BusinessIf it's standing empty it'll sell fastStrong demand for vacant premises, particularly from owner-occupiers, is contributing to the fall in industrial property vacancy rates in Auckland.21 May 05:30 PM
BusinessBeachlands project a step closerA four-year battle to get to the stage where resource consent can be sought for a Beachlands project has left one of New Zealand's biggest supermarket chains disillusioned about planning processes.20 May 05:30 PM
InvestmentProperty chiefs give mixed reviewResidential rents could rise and historic buildings might be abandoned, say property chiefs who have mixed feelings about real estate changes in the Budget.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrown backs down over high-risesAuckland Mayor Len Brown is backing down in the face of a citywide revolt against high-rise apartments and infill housing in a new planning rulebook for the city.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor caught in retail rowAuckland Mayor Len Brown is refusing to help a community battling plans by hardware giant Bunnings to build a big box retail store alongside homes and kindergartens.15 May 05:30 PM
BusinessProperty chiefs outline plan concernsLandowners having to pay the council a share of profits on rezoned properties.13 May 05:30 PM
TourismConvention centre at new heightsMoller Architects' Gordon Moller and son Craig have been working with SkyCity Entertainment Group for some years.13 May 05:30 PM
BusinessSkyCity's fortunes on a rollThe value of SkyCity Entertainment Group could get a $200 million boost after a $402 million deal announced yesterday.13 May 05:30 PM
KahuIwi's big plan for lasting wealthNgati Whatua o Orakei is preparing for a big Auckland real estate development push, after its treaty settlement and commercial restructuring.12 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSupport for curb on home loansAuckland's top real estate agency has welcomed the Reserve Bank's moves to dampen the hot housing market but doesn't expect prices to suddenly drop.08 May 05:30 PM
KahuTribe eyes Treaty land for housingNgati Whatua o Orakei is considering building housing and a retirement village on a waterfront block it owns at Ngataringa Bay near Devonport.07 May 05:30 PM
BusinessSolid demand for more mall spaceThere is considerable demand for additional retail mall space in several areas of New Zealand.07 May 05:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal's headquarters for saleThe headquarters of failed construction firm Mainzeal is back on the market for sale or lease.30 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessVilla ideal home for small businessA character villa consented for commercial use in Mt Eden, Auckland, has been placed on the market for the first time in 16 years.30 Apr 05:30 PM
CompaniesAuckland dominates growing market - expertCommercial, industrial and retail properties sales last year totalled more than $1.4 billion - but deals this year could be higher, says a property market expert.29 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessMigrant scheme fuels $71m property dealEx-Takapuna Grammar student and Malaysian migrant King Khoo completed one of this year's largest commercial deals to fulfil the terms of the business migrant scheme.22 Apr 05:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal assets to be auctioned offAssets belonging to failed construction company Mainzeal - including everything from toilet blocks to tower cranes - are being put under the hammer.22 Apr 05:30 PM
Business$2.5m Sofitel revamp includes spa and upgrade of roomsAbout $2.5 million has been spent on the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour since the world's biggest hotel operator took over running the former Westin.22 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessSpec build in inner city reaps $63mIn one of this year's largest commercial property transactions Mansons TCLM has sold its recently developed GHD Building in central Auckland for $63 million.16 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessQueenstown site hits the marketThe land and heritage building housing Gantleys, one of Queenstown's top restaurants, and the original home to the area's pioneer lawman is for sale.16 Apr 05:30 PM
ConstructionMelbourne giant to dwarf Sky TowerA towering 108-level Melbourne apartment/hotel block set to be one of the world's tallest buildings will be about 30 storeys higher than Auckland's Sky Tower.15 Apr 05:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding boss hits back at attackA building industry official has hit back at criticism about material pricing on big construction jobs and a threat to source concrete for the new Christchurch Convention Centre from Mexico.15 Apr 05:30 PM