Our Government insists that a) fly-by buyers aren't part of the housing problem and b) it doesn't need any numbers to know this, writes Jolisa Gracewood.

The privatisation of public space should have a better justification than helping the adjacent property owner fulfil a development dream, writes Brian Rudman.

Work well under way on exclusive five-star Sofitel So in downtown Auckland.

The race for Dublin property is reaching a frenzy not seen since the market collapsed.

Institutional investors are praising the annual result of Kiwi Income Property Trust, saying it reflects the management shakeup which saw the exit of Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

An old backpacker hostel, worth $4.21m, has been bought by a company boss who plans to knock it down and build a mansion in its place.

The Wellington City Council appears close to signing a deal with the Hilton hotel chain for a $125m convention centre on the waterfront opposite Te Papa.

An ex-All Black accused of managing businesses while bankrupt allegedly removed the director of one of these companies when he refused to provide signed blank cheques.

Police have made a formal bid in the High Court to seize property they allege is associated with a failed finance company director.

The 2014 NZ Commercial Project Award Winners.

The former building manager of luxury high-rise apartment tower Metropolis says a Serious Fraud Office inquiry has found nothing untoward.

One of Auckland's ugliest carparking buildings which its owner describes as "an eyesore" is to get a makeover and have apartments built on top.

Auckland councillors are divided on the privatisation of Queen Elizabeth Square in downtown Auckland, but voted 14-7 today to approve in principle the disposal of the land worth upwards of $60 million to Precinct Properties.

Auckland councillors will tomorrow consider the privatisation of Queen Elizabeth Square in downtown Auckland for a mall.

Giant listed landlord Goodman Property Trust pushed up annual after-tax profit 72.1 per cent, making $134.1 million in the year to March 31.

A Wiri industrial subdivision is being developed for companies struggling to find well-located leased premises that cater for heavy manufacturing activities or that provide sufficient yard space.

Abuilding leased to an Irish pub near Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre and close to a planned whitewater attraction called Wero will be auctioned next Thursday, providing a prime opportunity for investors.

A lawyer has warned Auckland property owners about selling their real estate to public bodies, saying "low-ball" valuations are depriving people of the real estate's true worth.