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House sales starting to decline
Northland

House sales starting to decline

Sales fell by more than 2,500 from March as investors and first-time buyers took a wait-and-see approach to tighter lending rules.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
New urban growth strategies gaining traction
Green Party

New urban growth strategies gaining traction

Councils face tighter rules and faster consents as New Zealand moves to boost housing supply, curb prices and fund infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021
Property market shows signs of slowing
Hybrid & Remote Work

Property market shows signs of slowing

Signs of cooling are emerging as quieter open homes and more auctions passing in are expected to slow gains after a red-hot year.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
Property market game has changed
Bank of New Zealand

Property market game has changed

Investor borrowing has already been curbed, as new housing rules begin to slow sales and cool the market further in 2021.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
The best performing region for residential investors
Bank of New Zealand

The best performing region for residential investors

Investors in Manawatu/Wanganui saw 25.3% capital gains and 4.0% yields, making it the country’s standout residential market.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021
Housing market hotter than ever despite LVRs and Government intervention
Northland

Housing market hotter than ever despite LVRs and Government intervention

Record prices and a 14-year sales high show New Zealand's housing market is still racing ahead despite tighter lending rules and tax changes.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Thu, 15th Apr 2021
Housing policy changes – what are the facts?
Infometrics

Housing policy changes – what are the facts?

Landlords may avoid selling despite new tax rules, as CoreLogic says capital gains and Brightline liabilities outweigh the extra borrowing costs.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Apr 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Poor data and slow adoption are leaving construction late, over budget and responsible for a growing share of emissions.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Digital twin tools could help cut costly delays and emissions, as 90% of infrastructure projects are still late or over budget.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
Examining the housing market ahead of big changes
Bank of New Zealand

Examining the housing market ahead of big changes

Investor demand is set to ease as tax changes and tighter lending curbs threaten to cool the market, though prices are still rising fast.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
A year after lockdown – how have our cities fared?
Hybrid & Remote Work

A year after lockdown – how have our cities fared?

Vacancy has risen across Auckland and Wellington, while retailers and landlords wait to see whether city centres can recover from lockdown losses.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Commercial property after a year of COVID
eCommerce

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
Will these changes solve New Zealand’s housing crisis?
Bank of New Zealand

Will these changes solve New Zealand’s housing crisis?

The package aims to boost supply and help first-home buyers, but experts warn it may not curb soaring prices or fix shortages quickly.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
How the new housing package affects you
Bank of New Zealand

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
Solid start to new urbanism
Auckland Council

Solid start to new urbanism

Auckland developers are finding stronger demand and easier consents as housing shortages, low rates and relaxed zoning reshape the market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
Record breaking February as buyers rush to beat LVRs
Northland

Record breaking February as buyers rush to beat LVRs

Sales surged 14.6% year on year in February as buyers rushed to secure homes before loan-to-value restrictions returned in March.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021
Is getting on the property ladder harder for women?
Northland

Is getting on the property ladder harder for women?

Men own 31,000 more homes than women in New Zealand, underscoring how the gender pay gap is limiting access to property.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 7th Mar 2021
Slowdown looms for property market
Hybrid & Remote Work

Slowdown looms for property market

LVR curbs and tighter investor lending are expected to cool New Zealand house prices, after Tauranga posted a monthly fall.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
Eight trends shaping construction materials
Supply Chain

Eight trends shaping construction materials

Sustainability, modular builds and antimicrobial coatings are expected to reshape the sector as pandemic-era demand and supply shifts persist.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021