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How much money should homeowners have in their bank account if they lose their job?

OneRoof talked to various experts to find out what homeowners should do if they lose their job or find themselves in financial hardship.  More... 

Little Justice: Neil Cameron’s battle for justice through the civil courts after rent-free debacle

Neil Cameron has spent several years in and out of tribunals and the courts trying to settle with a landlord who claimed he was owed rent, and the company that bungled repairs to his earthquake-damaged townhouse.More...

Floating mortgage rates see a huge surge in popularity, with over $3.5 billion of lending done at floating rates in November

Floating mortgages surged in popularity in November, according to latest Reserve Bank monthly figures. Of the $7.556 billion worth of new mortgages taken out in November, some $3.579 billion was on floating rates. That's 47.4% of the total on floating.  More...

The number of new homes being consented has declined by a third over the last two years

According to Statistics NZ, 33,609 building consents were issued for new dwellings in the year to November, down from 38,209 (-12.0%) in the year to November 2023 and down from 50,209 (-33.1%) compared to the year to November 2022. More...

Man Builds 2,500 Sq. Ft. Dream Home From 11 Shipping Containers—and the Interior Will Blow You Away

Dream homes come in all shapes and sizes—some people choose snug cottages, while others go for expansive mansions. But Houston-based designer Will Breaux wanted something entirely outside the box, quite literally.  More...

Why building costs are unlikely to spiral out of control in 2025

The Cordell Construction Cost Index released last week showed a 0.6% rise in the build cost of a standard house in the last three months of 2024. More...