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Auckland construction flatlines, subdued elsewhere
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Property

Build costs in retreat, for the first time

Though the average home build still comes in at about $3250sqm.

Brent Melville Thu, 11 Jul 2024
Property
7

Virtual inspections as ‘default’ will fast track consents

Time taken to get consents over the line through New Zealand’s 67 consenting authorities is seen as a major roadblock to building, and part of the reason for rampant build cost inflation.

NBR Staff Tue, 09 Jul 2024
Property
16

No ‘silver bullets’ to housing crisis – Chris Penk

From granny flats to import substitution, two ministers named Chris are in the advance guard of a Government bent on hammering out reform of the housing sector.

Brent Melville Fri, 05 Jul 2024
Property
5

Govt sets ambitious ‘live zone’ housing growth targets

‘Six-pack’ of reform rules intended to free up land, extend to councils planning for at least 30 years of housing demand, up from three years.

Brent Melville Thu, 04 Jul 2024
Property
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Queenstown buyer takes foothold at Ponsonby Central

Westwood Group paid about $70 million for the retail and hospitality hub in the trendy suburb.

Brent Melville Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Property
20

Kāinga Ora goes to Batt, for cost over quality

But procurement policy change won’t insulate the housing provider from other cost-cutting measures, including cutting up to a third of its staff roll.

Brent Melville Mon, 01 Jul 2024
Property
9

Mind the gap: the ‘unintended consequences’ of new DTI rules

Investor advocate says more central bank speed restrictions could serve as a roadblock to lending when interest rates do eventually fall.

Brent Melville Fri, 28 Jun 2024
Property
10

Branz needs to be ‘disbanded or overhauled’ says Tex Edwards

Anti-monopoly advocate says Building Research Association should shift away from reinventing the wheel to focusing on improved productivity.

Brent Melville Wed, 26 Jun 2024
Property

Promisia taps market to help fund $33m Central Otago purchase

Capital raise will supplement debt finance offer from BNZ for Cromwell lifestyle villages.

NBR Staff Tue, 25 Jun 2024
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Piecing together the Tāmaki housing ‘jigsaw puzzle’
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Build cost inflation continues to track down
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