Property

Criticism over new Govt housing policy

The government's new housing policy has been slammed by Bay of Plenty first-home buyers, rental agents and property investors alike. The sweeping changes... Read More

BOP mayor welcomes housing investment

Opotiki's Mayor Lyn Riesterer is welcoming the announcement from the government about significant investment in housing in an effort to start a long-term resolution... Read More

Govt changes current family home exemption

The government has taken aim at property speculators with investment houses bought from this Saturday, subject to tough new tax rules. However, the two main... Read More

Govt plan to unveil first-home buyers plan

First-home buyers and industry professionals are asking the government to throw every tool they have in the box at fixing the housing crisis. The government... Read More

Sale of Mount elder villages causes mixed feelings

Elderly residents of Pitau Road Village have voiced mixed feelings about the potential sale of their homes. Tauranga City Council owns Pitau Road Village and... Read More

Papamoa Beach house sells for $4.1 million

The median house price for February in the Bay of Plenty region has increased 26.8 per cent. The median house price in the region rose from $669,000 in... Read More

Hope on the horizon for Opotiki’s housing crisis

With just 20 properties and two rentals currently on the books in the Opotiki district, it's clear to anyone in the market for a rental or a house of their... Read More

Are interest rates on the turn?

Interest rates are at historic lows with many economists picking they will begin to rise in the short to medium term, but independent economist Tony Alexander... Read More

Tauranga property market cools

Investors will remain a significant player in the housing market as the LVR speed limits imposed by the Reserve Bank kick in this month. This is according to... Read More

New flood and drainage bylaws in BOP

People who live, work or use the land around a stopbank or other flood defence and drainage areas in the Bay of Plenty may need to check out the new rules from... Read More

Expensive bills for early tenancy exits

Tenants wanting to exit a rental early are being loaded up with high fees from property managers and landlords. Renters advocates and Consumer New Zealand say... Read More

Mortgage spend near half average Tauranga income

Tauranga residents are having to spend nearly half of their earnings on mortgaging properties, according to a new report. CoreLogic's latest report also... Read More