Real estate stories
Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.
Building consents must stay high if New Zealand is to make a dent in its housing shortfall, with the industry already running at full tilt.
Shenzhen’s skyline is set for a new landmark, with the 701-metre tower poised to become the world’s third tallest building.
Sydney and Melbourne buyers face the sharpest hit as Morgan Stanley warns Australian house prices could fall 20 per cent and construction slows.
Low interest rates and looser lending are expected to cushion New Zealand property values, with first-home buyers set to gain most.
Singapore has been chosen for Volocopter’s first urban flight trials, as the German startup builds local engineering capacity and test infrastructure.
Policy changes in 2019 could dampen buyer demand and reshape lending as New Zealand's housing market enters another year of low, steady volumes.
The new unit will expand Colliers' services in New Zealand and tap Kerry Woods's experience on major refurbishments, including Auckland's QBE Centre.
Shared services beneath Barangaroo South help cut costs, save 60,000 litres of water a day and keep nearly 20,000 visitors moving.
Asia-Pacific megacities dominate a US$4.2trn construction pipeline, with Dubai and London leading projects tied to housing and infrastructure.
FBR’s share price jumped 21 per cent after its Hadrian X robot built a 180sq m house in under three days, signalling possible disruption for builders.
Limited prime office stock is pushing Auckland CBD rents and yields higher, as hotel conversions leave developers short of sites.
Hangzhou’s proposed towers could ease water and energy pressures if approved, as the mixed-use scheme remains under review.
Higher sales and record prices point to a spring lift in New Zealand housing, with 6,791 homes sold nationally in October.
Private debt funding for roads and water in Milldale could ease New Zealand’s housing shortage, though buyers face annual charges.
New rules are set to steer developers towards better connectivity, data use and planning across greenfield sites, precincts and campuses.
Passengers in New Zealand and Australia should see fewer delays as sensor data helps KONE predict faults and cut lift downtime.
Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.
Strong visitor growth and a chronic room shortage are keeping Auckland CBD hotel occupancy and rates high, with more demand ahead.
More than 2,680 delegates attended the Auckland event, as new energy management and smart-building displays drew strong interest from tradespeople.
