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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
Landowners having to pay the council a share of profits on rezoned properties.
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
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
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.
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
The headquarters of failed construction firm Mainzeal is back on the market for sale or lease.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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
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.
Merger in pipeline for industrial investors
A Property For Industry investor is waiting for more information on a proposal to almost double the size of the $382.2 million NZX-listed business.
Building boss hits back at attack
A building industry official has hit back at criticism about material pricing on big construction jobs and a threat to source concrete for the new Christchurch Convention Centre from Mexico.
Oracle joins inner city IT enclave
Company's move to new office building caps busy year for leasing specialist.
Survey sees bright industrial view
Net absorption of industrial space over the past 12 months is the highest in eight years, the latest survey by Colliers International Research shows.
Hitch your horse to this wagon
A Rotorua CBD freehold retail property that has been occupied for over a decade by the Lone Star, a popular cowboy-themed cafe and bar, is for sale.
Quake fears dominating construction sector
A national building industry conference has been told that seismic fears are now dominating the sector.
City plan ignores design issues, say retail giants
Six major retailers are decrying the unitary plan, accusing Auckland Council of trying to design shops and force everyone on to public transport.