Construction'We feel cheated': Sunset clauses hit home buyers as prices skyrocketFirst home buyers say they are being taken advantage of through the sunset clause.15 Nov 07:44 PM
ConstructionBuilder cancelled: Developers using sunset clause to bail on contractsThe risk to buyers of developers using sunset clauses to bail out of contracts is rising.12 Nov 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAussie apartment builder failed during $20m state projectCreditors named after Aussie shareholder calls liquidator when builder incurs big costs.12 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionBlocked: New Auckland homes' garages behind pits"You could understand and maybe forgive it happening once, but twice?"09 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionInjunctions bar 32 protesters from Waiheke marina worksiteClaim is also being filed against protesters to seek damages, compensation.09 Nov 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty landlord has given $10m help to tenants during CovidThe $2.5 billion listed landlord is one of New Zealand's hardest hit businesses.03 Nov 11:00 PM
Construction10,000 new build-to-rent homes planned in $5b ventureSimplicity members will get first dibs on renting those new homes.03 Nov 05:52 PM
ConstructionA warning against hiring an unregistered builderWarning issued not to hire unregistered builders as long wait times loom.31 Oct 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'It's too hard': Developer axes $200m apartment project"I'm a lucky man. I gave up. It's too hard. It's such a risky business." - John Harman.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher could exceed last year, despite lockdowns: CEOCompany annual shareholder meeting at 2pm today in a virtual forum.18 Oct 09:32 PM
ConstructionCommerce Commission complaint alleges Du Val reviews misleadingThe company said the staff enthusiasm was a good thing.18 Oct 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionIs Auckland walking into another 'leaky homes' disaster?Experts warn that first-time developers are cutting corners in the current hot market.17 Oct 04:22 PM
ConstructionSecond rejection for $200m Mission Bay plans'Real issue is the appellant's continued pursuit of over-height residential apartments.'15 Oct 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCommunity, marina users oppose $300m Bayswater planPlans for 121 apartments at Bayswater Marina met with opposition.14 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCouncil releases images to show why filthy building site shut down'Sediment is New Zealand's worst pollutant. We spend a lot of effort trying to reduce it.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionApartments, offices, shops planned for Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation site in EpsomDevelopment plans for rehab site shut in a controversial move last year13 Oct 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBuilder of digger-attacked house ordered to stop workCourt Judge David Kirkpatrick issued the three orders against DDL Homes and DDL Estates.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSupply crunch: Steel delivery times jump to four months'We're not running out. We're making steel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Glenbrook.'11 Oct 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPublic can now submit reactions to $300m Bayswater plansGenuine community engagement was being sought from the developer - Chris Darby.11 Oct 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow lockdown changes Fletcher's outlookAnalysts issue negative and positive views before company's AGM in a fortnight10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSteel shortage to hit $26b building sector: industry chief"About to affect the entire country. Most jobs rely on reinforcing steel and mesh" - Leys10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEx-tomato growers to quit half their Auckland waterfront siteCouncil claimed $400,000 unpaid rates and penalties, a compromise was reached.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA moves against Du Val Group on $20m fundFinancial Markets Authority is yet to announce any action against Du Val.06 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNZ's biggest builder celebrates 20,000th home"We never set out to be the biggest home builder in New Zealand" - Grant Porteous.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLong list of creditors from failed Canterbury house builderCreditor list names a number of state entities and national businesses.04 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Industry has a serious problem': Building boss frustrated by disputesMediation and adjudication have almost become a necessity, says a building boss.27 Sep 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAnother attempt to delay Waiheke marina development fails"Everything the company is doing is in accordance with its resource consent" - developer.27 Sep 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionTen-year home leases? Build to rent pioneer proposalLand availability and prices, rising construction costs, poor infrastructure are barriers24 Sep 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$1b Commercial Bay a year on: How is retail faring?"My expectation is people will come from offshore and go, wow, you guys nailed it."24 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBuilding site with no Covid safety measures backflips after being refused delivery"You can't do much without concrete" - Julien Leys, Building Industry Federation.23 Sep 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGovernment studying build to rent sector: Woods'Lack of rental supply to meet growing demand is a key problem for the housing sector.'23 Sep 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionApartment developer in strife: Lost $35m, owes another $17mApart from the $35m loss, West Village owes unsecured non-preferential creditors $17m.22 Sep 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBack on the tools: dawn karakia marks CRL resumptionAround 750 workers will be back on the tools today.21 Sep 08:11 PM
ConstructionConstruction firm 'delighted' to be back in Auckland's alert level 3Tradies back on the tools after five-weeks of downtime that won't be recovered.21 Sep 06:24 PM