Builder made false insurance claim on $1.3m policy after build was damaged by heavy rain
He told the client he had taken out $2m in cover, but hadn't. Then it rained.
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More than 50 buyers are owed money from the planned development.
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The deal is different from the hapū's arrangement with Ryman Healthcare.
NZ house values fall for ninth consecutive month, unsold Auckland stock swells
Market in a holding pattern, not falling to any significant extent but not rising either.
Auckland buyers owed $2.03m for homes never built, land not even bought
'We need a law change in NZ to protect young, first-time home buyers' - insolvency expert.
Valocity to change valuation system after ComCom investigates complaints
Concern business was removing the ability of valuers to compete, consumers paying more.
Failed partial takeover sparks litigation: Empire v Vital
Vital wants $214,000 from Empire for expenses it says it incurred after the failed deal.
‘Challenging picture’: 461,000 borrowers behind on their payments
Payment deficits are expected to track higher yet as Kiwis head into Christmas.
Retirement village dispute: Race, gender prejudice cited, residents lost
Fight over weekly fees charged by the operator had morphed into something else: decision
New home building consents fell in October
Major fall in Wellington's new home consents, but other regions also took hits.
Spotless NZ businesses sold in cleaning, catering shakeup
Clients include a major stadium and some of the country's most prestigious schools.
Du Val receivers PwC due in court against Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke tomorrow
The case revolves around access to information and PwC escaping paying Remuera home rent.
Designer Chris Tate explains why he formulated radical new Piha house
Unorthodox house perched on a V-shaped concrete plinth.
Our property investment project is failing - why can’t we use our KiwiSaver?
'We stand to lose a huge amount of money if we have to sell the property.'
'I bleed orange but this is awful': Mitre 10 selling properties to repay debt
'Sale of several non-strategic property assets [to] re-cycle capital, reduce debt.'
Retirement village vacancies rise: Ryman's chairman Dean Hamilton explains
Opening three new hospital buildings in Auckland and Hastings pushed up vacancies.
Construction sector lost more than 11,000 jobs in a year
Construction troubles may be drawing to a close after grim few quarters, economist says.
Ryman result: Australasian business has 1156 empty retirement homes
A new phenomenon: increasing vacancies being declared in our retirement villages.
Buyers shun retirement village luxury: 69% unsold despite chauffeur, executive chef
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Best of Hawke’s Bay and East Coast civil construction celebrated
Winners recognised at celebration of best civil infrastructure.
Big blue wants people: 400 Ikea staff needed next year
'We need a big team due to the way we will run operations in New Zealand'.
Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially when Precinct goes tree generous.
Bunnings declares $79m net profit from New Zealand operations
It employs about 5000-plus staff in its stores, trade and distribution centres.
Ikea, $458m ditched Vero sale, renting and pets: property boss
Three topics put to the boss after a 218% turnaround in half-year result to September 30.
Former Harcourts agent bought property he had listed, made $225k profit in 5 months
Agent bought the property he listed for $900,000 then onsold it months later for $1.125m.
$3.3b landlord says dramatic financial turnaround vindicates Sylvia Park strategy
Chief executive Clive Mackenzie says the results give the company more confidence.
The deadly problem with quartz kitchen worktops – and what you should choose instead
Cases of a fatal lung disease have risen among tradies working with engineered quartz.
'Not controversial' - Harcourts boss Martin Cooper on documents sought by REA
'I regret these documents were not simply sourced and provided at the time' - Cooper
Simon and Paula Herbert buy into NZX-listed WasteCo
New move from couple with holdings in marina, data centre and dredging sectors.
Oceania Healthcare records $17.1m interim loss, sells properties
Firm selling older rest homes to put money into more upmarket villages, fancy care suites.
Why Resene Paint is under pressure
The family-owned business has been the company of colour for 78 years.
Mansons TCLM to build $90m, six-level Remuera medical hub
Other large healthcare hubs near the site include Southern Cross and Auckland Eye.
Case against real estate boss follows ruling against ex-Harcourts agent
'This case didn’t get elevated to the top. I accept it should have.' - Cooper