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Data centre boom lifts Australian non-residential approvals
Data centers

Data centre boom lifts Australian non-residential approvals

Data centre demand is keeping Australian builders busy and may prolong labour and materials shortages even as home approvals start to ease.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
iBuildNew adds land listings to boost home buyer searches
Property Market

iBuildNew adds land listings to boost home buyer searches

Hundreds more land estate listings aim to help Australian buyers compare new-home options and avoid costly commitments earlier in the process.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Building approvals jump 29.7% on apartment rebound
Inflation

Building approvals jump 29.7% on apartment rebound

Apartment approvals drove a February rebound in Australian homebuilding, but higher interest rates and energy costs now threaten builders' margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London
Fintech

A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London

Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.

By Nicola Stewart • 12 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

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Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors
Manufacturing

Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors

Stronger leasing and higher occupancy in Jakarta's offices, malls and warehouses signal a broad property recovery despite cautious pricing.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
Michigan apartment project cuts framing time by 30%
Risk & Compliance

Michigan apartment project cuts framing time by 30%

Rising insurance costs and labour shortages are pushing builders towards offsite steel framing, after a Michigan multifamily project sped up by 30%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Hakimo raises USD $12 million in growth funding round
Software-as-a-Service

Hakimo raises USD $12 million in growth funding round

Demand for AI security systems is rising as Hakimo says its monitoring reduces incidents and guard costs for property owners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Plenty of real time options available
Property Market

Plenty of real time options available

Stand-alone houses are regaining ground in Auckland and elsewhere, as Cotality's latest tool shows a patchy recovery with townhouses lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
What’s behind NZ’s townhouse boom?
Housing

What’s behind NZ’s townhouse boom?

Townhouses now account for nearly half of new dwelling consents, with Auckland driving most of the rise as buyers seek cheaper homes.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
BYD Lofts reports 15% revenue hike with new RMS system
Data Analytics

BYD Lofts reports 15% revenue hike with new RMS system

BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel sees a 15% revenue boost after deploying IDeaS G3 RMS to streamline pricing and optimise profitability amid a competitive market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Will apartments create affordable homes in Tauranga?
Data Analytics

Will apartments create affordable homes in Tauranga?

Tauranga’s push for taller Mount Maunganui buildings has reignited debate over whether greater density will ease the city’s housing squeeze.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Can x-minute cities work in New Zealand?
Data Analytics

Can x-minute cities work in New Zealand?

Auckland and Wellington stand to gain from denser neighbourhoods, but planners say the 15-minute city model will not suit every suburb.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
6 things to consider before buying a new build
Construction

6 things to consider before buying a new build

Investors risk overpaying for a new build if they ignore resale competition, parking needs and whether the development is oversupplied.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
Property sales up pre-election
Bank of New Zealand

Property sales up pre-election

Buyers and sellers are returning to the market as September sales rose 5.1% year-on-year and homes sold in fewer days, REINZ said.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Property market showing ‘signs of revitalisation’
Northland

Property market showing ‘signs of revitalisation’

Home values are edging higher as first-home buyers and tighter supply lift activity in several centres, despite wider uncertainty.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
What does the future look like for housing in New Zealand?
Hybrid & Remote Work

What does the future look like for housing in New Zealand?

Higher costs are pushing home ownership further out of reach, as New Zealand buyers favour central, higher-quality housing and amenity.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
One in four vendors make a loss on apartments
GFC

One in four vendors make a loss on apartments

Higher interest rates and softer prices left apartment owners hardest hit, with a quarter of Q4 resales in loss and median losses at a decade high.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2023