The Mix

Hut owned by NZ’s ‘greatest painter’ for sale - will secrets inside send price sky high?

He was dubbed New Zealand’s greatest living painter by actor Sam Neil. Now his modest South Island bolthole is to be auctioned - and included in the sale are some of his iconic artworks. More...

Tenant of $4m Ponsonby state house suggests sale amid Kāinga Ora review

The woman living in the country’s most valuable state house says it should be sold, as Kāinga Ora plans to put hundreds of homes on the market. More...

Property investors warned about 'one-bank trap'

A property investor caught out by falling house values is a reminder to landlords to be careful in how they structure their loans, one investors' group says. More...

ASB hires up to 80 more staff to deal with refixing surge

ASB said it was hiring 80 additional home ownership specialists as it prepares for a surge in home loan applications. More...

Which KiwiSaver providers have been hit hardest by tariffs

Morningstar has released its latest KiwiSaver survey, which shows the amount of money in the scheme was about the same in March as it was at the end of last year, at $121 billion. More...

How to Help Your Adult Kids Avoid a 25-Year Mortgage Trap

There’s no denying it—home ownership feels out of reach for many young people today. Sky-high property prices, rising interest rates, and the cost of living don’t leave a lot of room for saving a deposit. But there’s also a lesser-talked-about opportunity that, with the right encouragement and planning, can make a huge difference.  More...