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All over the world, people use Tinder in search of a partner that they could spend time and connect. However, in New Zealand, the dating app is being used by aspiring first-time homebuyers asking for a prospective partner that might assist them in acquiring a house.

According to data provided by Tinder, the number of Kiwis mentioning that they were looking for a partner to buy a house in their Tinder profile had more than doubled.

A Tinder spokeswoman told a New Zealand-based news outlet ‘Stuff’ that&nbsp;the phrase “buy a house” in new users’ bios increased by 2.6 times between June 2020 and June 2021.

The bio is the area of Tinder users’ profiles where they can write about themselves, and outline what they are looking for in a partner.

Tinder provided examples of bios, ranging from light-hearted playful to pure transactional.

“Apparently it's easier to buy a house with someone else. Genuine outdoors bloke looking to settle down hopefully,” a user wrote.

“Bank told me I needed to find a partner to buy a house,” said another one.

“Just want someone to buy a house with, nothing serious,” said a prospective home buyer.

“Apparently it’s easier to buy a house with someone else. Genuine outdoors bloke looking to settle down hopefully,” one man wrote.

“Looking for someone to combine incomes with so we can buy a house using the Kiwibuild $180,000 couples limit,” said another.

However, despite the playful nature of these posts, the growing number of users seeking house also points to a large problem that young Kiwis are facing—housing affordability.

According to local media reports, the average house price across the island nation has soared to NZ $906,532 (approximately US $643,982), up 22% since this time last year.

For the vast majority of homebuyers, banks seek a 20% deposit, and across the country, which means the buyer has to shell out NZ $181,306— which is more than 3.2 times New Zealand’s average annual wage.

Consumer NZ’s survey found that 20% of New Zealanders said they were saving for a deposit but couldn’t catch up, and 42% said they were locked out completely – a total of 62%.

(With inputs from agencies)

All over the world, people use Tinder in search of a partner that they could spend time and connect. However, in New Zealand, the dating app is being used by aspiring first-time homebuyers asking for a prospective partner that might assist them in acquiring a house.

All over the world, people use Tinder in search of a partner that they could spend time and connect. However, in New Zealand, the dating app is being used by aspiring first-time homebuyers asking for a prospective partner that might assist them in acquiring a house. According to data provided by Tinder, the number of Kiwis mentioning that they were looking for a partner to buy a house in their Tinder profile had more than doubled. A Tinder spokeswoman told a New Zealand-based news outlet ‘Stuff’ that the phrase “buy a house” in new users’ bios increased by 2.6 times between June 2020 and June 2021. The bio is the area of Tinder users’ profiles where they can write about themselves, and outline what they are looking for in a partner. Tinder provided examples of bios, ranging from light-hearted playful to pure transactional. “Apparently it's easier to buy a house with someone else. Genuine outdoors bloke looking to settle down hopefully,” a user wrote. “Bank told me I needed to find a partner to buy a house,” said another one. “Just want someone to buy a house with, nothing serious,” said a prospective home buyer. “Apparently it’s easier to buy a house with someone else. Genuine outdoors bloke looking to settle down hopefully,” one man wrote. “Looking for someone to combine incomes with so we can buy a house using the Kiwibuild $180,000 couples limit,” said another. However, despite the playful nature of these posts, the growing number of users seeking house also points to a large problem that young Kiwis are facing—housing affordability. According to local media reports, the average house price across the island nation has soared to NZ $906,532 (approximately US $643,982), up 22% since this time last year. For the vast majority of homebuyers, banks seek a 20% deposit, and across the country, which means the buyer has to shell out NZ $181,306— which is more than 3.2 times New Zealand’s average annual wage. Consumer NZ’s survey found that 20% of New Zealanders said they were saving for a deposit but couldn’t catch up, and 42% said they were locked out completely – a total of 62%. (With inputs from agencies)

Housing affairs: Young Kiwis turning to Tinder to find mortgage mates

As coronavirus lockdowns weighed more on supply than demand, Australian home prices rose at the fastest annual pace since August 1989, though months of blistering gains are increasingly putting housing beyond the reach of many.

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Taking the progressive mindset a step forward, Hong Kong’s High Court has ruled in favour of the LGBTQ community with regard to owning subsidised housing.

The Hong Kong High Court ruled that the existing housing policies are discriminatory as it denies same-sex couples to own a house together.

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Although Hong Kong does not recognise same-sex marriage, the court said not acknowledging same-sex partners as a tenant’s family member "constitute unlawful discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation".

Henry Li and his deceased partner Edgar Ng filed a case against the city government’s discriminatory policies in 2019, but Ng took his own life in December after battling depression. The hearings for this case began only in April 2021.

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Ng believed that if he dies died his property would not be passed on to his partner, which was discriminatory and unfair, and therefore the couple had filed against this rule.

In the recent hearing, the Justice Anderson Chow said that the city housing policies should not deny same-sex partners joint occupancy and ownership rights as it is a violation of the Basic Law.

Taking the progressive mindset a step forward, Hong Kong’s High Court has ruled in favour of the LGBTQ community with regard to owning subsidised housing. The Hong Kong High Court ruled that the existing housing policies are discriminatory as it denies same-sex couples to own a house together.

Taking the progressive mindset a step forward, Hong Kong’s High Court has ruled in favour of the LGBTQ community with regard to owning subsidised housing. The Hong Kong High Court ruled that the existing housing policies are discriminatory as it denies same-sex couples to own a house together. Also read | Thousands take part in Poland's Pride march Although Hong Kong does not recognise same-sex marriage, the court said not acknowledging same-sex partners as a tenant’s family member "constitute unlawful discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation". Henry Li and his deceased partner Edgar Ng filed a case against the city government’s discriminatory policies in 2019, but Ng took his own life in December after battling depression. The hearings for this case began only in April 2021. Also read | Britain slams Hungary's anti-LGBT+ law as an 'affront to human rights' Ng believed that if he dies died his property would not be passed on to his partner, which was discriminatory and unfair, and therefore the couple had filed against this rule. In the recent hearing, the Justice Anderson Chow said that the city housing policies should not deny same-sex partners joint occupancy and ownership rights as it is a violation of the Basic Law.

'Discriminatory policy': Hong Kong court rules in favour of LGBTQ community

Inflation in South Africa reached an eight-year low last month on the back of low fuel prices, official figures showed Wednesday.

"Annual consumer inflation continued its downward streak, dropping to 3.7 per cent in&nbsp;October from 4.1 per cent in September," South Africa's statistics department StatsSA said Wednesday, adding that the figure was the lowest since February 2011.

The announcement comes as a relief to Africa's most industrialised economy, whose currency has been weakened by years of low growth and mass layoffs.

StatsSA said the drop was mainly fuelled by a 4.9-per cent decline in fuel prices from October last year. &nbsp;

Food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing, and goods and services were the main contributors to the annual rise in prices.

Among food, the most notable price increases were observed among bread and cereal, fish and fruit.

Average inflation stood at 4.2 per cent between January and October in 2019, down from 4.6 per cent over the same period last year.

Inflation in South Africa reached an eight-year low last month on the back of low fuel prices, official figures showed Wednesday. "Annual consumer inflation continued its downward streak, dropping to 3.

Inflation in South Africa reached an eight-year low last month on the back of low fuel prices, official figures showed Wednesday. "Annual consumer inflation continued its downward streak, dropping to 3.7 per cent in October from 4.1 per cent in September," South Africa's statistics department StatsSA said Wednesday, adding that the figure was the lowest since February 2011. The announcement comes as a relief to Africa's most industrialised economy, whose currency has been weakened by years of low growth and mass layoffs. StatsSA said the drop was mainly fuelled by a 4.9-per cent decline in fuel prices from October last year. Food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing, and goods and services were the main contributors to the annual rise in prices. Among food, the most notable price increases were observed among bread and cereal, fish and fruit. Average inflation stood at 4.2 per cent between January and October in 2019, down from 4.6 per cent over the same period last year.

South Africa's inflation drops to 3.7 percent

A two-storey building at Hindustan Nagar in Wadala&rsquo;s Antop Hill, housing a grocery store on the ground floor, collapsed on Saturday afternoon.&nbsp;

Eight people were safely evacuated from the premises.

The rescued people were rushed to a nearby hospital.&nbsp;

The reason behind the collapse is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited.&nbsp;

According to hospital officials, the victims are safe and have sustained only minor injuries on their hands and back.

According to hospital officials, the victims are safe and have sustained only minor injuries on their hands and back

A two-storey building at Hindustan Nagar in Wadala’s Antop Hill, housing a grocery store on the ground floor, collapsed on Saturday afternoon. Eight people were safely evacuated from the premises. The rescued people were rushed to a nearby hospital. The reason behind the collapse is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited. According to hospital officials, the victims are safe and have sustained only minor injuries on their hands and back.

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