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Will the election have an impact on property market activity?
Elections rarely disrupt market activity from its existing trends, research has found, but Colliers says this one could be an exception
Research undertaken by Colliers on residential and commercial property market sales activity immediately prior and post the past seven elections in New Zealand highlights that elections rarely disrupt market activity from its existing trends, unless there are significant government property-related policies in the limelight. Continue →
First home buyers increase market share amid housing downturn
Despite buying activity among New Zealand first home buyers falling to its lowest level since 2011, CoreLogic NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson says market newcomers have still shown remarkable resilience compared to other buyer groups
CoreLogic’s biannual First Home Buyer report shows around 3,750 first time purchases were completed in Q3 2022, the lowest figure for that quarter of the year since 2011. Continue →
Higher buyer interest not reflected in housing market activity
While REINZ’s October figures saw an increase in enquiry and open home attendance in some regions, rising interest rates have caused hesitancy
The median price for residential property in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased 7.5% annually, from $892,000 to $825,000 in October 2022. Continue →
NZIOB appoints Pamela Bell as Chief Executive
The New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) has appointed Pamela Bell as its new Chief Executive. Continue →
Should office development activity still forge ahead?
New build office development activity is ramping up in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, but Colliers investigates whether now is the best time to proceed
Development plans are being readied and cranes are popping up on the skylines of our major cities to build new premier office space. Continue →
A start to solving our poor record on low carbon cement replacement
Swiss based building industry giant Holcim plans to import and distribute lower carbon cement replacement products from a new Low Carbon Cement Replacement Facility currently under construction in Auckland
The initiative was started well before the New Zealand government released an Emissions Reduction Plan in mid-May this year. Continue →
Property and Build goes Print Free
Media Solutions has always been an innovator and market leader. In 2017 we embarked on a programme to convince readers of our three titles — Infrastructure, Property&Build and Industrial Safety — that there was a defined audience waiting online for their promotion. Continue →
Dr Erica Seville appointed to BRANZ Board
BRANZ Chair Nigel Smith announced today the appointment of Dr Erica Seville to the BRANZ Group Board of Directors. Continue →
Director appointed to Timber Design Centre
The Timber Design Centre has appointed Dr Robert Finch as its director. Continue →