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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.

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.