The Mix

Council delays release of Auckland property valuations until early next year

Auckland homeowners can expect a likely dip in their council valuations but will have to wait to find out until the city-wide valuations are released early next year.  More...

Kiwi Art Trail takes kiwi conservation to the streets of Te Ika-a-Māui

Forget rattling buckets for loose change on street corners; there’s a new fundraising initiative in town for kiwi conservation.  More...

Renters ‘continue to suffer’ despite inflation dropping

The consumers price index data showed rent had increased 4.5% from September 2023 to September 2024. More...

How long do I need to own my property to make money?

Seasoned property investors know that the longer you hold a property, the more likely you are to realise a capital gain.More...

Regions where people are buying property with cash

Mortgage rates are dropping thick and fast – but some regions are seeing a wave of properties being sold mortgage free.

Here are the regions where cash is becoming king in the property market. More...

Should I build a house or buy off-plan? The ins and outs

There’s nothing like that new house smell... but make sure you’ve done all your due diligence before you buy. More...

Why Gratitude Helps Financial Decisions

A study from researchers at Harvard examines the idea of the emotion of gratitude being an indicator of making the best financial decisions. More...

Scammers tried to steal Elvis Presley's former mansion Graceland - here’s how to make sure they don't get your home

Last month, a much-beloved piece of American history was nearly stolen - but not in a museum heist or a home burglary. Instead, self-proclaimed scammers used a fraudulent real estate scheme. More...

Homeowners looking for homestay students, flatmates as costs rise

Companies connecting families to international homestay students say they are seeing an increase in the number of people registering as host families, and more doing so for financial reasons. More...