A resident of New Zealand's tallest apartment tower has lost a bid to injunct body corporate members.

Against a backdrop of rising share prices and a booming Auckland housing market, investor confidence reached its highest level.

Residential rents could rise and historic buildings might be abandoned, say property chiefs who have mixed feelings about real estate changes in the Budget.

Fourteen apartments, starting from $1.25 million, will be built on the Ponsonby Bowling Club site in Herne Bay in Auckland.

A Property For Industry investor is waiting for more information on a proposal to almost double the size of the $382.2 million NZX-listed business.

Business editor Liam Dann is stumped as to what possible benefit the rise in the value of his house offers him.

Lynette O'Brien supports intensification of Papatoetoe so long as it is not like the "concrete jungle" of stucco townhouses in Shirley Rd.

The steady recovery in the commercial and industrial markets of 2012 is expected to increase momentum through 2013, says Bayleys research manager Gerald Rundle.

Developers of two huge residential schemes knocked back by authorities in Auckland last week are vowing to fight for their right to build and are heading to the Environment Court.

Rental property is back on top as the most popular place for people to invest their money despite a stellar run from the New Zealand sharemarket last year.

SkyCity Entertainment Group was trading near an annual high yesterday, even before its lucrative convention centre deal clearance.

Auckland homeowners are being encouraged to sell their houses to wealthy Chinese investors in a television marketing push.

Renters could be in luck, as a turnaround in the market has seen a flood of listings and brought prices to a standstill.

Self-described business coach Shane Wenzel has been sent to jail for three years for mortgage fraud.

If it is determined that David Ross was running a Ponzi scheme, investors face a major legal fight to recover their funds, says investor spokesman Bruce Tichbon.

Thinking of using KiwiSaver's first-home subsidy for an investment property?

Receivers for Ross Asset Management have signalled they will start selling off some of its assets because its founder does not have the means to cover the costs.