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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.

Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals

'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.

Court of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding system

Appeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.

Expressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls through

The former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.

'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%

Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.

‘Time has arrived’ for capital gains tax, says ANZ boss Antonia Watson

Watson made clear she was opposed to any tax on unrealised gains.

Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks

'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key

Big win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property dispute

Lawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.

Eleven most important topics before picking a builder: G.J. Gardner chief

'In a challenging economy, it pays to ask a few challenging questions.'

Supreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZ

Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.