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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.

Property Insider: ‘Smelly, noisy, rickety’ claim at Vic Park; Precinct plans notified

The courtyard was an underutilised space where homeless people went: landlord

'I'm saying no': Levin resident in stoush with council after decision to stop mowing berms

"If the council want to send me a bill, it’s going straight in the bin."

Buildings inspected, more leaks expected after strong Wellington quake

The capital city's drinking water pipes are particularly vulnerable.

Viaduct Harbour lease fee increases: Historic rises quantified

What owners of apartments, restaurants, bars and hotels pay to be on waterfront land.

Letters: A closer look at the PM's Wellington apartment profit

OPINION: Also in today's letters – speed limits, Casey Costello and teacher shortages.

Mood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costs

Plus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.

Giant fences, illegal carport spark Auckland Council, Environment Court action - twice

In 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.

Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change

'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly