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Property Trends
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Until the Coronavirus struck New Zealand in early March, the housing market was ticking along nicely, with the average national value going up 6.1% in the last 12 months, but coming out of lockdown we can expect to see a very different market, Quotable Value Ltd General Manager David Nagel anticipates Bob Dey In the final week before lockdown, we could see the impacts of uncertainty starting to have an effect. Continue →
Construction
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The New Zealand Government’s recent announcement that it has established an industry-led taskforce to identify fund large “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects after the COVID-19 lockdown is welcome news to a sector reeling from the impacts of the pandemic When the time comes, the construction and infrastructure sector will play a critical role in New Zealand’s economic recovery and the government’s acknowledgement of this will help alleviate some concern about what life may look like past the pandemic. Continue →
Commercial
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New Zealand’s $145 billion commercial property sector is facing hundreds of millions in lost revenue without further support, increasing the risk of stalling the economy, says Property Council New Zealand chief executive Leonie Freeman The challenges facing business are vast and unchartered. Continue →
Construction
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Government guidance on handling construction contracts will give many construction companies the confidence to continue to employ their people and take a lead role in the economic recovery following the lockdown, says Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Peter Silcock Government commitment to a fair and consistent approach to construction contracts impacted by COVID-19 closedown is welcome and will make a huge difference for construction companies. Continue →
Property Trends
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With a clear-headed approach that takes advantage of the tools available to us right now, Kiwis who own their own home and/or investment properties can protect those assets through the current uncertainty and the downturn that is expected to follow, says Founder of Propellor Property Investments Nikki Connors I have experienced financial disaster and the loss of my home, and there’s no way I want any other New Zealander to be in that situation as a result of our current national crisis or any other circumstance. Continue →
Construction
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After four years of planning and court battles, the demolition and re-development of Invercargill CBD is facing more hold ups with the country under lockdown As all non-essential workers head home for a minimum of four weeks to combat COVID-19, the Invercargill CBD development is unlikely to meet its target open date. Continue →
Property Trends
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Despite a nationwide property report showing new listings in March down 16.5% on the same time last year, it’s great that serious buyers have remained active online during the lockdown, says Derryn Mayne, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand While the country’s level 4 restrictions to combat the Covid-19 pandemic had an immediate impact on new listings at the end of March, average asking prices last month remained buoyant across the country – up 5% on a year ago. Continue →
Compliance & Legal
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With many tenants now unable to access their premises due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, commercial property landlords could be hit with ‘no access’ lease clauses, warn leading property and legal experts The most common standard form of commercial property lease in New Zealand, the Auckland District Law Society (ADLS) Deed of Lease, includes a ‘no access in emergency’ clause. Continue →
Training & Management
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The COVID-19 outbreak has prompted occupiers to accelerate the implementation of wellness measures in their workplaces while introducing additional hygiene and health-related steps, CBRE Global Research reports Tens of millions of employees in Asia Pacific have been advised – and in some cases ordered – to work from home due to health and safety concerns. Continue →
Finance
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Australia Stock Exchange-listed Centuria Capital has withdrawn plans for a NZ$180 million takeover of one of New Zealand’s largest listed real estate funds management platforms Augusta Capital In a statement to the ASX, Centuria confirmed the deal, which had been a matter of consideration for a considerable amount of time, had been called off amid the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing market volatility. Continue →
Property Trends
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Investment in transport is expected to invigorate development, and while there will be clear benefits for the property market, the work could also bring short-term disruption, labour shortages, construction cost increases and land speculation pressures Announced in late 2019, the Big New Zealand Upgrade is a $12b public works programme that aims to futureproof the country’s growth. Continue →
Finance
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The Reserve Bank’s decision to slash the Official Cash Rate from 1.00% to a new record low of 0.25% will help carry the momentum we’ve seen return to the property market in recent months, says Derryn Mayne, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand Regardless of how much the retail banks pass onto borrowers, the fact that interest rates are expected to stay at record-low levels in the foreseeable future will provide certainty and confidence in the sector. Continue →
Housing
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The average floor area of new homes has dropped by 21% over a decade, Statistics NZ revealed Bob Dey Construction statistics manager Melissa McKenzie said the average floor area peaked at 200m² in the December 2010 year, and shrank by 42m² in 2019. Continue →
Training & Management
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Leading cyber risk journal Recorded Future has investigated how threat actors are using the global disruptions caused by COVID-19 to further their cyber threat activities The emergence of coronavirus disease has also originated a new cybersecurity threat, igniting a bevy of COVID-19-themed phishing lures and newly registered COVID-19-related domains. Continue →
Property Trends
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Kiwi vendors are increasingly shying away from spending money on advertising their properties, but the benefits of investing in a strong marketing strategy can be huge, says Owner of Century 21 New Zealand Derryn Mayne Serious and targeted marketing will help deliver a faster, more efficient sale. Continue →
Compliance & Legal
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Developers of a New York skyscraper have been ordered to remove as many as 20 floors from the top of its recently completed project Ted Tabet – The Urban Developer The 200 Amsterdam Avenue development, being delivered by SJP Properties and Mitsui Fudosan America, has been found to have exceeded zoning limits after developers “gerrymandered” a 39-sided zoning lot in order to add height and bulk to the project. Continue →
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