Real estate stories
New Zealand property investors remain upbeat despite a proposed capital gains tax, with Colliers finding prices and confidence still broadly positive.
Tenants in Auckland and Wellington face tighter leasing conditions, with record-low vacancies likely to push rents higher over the coming years.
A Wellington agent earned Century 21 New Zealand’s top sales title after two years in the industry, joining the group’s global top 2 percent.
Tighter lending, weak wage growth and fewer homes on the market are limiting any relief for first-time buyers as prices fall.
Economic growth and measured construction are keeping real estate markets in good shape, even as Brexit and trade uncertainty cloud the outlook.
North Waikato's Turangi and Huntly outperformed Auckland rivals as Century 21 New Zealand handed out its 2018 national awards in Auckland.
Low mortgage rates should keep property demand supported after the Reserve Bank left the official cash rate unchanged again, though risks remain.
Lower supply is widening regional gaps, with Auckland and Canterbury cooling while most of New Zealand posts stronger house price growth.
Strong demand and scarce listings are expected to keep Dunedin property values climbing in 2019, despite higher insulation costs for landlords.
Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.
Building consents must stay high if New Zealand is to make a dent in its housing shortfall, with the industry already running at full tilt.
Shenzhen’s skyline is set for a new landmark, with the 701-metre tower poised to become the world’s third tallest building.
Sydney and Melbourne buyers face the sharpest hit as Morgan Stanley warns Australian house prices could fall 20 per cent and construction slows.
Low interest rates and looser lending are expected to cushion New Zealand property values, with first-home buyers set to gain most.
Singapore has been chosen for Volocopter’s first urban flight trials, as the German startup builds local engineering capacity and test infrastructure.
Policy changes in 2019 could dampen buyer demand and reshape lending as New Zealand's housing market enters another year of low, steady volumes.
The new unit will expand Colliers' services in New Zealand and tap Kerry Woods's experience on major refurbishments, including Auckland's QBE Centre.
Shared services beneath Barangaroo South help cut costs, save 60,000 litres of water a day and keep nearly 20,000 visitors moving.
Asia-Pacific megacities dominate a US$4.2trn construction pipeline, with Dubai and London leading projects tied to housing and infrastructure.
FBR’s share price jumped 21 per cent after its Hadrian X robot built a 180sq m house in under three days, signalling possible disruption for builders.
