Focus published July 23, ANZ economists say they believe that ring-fencing investment tax losses lacks a sound economic rationale.
The announcement by Minister of Housing Clayton Gosgrove that Tenancy Tribunal Decisions will be placed on the internet is great news for the rental industry. 30-12-1899 more >>
National Party Leader Don Brash today announced that National will repeal provisions in Labour's new building legislation that stop New Zealanders from carrying out DIY renovations on their own homes. 30-12-1899 more >>
New Zealand First Housing spokesperson Brent Catchpole has called on the Labour Government to direct some of its newly-discovered budget reserves at the thousands of homeowners who are suffering financially and health-wise as a direct result of having to live in leaking and rotting homes. 30-12-1899 more >>
Reforms announced
Minister for Building Issues, the Hon Clayton Cosgrove, announced (22 September) a package of reforms that will be the basis of an amended Residential tenancies Act. 30-12-1899 more >>
New survey by British currency transfer specialist HiFix found that 5% of Britons looking to buy overseas were choosing New Zealand, making it the fifth most popular destination. 30-12-1899 more >>
Ruth Hill reports in the DominionPost that despite rocketing interest rates and the Government's best attempts to rein in rampant property speculation, house prices nationwide are still nearly $50,000 higher than they were a year ago. 30-12-1899 more >>
Financially struggling Kiwis may be offered half shares in a property by the Government, under a scheme aimed at combating the country's plunging home ownership rates. 30-12-1899 more >>
Buying an apartment is like buying no other form of property. As a unit titled property, it means sharing ownership of the building and land outside your private unit. 30-12-1899 more >>
