Builders head south in earthquake goldrush
Builders from around the country see a goldmine of work awaiting them in quake-torn Christchurch.
Builders from around the country see a goldmine of work awaiting them in quake-torn Christchurch.
A new phenomenon from the Canterbury earthquake: chimney scammers.
The Govt will contribute up to $10m to assist with the repair and restoration of character buildings in quake-hit Canterbury.
Unsuspecting investors face paying thousands of dollars more on deals settled on or after October 1, as developers share the tax hike burden.
The states of emergency put in place after the Canterbury earthquake were this morning extended until midday Thursday.
The Government has taken on sweeping powers to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake.
Property developer Hugh Pavletich says more land around the fringes of Christchurch should be opened for building.
The real estate sector stayed gloomy in August, with sale numbers slumping and prices barely changed.
Consultancy Planit Associates says the Christchurch earthquake requires a rethink in the way development and urban growth are managed.
The Govt has won political support for emergency earthquake relief legislation that will bypass existing laws to speed up rebuilding in Canterbury.
The Treasury and ANZ Bank had a stab yesterday at quantifying the impact of the Canterbury earthquake on GDP.