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![If it's standing empty it'll sell fast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
If it's standing empty it'll sell fast
Strong demand for vacant premises, particularly from owner-occupiers, is contributing to the fall in industrial property vacancy rates in Auckland.
![Beachlands project a step closer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beachlands project a step closer
A four-year battle to get to the stage where resource consent can be sought for a Beachlands project has left one of New Zealand's biggest supermarket chains disillusioned about planning processes.
![Property chiefs give mixed review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Property chiefs give mixed review
Residential rents could rise and historic buildings might be abandoned, say property chiefs who have mixed feelings about real estate changes in the Budget.
![Brown backs down over high-rises](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brown backs down over high-rises
Auckland Mayor Len Brown is backing down in the face of a citywide revolt against high-rise apartments and infill housing in a new planning rulebook for the city.
![Mayor caught in retail row](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mayor caught in retail row
Auckland Mayor Len Brown is refusing to help a community battling plans by hardware giant Bunnings to build a big box retail store alongside homes and kindergartens.
![Convention centre at new heights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Convention centre at new heights
Moller Architects' Gordon Moller and son Craig have been working with SkyCity Entertainment Group for some years.
![Property chiefs outline plan concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Property chiefs outline plan concerns
Landowners having to pay the council a share of profits on rezoned properties.
![SkyCity's fortunes on a roll](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SkyCity's fortunes on a roll
The value of SkyCity Entertainment Group could get a $200 million boost after a $402 million deal announced yesterday.
![Iwi's big plan for lasting wealth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iwi's big plan for lasting wealth
Ngati Whatua o Orakei is preparing for a big Auckland real estate development push, after its treaty settlement and commercial restructuring.
![Support for curb on home loans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Support for curb on home loans
Auckland's top real estate agency has welcomed the Reserve Bank's moves to dampen the hot housing market but doesn't expect prices to suddenly drop.
![Solid demand for more mall space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Solid demand for more mall space
There is considerable demand for additional retail mall space in several areas of New Zealand.
![Villa ideal home for small business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Villa ideal home for small business
A character villa consented for commercial use in Mt Eden, Auckland, has been placed on the market for the first time in 16 years.
![Mainzeal's headquarters for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mainzeal's headquarters for sale
The headquarters of failed construction firm Mainzeal is back on the market for sale or lease.
![Auckland dominates growing market - expert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland dominates growing market - expert
Commercial, industrial and retail properties sales last year totalled more than $1.4 billion - but deals this year could be higher, says a property market expert.
![Mainzeal assets to be auctioned off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mainzeal assets to be auctioned off
Assets belonging to failed construction company Mainzeal - including everything from toilet blocks to tower cranes - are being put under the hammer.
![Migrant scheme fuels $71m property deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Migrant scheme fuels $71m property deal
Ex-Takapuna Grammar student and Malaysian migrant King Khoo completed one of this year's largest commercial deals to fulfil the terms of the business migrant scheme.
![$2.5m Sofitel revamp includes spa and upgrade of rooms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$2.5m Sofitel revamp includes spa and upgrade of rooms
About $2.5 million has been spent on the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour since the world's biggest hotel operator took over running the former Westin.
![Queenstown site hits the market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Queenstown site hits the market
The land and heritage building housing Gantleys, one of Queenstown's top restaurants, and the original home to the area's pioneer lawman is for sale.
![Spec build in inner city reaps $63m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Spec build in inner city reaps $63m
In one of this year's largest commercial property transactions Mansons TCLM has sold its recently developed GHD Building in central Auckland for $63 million.
![Melbourne giant to dwarf Sky Tower](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Melbourne giant to dwarf Sky Tower
A towering 108-level Melbourne apartment/hotel block set to be one of the world's tallest buildings will be about 30 storeys higher than Auckland's Sky Tower.