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Property Insider: Fixing Ryman’s sinking Edmund Hillary hub; Britomart revitalisation turning 20
Site was rubbish dump, says boss of Mainmark, drilling through floor slabs up to 4m down.

Thousands tap KiwiSaver for ‘second chance’ at home ownership
Expert says there might be a number of people who did not realise it was an option.

Sprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissed
Unit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler.

'Ripples of backfill' - who's moving Auckland CBD offices
Mansons TCLM’s completion of the new FNZ Centre had a big impact on tenancies in the city.

Two reasons why Woolworths plans 188% distribution centre expansion
'Further investment in supporting infrastructure is required for the business'.

Property Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartments
How can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?

Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m
Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.

Beca’s new flexi-working HQ: 900 desks for 1400 staff
Only 900 desks to be provided but more co-lab, quiet and flexible space offered to staff.

CV delays: Auckland homeowners endure long wait for new property valuations
The data was initially planned for release late last year.

Devonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, offices
Major intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.

Spain announces new measures to tackle housing crisis
Some landlords targeted in tax move, while many affordable new homes sought.

New home consents up in November but down 12% annually
House-building costs only rose 1.1% in 2024, well below 2022′s increases.

What’s ahead for the property market in 2025?
House prices are expected to rise but by how much?

Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
It was a lifestyle of flashy opulence - until the money ran out.

'State of shock' - vendors v agent who gave keys to buyer before settlement
Parmar gave keys to the purchaser the day before settlement without the vendors' consent.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei commercial asset values drop to $1.47b
CEO: 'A relatively modest decline on paper in the value of our investment portfolio.'

Auckland Trotting Club keeps $10m buyer deposit after $100m Pukekohe sale fails
Jamie Mackinnon: 'It's nice to have but it would have been nicer to have the deal done.'

Housing development plans confirmed for old Wellington church site
A previous development fell through because of rising costs.

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.'

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

New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis
Ten new houses in Whangārei will be offered at 80% of the market rental.