Fire crews save stranded motorist trapped four hours in Canterbury flood
The man’s vehicle appeared to be caught on a stump, with the full force of the water pushing…
The greatest gift to leave your family? A lump sum to pay off inheritance tax – The Irish Times
While the parent-to-child tax-free threshold on inheritance did increase to €400,000 in 2024, the sharp rise in property…
Winton Land will no longer appeal $100k Employment Relations Authority ruling in wake of CEO Chris Meehan’s resignation
It followed a sudden announcement last month that Meehan was taking leave from his chief executive role for…
‘Good news for tenants’: Average rents hold – housing supply increases
A growing number of homeowners heading overseas are choosing to rent out their properties rather than sell as…
Ministry considers cutting number of firms constructing school property
The Ministry of Education is considering using fewer construction suppliers to build major school property projects. Around 190…
‘Popcorn time’: Is a ‘nail biter’ OCR hike coming tomorrow?
A bank economist says tomorrow’s rate hike call from the Reserve Bank will be a “nail biter” as…
Property Insider: Land around The CAB apartments marketed for student units; Icon NZ accounts; Devonport plans
“Prior to signing up to buy in The CAB, I ensured through my research that the vision for…
Unoccupied Dannevirke house destroyed by fire: ‘Could be seen over the whole town’
“It was unoccupied, so there was no one living in it. “There was no power going onto the…
What I Rent: I’m an interior designer — here’s how I’ve decorated my £700 Kent one-bed
This weekend, we’re visiting Evelyn in Marden (Picture: Justin Griffiths-Williams) Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series exploring what renting is…
Tenant not liable for dead plants in Christchurch rental, tribunal rules
A recently released decision by the tribunal stated that at the beginning of the tenancy, mature evergreen bushes…
Ditch vinegar and baking soda for oven glass cleaning – laundry product ‘works better’
A popular household item outperforms the vinegar and baking soda method for tackling stubborn grease on oven glass.…
How I made my property into my pension by downsizing to pocket £132,000
What does it feel like to downsize to a one-bedroom flat on the south coast of England? “Freedom…