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What’s behind NZ’s townhouse boom?
Housing

What’s behind NZ’s townhouse boom?

Townhouses now account for nearly half of new dwelling consents, with Auckland driving most of the rise as buyers seek cheaper homes.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Will apartments create affordable homes in Tauranga?
Data Analytics

Will apartments create affordable homes in Tauranga?

Tauranga’s push for taller Mount Maunganui buildings has reignited debate over whether greater density will ease the city’s housing squeeze.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Can x-minute cities work in New Zealand?
Data Analytics

Can x-minute cities work in New Zealand?

Auckland and Wellington stand to gain from denser neighbourhoods, but planners say the 15-minute city model will not suit every suburb.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
6 things to consider before buying a new build
Construction

6 things to consider before buying a new build

Investors risk overpaying for a new build if they ignore resale competition, parking needs and whether the development is oversupplied.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
Property sales up pre-election
Bank of New Zealand

Property sales up pre-election

Buyers and sellers are returning to the market as September sales rose 5.1% year-on-year and homes sold in fewer days, REINZ said.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Property market showing ‘signs of revitalisation’
Northland

Property market showing ‘signs of revitalisation’

Home values are edging higher as first-home buyers and tighter supply lift activity in several centres, despite wider uncertainty.

By Michael Curreen • 13 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
What does the future look like for housing in New Zealand?
Hybrid & Remote Work

What does the future look like for housing in New Zealand?

Higher costs are pushing home ownership further out of reach, as New Zealand buyers favour central, higher-quality housing and amenity.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
One in four vendors make a loss on apartments
GFC

One in four vendors make a loss on apartments

Higher interest rates and softer prices left apartment owners hardest hit, with a quarter of Q4 resales in loss and median losses at a decade high.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2023
First home buyers increase market share amid housing downturn
Bank of New Zealand

First home buyers increase market share amid housing downturn

Higher borrowing costs have not stopped New Zealand first home buyers lifting their share of purchases to 24% as prices ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022
Well-timed relief for first home buyers
Property Market

Well-timed relief for first home buyers

Tighter lending and higher mortgage costs have pushed first home buyers to a seven-year low, even as government support rules are loosened.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Sun, 22nd May 2022
What have two years of Covid taught us about property?
Property Market

What have two years of Covid taught us about property?

Sharp falls never came, but tighter credit and rising mortgage rates now threaten to turn New Zealand's Covid-era property boom into a buyer's market.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Property resale gains high across the board
Property Market

Property resale gains high across the board

Record resale profits are still spreading nationwide, with 99.3% of homes sold in Q4 2021 making a gross gain, CoreLogic says.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
First-home buyers not put off by rising mortgage rates
Bank of New Zealand

First-home buyers not put off by rising mortgage rates

Record rents are keeping first-home buyers in the market, with mortgage payments still cheaper than paying to rent for many Kiwis.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021

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iBuildNew adds land listings to boost home buyer searches
Property Market

iBuildNew adds land listings to boost home buyer searches

Hundreds more land estate listings aim to help Australian buyers compare new-home options and avoid costly commitments earlier in the process.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Hakimo raises USD $12 million in growth funding round
Software-as-a-Service

Hakimo raises USD $12 million in growth funding round

Demand for AI security systems is rising as Hakimo says its monitoring reduces incidents and guard costs for property owners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Building approvals jump 29.7% on apartment rebound
Inflation

Building approvals jump 29.7% on apartment rebound

Apartment approvals drove a February rebound in Australian homebuilding, but higher interest rates and energy costs now threaten builders' margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
BYD Lofts reports 15% revenue hike with new RMS system
Data Analytics

BYD Lofts reports 15% revenue hike with new RMS system

BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel sees a 15% revenue boost after deploying IDeaS G3 RMS to streamline pricing and optimise profitability amid a competitive market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024