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China investment to continue despite crackdown
Mergers and Acquisitions

China investment to continue despite crackdown

China’s curbs on overseas dealmaking are likely to slow capital deployment, yet demand for global commercial property should remain strong.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017
Tall timber stacks up in commercial terms
Energy efficient

Tall timber stacks up in commercial terms

Mass timber is gaining traction because it can match concrete on strength while cutting build times, waste and carbon emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Hamilton hotel getting major facelift
District Health Board

Hamilton hotel getting major facelift

Heritage works at the 1876 Sudima Hamilton are set to draw new retailers as the CBD’s revival lifts foot traffic and spending.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Showcasing the future of smart spaces
Robotics

Showcasing the future of smart spaces

Industry professionals will hear how AI, robotics and the Internet of Things could reshape buildings, facilities and urban spaces at an Auckland expo.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
REINZ calls for LVR review as number of sales falls
Bank of New Zealand

REINZ calls for LVR review as number of sales falls

House sales have slumped by nearly a quarter nationwide, prompting REINZ to urge a review of lending curbs for first-time buyers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
World’s tallest wooden office building for Wellington?
Construction

World’s tallest wooden office building for Wellington?

The 52-metre scheme would replace the Leader’s Building and could briefly make central Wellington home to a record-breaking timber tower.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017
Industrialised building system creating ambitious city
Construction

Industrialised building system creating ambitious city

The factory could ease housing shortages by speeding up and cheapening construction, with excess capacity set to serve Southeast Asia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Auckland’s office space crunch easing
Property Market

Auckland’s office space crunch easing

Vacancy in Auckland’s CBD rose to 3.6 per cent in June, giving businesses seeking prime offices some relief after years of scarcity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Accommodation consent values soar
Skycity

Accommodation consent values soar

Record visitor numbers helped push hotel and motel consent values to GBP £490 million in the June 2017 year, Stats NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Office workers prefer car parks to supermarkets
Facebook

Office workers prefer car parks to supermarkets

For most staff, easy access to cafes, public transport and car parks matters more than a nearby supermarket, a Colliers survey found.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Building consents continue to climb during past year
Statistics NZ

Building consents continue to climb during past year

New home approvals edged higher nationwide, with Auckland still dominating even as Canterbury's post-quake rebuild boom faded.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Land use regulation exacting a high price
Physical Security

Land use regulation exacting a high price

House buyers in Auckland could be paying about GBP £530,000 extra because land use rules are inflating prices, a government-backed report says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Love of eating out is a big piece of the future of retail
Customer Experience

Love of eating out is a big piece of the future of retail

Retail centres are shifting towards food, social spaces and experiences as shops fight to lure people away from online shopping.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Jul 2017
Driverless cars to reshape commercial property
Smart Cities

Driverless cars to reshape commercial property

Tenants and landlords may need to rethink parking, charging and delivery space as autonomous vehicles alter how commercial sites are used.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
The high price of land use regulation
Real estate

The high price of land use regulation

A government-commissioned report says land rules may account for up to 56 per cent of an average home's price, worsening affordability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Ray of light for New Zealand’s housing crisis
Network Infrastructure

Ray of light for New Zealand’s housing crisis

A crown-backed fund could unlock housing developments by easing councils’ debt constraints and paying for roads, water and sewerage.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
New initiative to transform infrastructure delivery?
Crown Fibre Holdings

New initiative to transform infrastructure delivery?

The NZD $600 million seed fund could unlock more housing by speeding roads and water projects, easing a major bottleneck for developers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure
Auckland Council

Crown company to invest in housing infrastructure

Councils in fast-growing areas could unlock thousands of new homes as the government puts up to $600 million into roads and water works.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Stonewood Homes steal East Coast honours
Construction

Stonewood Homes steal East Coast honours

Hawke’s Bay builders picked up a Gold and two Silver Awards at the East Coast House of the Year contest, underlining strong craftsmanship.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017