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Property Trends
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From when the Wellington City property market started to boom (around September 2015) through to March this year, average values rose by 52%, or more than $282,500, but in the past six months, that strong upswing has come to a shuddering halt, CoreLogic Senior Research Analyst Calvin Davidson observes Wellington City’s values have been flat since March (they’re currently $827,436). Continue →
Property Trends
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In terms of an overall view, apartments aren’t generally performing any worse or better than the wider property market, although top end apartments (by size/value) could be worth keeping an eye on, says CoreLogic Senior Research Analyst Kelvin Davidson For apartments, the key markets across the country are Auckland City, North Shore, and Wellington City, and then to a lesser extent in Tauranga and Christchurch. Continue →
Design
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Given the challenging nature of the current residential market, builders, specifiers and architects are increasingly looking for ways to differentiate their projects in a crowded marketplace The Urban Developer As today’s kitchens become more integrated with technology and adapt to modern lifestyles, it’s important that builders and developers select appliances that reflect the latest in kitchen technology as well as the prestige of their project. Continue →
Property Trends
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While New Zealand’s median house prices have only seen an annual growth of 4.5% according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand figures, the Manawatu/Whanganui region has experienced a much more impressive increase of 25.4% At the same time, the ‘capital’ of Manawatu, Palmerston North, continues to outshine most other metropolitan and provincial centres. Continue →
Commercial
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With interest rates low and likely to go lower, many savers, depositors and investors are now in search for a higher yield on their funds, says James Kellow, Director of New Zealand Mortgages & Securities (NZMS) Kiwi investors love property with the medium to long-term lease income profile and net return of commercial leases attractive to them.  Continue →
Housing
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With a record low Official Cash Rate delivering both low mortgage rates and low bank deposits rates, it’s the perfect time for young renters to talk to their parents about buying a property together, says Century 21 New Zealand owner Derryn Mayne More and more New Zealand families are collaborating to secure a property. Continue →
Design
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Whether it’s indoors or out, the different greenwall and greenroof applications available today each have their own pros and cons, some are classified as living and others not, while a selection can actually be a fire hazard, says The Greenwall Company founder Mark Paul When it comes to selecting the best option for greening your home or building, the first thing you need to consider is what look and feel you are trying to achieve. Continue →
Housing
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Amending the existing schemes already available for Kiwi first-home buyers will undoubtedly deliver some quick and easy wins, Century 21 New Zealand owner Derryn Mayne comments after the Government announced its KiwiBuild reset It’s great to see that the KiwiSaver HomeStart and Welcome Home Loan schemes are getting a shot in the arm. Continue →
Property Management
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When it comes to an investment property, both seasoned investors and newbie investors alike are usually looking for the same things and there are several desirable traits that an investment property should have, but generally, what you’re looking for falls under these three categories Claire Warin – The Property Crowd Location, location, location When selecting a property, it’s important to consider the location. Continue →
Property Trends
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Mortgaged multiple property owners (i.e. investors) accounted for 25% of property purchases across NZ in July, returning their market share to levels not seen since late 2016, says CoreLogic Senior Property Economist Kelvin Davidson The CoreLogic Buyer Classification data for July shows that first home buyers’ share of property purchases is holding pretty steady at an historically-high level of 23%, more or less where it’s been for the past year, and reflecting factors such as their access to KiwiSaver for a deposit (or part of it) and willingness to compromise on location and/or property type.  Continue →
Architecture
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Family-owned building company Jalcon Homes were once again named Auckland’s Most Awarded Builder at the 2019 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Auckland regional awards The Auckland-based company went home with 9 awards including winning the Multi-Unit category, the first time Jalcon Homes have won the category. Continue →
Architecture
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Christchurch’s new Central City Library, Tūranga, was one of the 11 best in category winners at Property Council New Zealand’s Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards where it claimed the coveted Supreme Award Tūranga is one of nine anchor projects that support the regeneration of Canterbury following the earthquakes. Continue →
Design
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As society continues to become more fast-paced, the importance of commercial design is growing – especially as the office quickly turns into the place where people spend most of their waking hours Gray Puksand – The Urban Developer The question is: how can the property and development industry deliver office buildings that satisfy the needs of today’s modern office workers? Continue →
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