'We feel cheated': Sunset clauses hit home buyers as prices skyrocket
First home buyers say they are being taken advantage of through the sunset clause.
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Builder cancelled: Developers using sunset clause to bail on contracts
The risk to buyers of developers using sunset clauses to bail out of contracts is rising.
Aussie apartment builder failed during $20m state project
Creditors named after Aussie shareholder calls liquidator when builder incurs big costs.
Watch: Teen daredevils post 'dangerous' footage on top of city skyscrapers
Footage of people sitting on the edge of Auckland skyscrapers has been posted online.
Blocked: New Auckland homes' garages behind pits
"You could understand and maybe forgive it happening once, but twice?"
Injunctions bar 32 protesters from Waiheke marina worksite
Claim is also being filed against protesters to seek damages, compensation.
Passion project: Ex-All Black and billionaire partner demolish waterfront home for new mansion
Separate office, spa and cinema room with a projector equipment anteroom planned.
Can AKL's city centre rebound? Why recovery is critical for NZ's economy
AKL Council and Eke Panuku release a video illustrating how far the city centre has come.
Auckland infrastructure projects under pressure due to skills shortages, Covid
Two of city's biggest infrastructure projects are facing major cost increases and delays.
Property landlord has given $10m help to tenants during Covid
The $2.5 billion listed landlord is one of New Zealand's hardest hit businesses.
10,000 new build-to-rent homes planned in $5b venture
Simplicity members will get first dibs on renting those new homes.
A warning against hiring an unregistered builder
Warning issued not to hire unregistered builders as long wait times loom.
Editorial: Like Lonely Planet, we love Auckland - we can't wait for it to reopen
OPINION: Auckland best city to visit? In normal times, yes.
Simon Wilson's Glasgow Diary: Glendowie to the rescue
Today's news about the weather, ahead of the world's most important climate meeting yet.
'It's too hard': Developer axes $200m apartment project
"I'm a lucky man. I gave up. It's too hard. It's such a risky business." - John Harman.
Wellington's Freyberg Pool potentially earthquake-prone
Generations of Wellingtonians have learned to swim at the landmark building.
Fletcher could exceed last year, despite lockdowns: CEO
Company annual shareholder meeting at 2pm today in a virtual forum.
Commerce Commission complaint alleges Du Val reviews misleading
The company said the staff enthusiasm was a good thing.
Is Auckland walking into another 'leaky homes' disaster?
Experts warn that first-time developers are cutting corners in the current hot market.
Council issues warning to tradies as list of building materials expanded
Builders have a list of materials they can substitute to cope with the supply crunch.
'Breakthrough moment' for Auckland's City Rail Link tunnel
The tunnel boring machine has dug through 860 metres of ground from Mt Eden.
Second rejection for $200m Mission Bay plans
'Real issue is the appellant's continued pursuit of over-height residential apartments.'
Community, marina users oppose $300m Bayswater plan
Plans for 121 apartments at Bayswater Marina met with opposition.
Council releases images to show why filthy building site shut down
'Sediment is New Zealand's worst pollutant. We spend a lot of effort trying to reduce it.'
Apartments, offices, shops planned for Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation site in Epsom
Development plans for rehab site shut in a controversial move last year
Builder of digger-attacked house ordered to stop work
Court Judge David Kirkpatrick issued the three orders against DDL Homes and DDL Estates.
Supply crunch: Steel delivery times jump to four months
'We're not running out. We're making steel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Glenbrook.'
Public can now submit reactions to $300m Bayswater plans
Genuine community engagement was being sought from the developer - Chris Darby.
How lockdown changes Fletcher's outlook
Analysts issue negative and positive views before company's AGM in a fortnight
Steel shortage to hit $26b building sector: industry chief
"About to affect the entire country. Most jobs rely on reinforcing steel and mesh" - Leys
Ex-tomato growers to quit half their Auckland waterfront site
Council claimed $400,000 unpaid rates and penalties, a compromise was reached.
Local Focus: Too much of a good thing in our rivers
A $6 million project is extracting excess Central Hawke's Bay river gravel for industry.
FMA moves against Du Val Group on $20m fund
Financial Markets Authority is yet to announce any action against Du Val.
NZ's biggest builder celebrates 20,000th home
"We never set out to be the biggest home builder in New Zealand" - Grant Porteous.