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Global Stories

Property Development stories

Asia shines at Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards

Award recipients have consistently demonstrated outstanding achievement and superior performance amidst the changing business landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Property Development stories

Software-as-a-Service

How technology is changing property development

Developers can now assess sites in minutes, as new data tools cut weeks from feasibility work and simplify approvals.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020

Smart Cities

Planning a smart urban property

Urban developers face rising pressure to add renewable power, fibre and automation as tenants demand cheaper, smarter services.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019

Real estate

New skyscraper unveiled in Auckland

It will add 226 apartments and a 233-room hotel to downtown Auckland as demand for CBD homes outstrips supply, with completion due in 2024.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2019

Smart Cities

Facilities Integrate 2018 sets the scene for an exciting year

More than 2,680 delegates attended the Auckland event, as new energy management and smart-building displays drew strong interest from tradespeople.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Nov 2018

Manufacturing

Titanium Park’s Western Precinct expanding steadily

Only 40% of Titanium Park’s Western Precinct remains available after nine sites were sold or contracted, as demand from firms keeps rising.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Construction

Egypt begins building new capital

A US$45 billion city is meant to relieve Cairo's overcrowding, but critics fear the fast-tracked project could become a ghost town.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018

Real estate

A new development to increase Queenstown’s housing options

Severe housing shortages in Queenstown are set to ease as 230 freehold apartments in Remarkables Park go on sale from NZD $495,000.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Housing

Housing plan commendable, but more innovation needed

Housing prices are likely to stay firm for some time unless the government finds new ways to unlock supply and affordability.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Housing

KiwiBuild housing development scheme launched

New government backing is aimed at unlocking stalled private housing projects and speeding delivery of affordable KiwiBuild homes across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

Urban Planning

Could higher density developments make Auckland more liveable?

Higher density housing could help Auckland grow without more sprawl, as research at Hobsonville Point links walkability and amenities to liveability.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018