Property

Habitat for Humanity provide housing solutions

Habitat for Humanity is continuing to support Bay of Plenty whānau to achieve their housing aspirations, with two new rent-to-buy homes recently delivered and... Read More

Earthquakes: Homeowners urged to check houses

Homeowners are being encouraged to make some simple checks on their homes, and to take actions that will help keep their whānau and properties safe. 'There... Read More

House prices flatten in April

Home value growth in New Zealand stalled in April, with the 0.1 per cent dip indicative of the indecisive nature of the property market at present. CoreLogic's... Read More

Police at scene of building break-in

Police are at the scene of a break-in of a building in Tauranga South. A SunLive reader says there are four police cars and a dog present at an incident on... Read More

No 'quick fix' for Tongariro Chateau - DOC

Chateau Tongariro will continue to deteriorate despite taxpayers forking out almost $2 million a year on the historic site, officials have warned the minister... Read More

Dishwasher on fire in Katikati

A household dish washer on fire is the reason for a Tuesday late afternoon callout of the fire service in Katikati. A Katikati resident and SunLive reader... Read More

A growing problem: Tool thefts rise in Western Bay

Tool thefts continue to be a growing problem across the region, according to police and Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support. Building and construction... Read More

What moved the housing market this week

Analysis - Inflation drops, borrowers take a gamble on one-year mortgage rates, and pet-owning renters are thrown a bone. Here's what moved real estate this... Read More

Government improves access to home loans

The Government is reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending, and strengthen customer protections, Commerce and Consumer... Read More

Research finds life-changing results for homeless

Housing plus support is being shown to bring ongoing benefits for people who have been homeless. Being supported to find a home and then receiving ongoing... Read More

TCC revaluations: means woman can't sell and move

A 77-year-old Tauranga woman whose council property valuation has plummeted by $90,000 says she feels 'stuck” because selling her home will not raise enough... Read More

Earthquake-prone buildings review brought forward

The Government is bringing the earthquake-prone building review forward, with work to start immediately, and extending the deadline for remediations by four... Read More