Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says
Over-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.
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Modular units allow a much shorter timeframe for construction, planning consultants say.
So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market
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Auckland real estate agency fined $7000, censured for 25 audit breaches
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High interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.
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NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
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Giant new 1.7ha warehouse: Cotton On expands in NZ
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Opinion: Size matters – why new housing rules risk cheap builds, shoebox apartments
OPINION: Will removing minimum dwelling sizes result in poor-quality housing? Yes.
'Remote' building inspections bring pluses and minuses, industry leader says
John Gray urges 'greater consequences' for lawbreakers as the Govt removes red tape.
District Court case: What is the definition of an equestrian centre?
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Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer
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New house at Gibbs Farm sculpture park on NZ's Best Homes with Phil Spencer
'Leveraging our innovative reputation in the pursuit of creating remarkable homes'.
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How two developers gazumped Government plans for Auckland's housing 'flood'
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Flaxmere lost New World, Havelock North gets new replacement store
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House prices are falling: Will Govt plans to 'flood' market have a big impact?
The Government has unveiled grand plans to ‘flood’ the market with more houses.
New homes from $49k: House Me cuts prices
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Wellington waterfront restaurant v $659m landlord: who won?
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Paula Ryan manufacturer and outlet store in liquidation with $1m owing
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Queenstown’s Westwood Group buys Ponsonby Central
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Cartel ran 'virtually uninterrupted' for nearly 20 years
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House prices must fall 'a further 16%' to become affordable
Affordability a buzzword but it's rare to hear politicians say they want a drop in prices.
Property Insider: Insolvent modular apartment-builder owes $51.7m
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Legal claim launched alleging defects in New Lynn's Merchant Quarter: no hearing yet
Statement of claim lodged, no date has yet been set for a hearing in court.
King's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?
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$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?
Economic downturn didn't dent our food market: biggest owner expanding, replacing stores.