Auckland real estate agent Dave Tomu ordered to repay $23k in unpaid rent
The landlord, who has name suppression, said she had known Tomu for about 10 years and she called…
Two arrested after $100,000 of kiwifruit pollen stolen from Kerikeri property
Police searched three other properties in Kerikeri and found a “significant quantity” of the pollen, a vintage vehicle…
Thai developers put cash first as property market faces stacked crises
Prasert said that amid geopolitical instability, another notable trend was emerging: Thailand is increasingly becoming a “second home”…
Another major bank increases some home loan rates
BNZ has increased some of its fixed home loan rates. Effective today, the bank increased its standard one-year…
Auckland Council forced sale: Northcote home sold by auction over $219k rates debt
“The property is unsecured,” he told attendees. “We can’t guarantee anything in terms of the condition of the…
Kiwibank joins other banks with home loan rate rises
Kiwibank is the latest bank to raise home loan interest rates, as concern grows about the future path…
Cross-lease owners warned Court of Appeal ruling may curb veto power
The dispute between Sue Lynn Liow and Sai Hoe Tan against Brett Martelli and Susannah Keith went to…
AI tells tenant she should ask for $40k
Tenants using artificial intelligence to help them make applications to the Tenancy Tribunal are creating extra work and…
Can you use generative AI in Family Court? The rules and risks – Ex-Files
2. Confidentiality needs to be upheld, as well as privacy suppression. You should not enter any information into…
Police chase sparked after more than 200 litres of diesel stolen from commercial property near Hamilton
Waikato western area commander Inspector Andrew Mortimore said yesterday’s call gave police a head start. “By the time…
‘Landlords only’ FB group admin must pay $7500 for ignoring privacy request
An administrator of a “landlords only” Facebook group has been ordered to pay $7500 after a tenant was…
Devonport Naval Base: NZDF silent on last private home overlooking site after $4.2m church purchase
While costly, the 2025 purchase seemed prudent, given security concerns and potential “espionage” threats arising from the property’s…