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Repeating past mistakes of RMA

Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Housing

Auckland takes $1.4b slice of Government housing fund

The funding leaves Auckland’s housing shortage still acute, but will unlock build-ready land for up to 16,000 homes across five suburbs.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Supply Chain

Comparing markets with Australia – what can we learn?

New Zealand’s office, retail and industrial markets are expected to mirror Australia as Omicron peaks and border openings reshape demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

Hyperscale

Beijing investment bank backs Keppel Data Centre investment fund

Investment fund behind Keppel Data Centers secures $1.1bn from investors, including Beijing-based investment bank.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022

Real estate

House price jump start of a new trend?

Rising mortgage costs and tighter lending rules are expected to cool the market, even after values posted their first monthly acceleration in six months.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021

Real estate

Commercial property after a year of COVID

Vacancy rose across Auckland and Wellington offices, shops and warehouses in 2020, but low rates and investor demand kept yields firm.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2021

Housing

How the new housing package affects you

Home buyers could gain from easier grants, while investors face a tougher tax regime and rents may rise as a result.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021

Supply Chain

21 predictions for 2021

Low rates, fiscal stimulus and reopening borders should support New Zealand property values in 2021, though office and retail risks remain.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021

Real estate

Why property has gotten political

Affordability is worsening for first-time buyers as house prices outpace incomes, deepening the housing divide and fuelling political pressure.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020

Real estate

Queenstown property market bounces back

Low rates, pent-up demand and $85 million of infrastructure spending are helping Queenstown’s property market recover after Covid hit confidence.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020

Real estate

The shift away from CBDs – an Auckland case study

Takapuna could gain from a post-lockdown office shuffle as workers seek cheaper space and more home working weighs on Auckland's CBD.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020

Robotics

New Zealand’s largest industrial and residential development

The 361-hectare South Auckland project could add USD $2.3 billion to the economy and house 2,000 people by 2027.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020

Smart Cities

Greater access regulation to become a new normal

Public buildings face tighter access controls as coronavirus drives demand for safer, greener entrance systems across Australia and New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 24th May 2020

Construction

Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare

Jobs and cashflow are under pressure as New Zealand's construction sector braces for a slow restart after lockdown.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020

Real estate

First-home developments going gangbusters

Demand for affordable Auckland townhouses is squeezing supply, as first-home buyers snap up projects off the plans before building begins.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Feb 2020

Real estate

How will The Big New Zealand Upgrade effect property?

Transport spending could lift office, industrial and retail demand, but it may also squeeze supply and push up development costs.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2020

Housing

New Zealand housing now second least affordable in the world

A new report has reinforced pressure on ministers to back council infrastructure spending, after all eight cities were classed as severely unaffordable.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020