Stories by Kymberlee Gomes
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The Block NZ gets the chop, houses sit empty
The Block NZ's 2024 series has been axed, with between 100 and 200 production staff out of jobs - but the houses will still be sold.
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - First-home buyers are still seeing benefits from low prices and competition, but having fewer investors in the market is impacting the rental shortage. Audio
Buyer's market, but not many buyers: Inside the housing market
Analysis - It is a buyer's market but high interest rates are keeping them out; house values have dropped, leaving sellers with reduced bargaining power.
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
Anzac Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge
On Anzac Day, most shops need to stay shut for the first half of the day till 1pm.
What moved the housing market this week
Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - Policy changes, a steady OCR rate, low construction costs, and the high cost of home ownership are impacting a "flat" housing market. Audio
Coach describes shotgun blasts, dramatic car chase, gang feud after rugby game
What led to a rugby team's van being "nearly blown up" in Hawke's Bay. Audio
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - First-home buyers are swooping in as more homes pop up for sale.