Construction costs
In our Of Interest podcast, Squirrel's John Bolton explains why the appetite for smaller apartments might be greater than you think
2nd Aug 24, 10:03am
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In our Of Interest podcast, Squirrel's John Bolton explains why the appetite for smaller apartments might be greater than you think
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March annual inflation comes in higher than RBNZ expected while rent prices climb to highest rate since at least 1999
17th Apr 24, 10:57am
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March annual inflation comes in higher than RBNZ expected while rent prices climb to highest rate since at least 1999
The Government will automatically recognise overseas building products standards to allow a wider range of residential building materials to be used in New Zealand
4th Apr 24, 9:58am
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The Government will automatically recognise overseas building products standards to allow a wider range of residential building materials to be used in New Zealand
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
Number of new homes being consented down 36% in just over two years
Survey shows supply pressures and price rises for building materials are rapidly easing
8th Apr 23, 9:30am
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Survey shows supply pressures and price rises for building materials are rapidly easing
Despite significant falls, NZ houses are expensive relative to incomes
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
Wellington Town Hall seismic strengthening and upgrade work hit by skyrocketing costs
23rd Feb 19, 8:02am
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Wellington Town Hall seismic strengthening and upgrade work hit by skyrocketing costs
Falling construction costs rather than a reduction in size is the likely reason for a drop in the average value of new apartments consented in Auckland
10th Aug 18, 11:45am
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Falling construction costs rather than a reduction in size is the likely reason for a drop in the average value of new apartments consented in Auckland
KiwiBuild could provide a launch pad for some major new competitors in the building industry and that could force costs down
27th Jun 18, 9:35am
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KiwiBuild could provide a launch pad for some major new competitors in the building industry and that could force costs down
Latest QV Costbuilder report shows average cost of building a home in the main centres rose 3.4% in the year to April; Christchurch followed by Auckland are the most expensive places to build
20th Jun 18, 1:20pm
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Latest QV Costbuilder report shows average cost of building a home in the main centres rose 3.4% in the year to April; Christchurch followed by Auckland are the most expensive places to build
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'
The rush to satisfy the long-term pent-up demand for housing is seeing construction costs blow out for all new builds, accentuated by a natural focus on top-end, high-spec opportunities
3rd Jun 16, 1:31pm
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The rush to satisfy the long-term pent-up demand for housing is seeing construction costs blow out for all new builds, accentuated by a natural focus on top-end, high-spec opportunities
Auckland mayor says high cost of housing a 'complex issue', sees answers in past cheap-loan approaches, and by working with developers, banks, and the building industry. Wants to see intensification. Your view?
26th Nov 12, 5:12pm
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Auckland mayor says high cost of housing a 'complex issue', sees answers in past cheap-loan approaches, and by working with developers, banks, and the building industry. Wants to see intensification. Your view?
Council development levies, urban planning, building consent and inspection processes set to fall under Productivity Commission spotlight
27th Mar 12, 12:30pm
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Council development levies, urban planning, building consent and inspection processes set to fall under Productivity Commission spotlight
Productivity Commission's final housing affordability report to look familiar to draft, but more emphasis in some areas
26th Mar 12, 5:31pm
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Productivity Commission's final housing affordability report to look familiar to draft, but more emphasis in some areas
Building consents blip up, but remain very low
29th Aug 08, 11:14am
Building consents blip up, but remain very low