BDBDEconomyBuilding consents hit nine-year low as home construction slumpsNew Zealand building consents sank to a nine-year low in January as new home construction slumped.06 Mar 10:30 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Building plan takes all-in-one approachBox Living aims for the higher end of NZ's design-and-build house market.13 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyHousing data 'probably cannot get any worse' - economistBuilding consent figures fell sharply in December, with one economist saying they probably cannot get any worse.31 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandNZ: Land of unhealthy homesThree out of four New Zealand homes are failing to meet new energy-efficiency standards.25 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyBuilding consents keep falling in SeptemberThe residential building sector remained soft in September, with another fall in building consents.28 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandA new era in affordable housingThe Govt has opened its first 'simple house', its answer to streamlining the design and build process for first-time buyers.22 Oct 04:11 AM
BDBDEconomyFletcher's Ling sees housing demand pickup in 2011Fletcher Building, expects the residential property market to pick up next year when rebuilding begins in Canterbury and the government's response to 'leaky homes' comes into effect.14 Oct 11:00 PM
EconomyBuilding consents keep falling - down 9pc in AugustThe number of consents issued for new homes has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, Statistics NZ said today.29 Sep 10:50 PM
New Zealand$168,000 state house sets pattern for cheap homesThe Govt hopes a new state house will be a heartening example for first-home owners.16 Sep 05:30 PM
Economy<i>Tony Alexander:</i> The economic forecastThe news is good - and bad - says the Bank of New Zealand's Tony Alexander.10 Sep 05:00 PM
EconomyRe-insurers will take the bulk of earthquake losses - Moody'sGlobal re-insurance companies will probably take the bulk of losses for claims from the Christchurch earthquake not covered by EQC, says Moody's.09 Sep 08:30 PM
Opinion<i>Kevin Atkinson:</i> Home truths forcing everybody to adjustCredit crunch has changed the landscape for residential building, writes Kevin Atkinson24 Aug 09:30 PM
EconomyHouse price fall of 4.1pc predicted in new reportA report prepared by business researcher Infometrics is predicting house prices will fall 4.1 per cent by next June.12 Aug 03:00 AM
BDBDEconomyBuilding consents stay in the doldrumsNZ's residential property sector remained subdued last month with permits for new construction edging up from a slump in May, while commercial property extended its decline.29 Jul 11:45 PM
EconomyHousing consents edge up in JuneThe number of consents issued for new home building nudged up 1.7pc in June.29 Jul 11:30 PM
EconomyBuilding consents fall 9.5pc in MayThe number of consents issued for new homes fell 9.5 per cent during May, following a 13.4 per cent rise during April, Statistics New Zealand says.28 Jun 11:45 PM
InvestmentNZ needs 10,000 new houses - reportAbout 10,000 new homes need to be built in NZ to keep pace with population growth and ease the current housing squeeze, a new report shows.25 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandMP 'delighted' case settled out of courtNick Smith says he is "delighted" a $15 million defamation lawsuit against him has been settled out of court.09 Jun 01:02 AM
