building costs
Building costs stabilising except for retirement units, the average size of stand alone houses is shrinking
9th Aug 24, 10:24am
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Building costs stabilising except for retirement units, the average size of stand alone houses is shrinking
The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again
9th Jul 24, 3:55pm
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The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again
Residential building cost inflation dropped to 1.8% in 12 months to May this year from 4.9% in the 12 months to December 2023
10th Jun 24, 12:01pm
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Residential building cost inflation dropped to 1.8% in 12 months to May this year from 4.9% in the 12 months to December 2023
Zoning, housing regulations, and Kāinga Ora are all in the spotlight in the Coalition Government's three month plan
3rd Apr 24, 6:37pm
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Zoning, housing regulations, and Kāinga Ora are all in the spotlight in the Coalition Government's three month plan
CoreLogic says developers and builders may not be able to keep charging a price premium for new homes
28th Mar 24, 8:30am
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CoreLogic says developers and builders may not be able to keep charging a price premium for new homes
CoreLogic reports that residential housing costs grew their slowest in Q4-2023 on an annual basis since 2016, and their second slowest since they started tracking these costs
11th Jan 24, 12:02am
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CoreLogic reports that residential housing costs grew their slowest in Q4-2023 on an annual basis since 2016, and their second slowest since they started tracking these costs
ASB's latest housing confidence survey shows that for the first time in 18 months more Kiwis are expecting house prices to rise than fall; ASB economists say 'it's an important watershed'
19th Dec 23, 11:14am
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ASB's latest housing confidence survey shows that for the first time in 18 months more Kiwis are expecting house prices to rise than fall; ASB economists say 'it's an important watershed'
Kiwibank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr fires up the summer BBQ chat by saying everything wrong with the kiwi property market can be put down to supply and a lack of it - but most policy makers focus on demand because it's what they can influence
11th Dec 23, 2:07pm
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Kiwibank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr fires up the summer BBQ chat by saying everything wrong with the kiwi property market can be put down to supply and a lack of it - but most policy makers focus on demand because it's what they can influence
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says the currently wide cost gap between building and buying a house should reduce, but much of this is expected to come via higher house prices
30th Oct 23, 1:50pm
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BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says the currently wide cost gap between building and buying a house should reduce, but much of this is expected to come via higher house prices
Building materials cost pressures are easing but rising wages are still driving up construction costs
11th Oct 23, 1:00am
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Building materials cost pressures are easing but rising wages are still driving up construction costs
Construction costs for stand alone houses and apartments fell slightly in the second quarter, build costs for retirement village units still surging
4th Aug 23, 5:00am
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Construction costs for stand alone houses and apartments fell slightly in the second quarter, build costs for retirement village units still surging
Building costs for new homes may be starting to flatten out
New dwelling consents shot back up in the September quarter while build costs have risen steadily for 7 consecutive quarters
7th Nov 22, 3:56pm
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New dwelling consents shot back up in the September quarter while build costs have risen steadily for 7 consecutive quarters
Competition regulators like NZ's Commerce Commission may help to combat rising prices for consumers
4th Nov 22, 12:45pm
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Competition regulators like NZ's Commerce Commission may help to combat rising prices for consumers
Cost increases appear to be driving the push to more intensive housing especially in Auckland
8th Aug 22, 12:51pm
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Cost increases appear to be driving the push to more intensive housing especially in Auckland
Free building consent resource launched analysing residential and commercial consents by building type, size, location and value
18th Apr 22, 8:30am
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Free building consent resource launched analysing residential and commercial consents by building type, size, location and value
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark unveils market study of residential building supplies market
21st Nov 21, 6:16pm
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark unveils market study of residential building supplies market
Tex Edwards cooks up a multi course recipe to improve housing affordability in New Zealand. With market failure more government involvement is required, he argues
23rd Apr 18, 5:18pm
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Tex Edwards cooks up a multi course recipe to improve housing affordability in New Zealand. With market failure more government involvement is required, he argues
A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'
20th Jul 17, 12:22pm
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A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'
Construction cost increases greatest at the top end of the market, QV says
Construction firms in position to raise prices as they hit capacity buffers with skilled labour shortages showing no signs of letting up, NZIER survey shows
4th Apr 17, 1:31pm
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Construction firms in position to raise prices as they hit capacity buffers with skilled labour shortages showing no signs of letting up, NZIER survey shows
A court document reveals Tower has $6 million at stake in its legal battle with EQC over land damage; Question marks remain over why there are still $51 million of EQC recoveries in dispute
6th Feb 17, 7:37am
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A court document reveals Tower has $6 million at stake in its legal battle with EQC over land damage; Question marks remain over why there are still $51 million of EQC recoveries in dispute
ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils
23rd Jan 17, 2:01pm
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ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils
ANZ NZ CEO says volume of Auckland apartment developments falling over not a problem yet, debt-to-income ratio limits 'complex,' new LVR investor restrictions working
5th Nov 16, 6:02am
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ANZ NZ CEO says volume of Auckland apartment developments falling over not a problem yet, debt-to-income ratio limits 'complex,' new LVR investor restrictions working
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says the TPPA should make it easier for foreign manufacturers to understand and comply with our domestic building codes
30th May 16, 10:28am
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Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy says the TPPA should make it easier for foreign manufacturers to understand and comply with our domestic building codes