Real estate stories
CyrusOne promotes Bill Williams to CIO, recognising his pivotal role in shaping the firm's technology and connectivity offerings since 2012.
Palmerston North’s relative affordability is drawing buyers as median values jump 13.7% to NZD $415,000, far below Auckland.
Lower deposit rates are pushing investors into office and industrial assets, lifting prices for scarce quality commercial buildings across New Zealand.
Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.
Many first-home buyers will still be shut out by income and price caps, leaving family loans and deposits crucial to getting on the ladder.
Looser deposit rules and bigger grants could help tenants buy sooner as Government-backed schemes are made more accessible.
Borrowers and savers face a shift as New Zealand rates fall, prompting calls to move cash into productive assets rather than bank deposits.
Evidence from a New Zealand office trial could help landlords justify spending on healthier workspaces, with plants only part of the picture.
Rental demand, low upkeep and strong returns are the key tests for buyers weighing up a property investment, advisers say.
Investor buying climbed to 25% of New Zealand property purchases in July, the highest share since late 2016, CoreLogic said.
Its 90th House of the Year award puts the family-owned builder ahead of any rival in Auckland, with a national final still to come.
Christchurch’s regeneration was underscored as Tūranga won the Supreme Award, while 10 other projects were named category winners.
The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.
Widening the KiwiSaver HomeStart grants could help more first-home buyers bridge soaring deposits as rents climb and rates stay low.
Workers increasingly want offices with nature, flexibility and better amenities, forcing developers to move beyond rigid, process-driven design.
Auckland owners face weaker values for longer, but CoreLogic says the city lacks Sydney’s apartment glut and crash risk remains limited.
New dwelling consents are still climbing despite labour and materials constraints, with Auckland’s smaller homes now outpacing standalone houses for the first time.
Demand for warehouse space is rising as online retail squeezes physical stores, with New Zealand investors watching Australia’s boom closely.
Affordability and tight supply are driving activity in cheaper districts, with Tararua, Waipa and Selwyn topping the turnover rankings.
Auckland’s more permissive zoning is helping ease prices, widen lending and give first-time buyers a better shot at home ownership.
