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Hotchin clear to exceed council building limits
Mark Hotchin has received dispensation to exceed the building coverage and impermeable surface area on his $30m property.
Council to help Soho project to find buyer
The Auckland City Council is offering the services of its property enterprise board to help dig Ponsonby's failed $250 million Soho project out of a hole.
House building plummets 40pc in two years
The amount of residential building work put in place has fallen by almost 40 per cent since the most recent peak.
NZ house values up 1pc in last year: QV
New Zealand house values rose 1 per cent in the 12 months ended November 30, up from a 0.20 per cent gain in the period through October, says QV Valuations.
Fletcher loses out as hotel firm fails
The company behind Wellington's $100 million Holiday Inn has collapsed.
Shanghai - a world fair to end all world fairs
Modern China's obsession with Western brands is clearly evident in Shanghai.
Construction out of the mire as housing consents rise
Building consents were up 11 per cent in October.
Hope yet for some Hanover projects
Hanover Finance says some of its property investments are showing signs of life.
Confidence in housing stays high, says ASB survey
New Zealanders are still optimistic about the state of the housing market, according to an ASB survey.