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Auckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feeding
Neighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.

‘Such big development potential’ - why Queenstown place went for $45.5m
'The price was big because the sale included so much flat land.' - local investor

Property Insider: Precinct’s twin-skyscraper plans; Goodman moving; Beca to show off new office
When might get the contract to build New Zealand's two tallest new skyscrapers?

Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'

‘Yoga impacted by construction noise’: Arvida’s $50m+ fix-up irks some
Arvida is spending $50m+ on the main hub and apartments at its Mayfair retirement village.

Consumer NZ, retirement residents vs Metlifecare over repairs, maintenance
Consumer NZ, Retirement Village Residents Association complain about repairs, maintenance.

Apocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZ
Underground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.

Ayrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit drop
Luxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.

Four months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val properties
Bare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.

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.

QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.

'Pathetic' sewerage system poorly designed from the start: Drainlayer
Coastal residents despair as sewage continues to spill into picturesque bay.

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.