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Kiwi Stories

Real estate stories

Trends in the Christchurch industrial real estate market
Small Business

Trends in the Christchurch industrial real estate market

Low vacancy and scarce small units are pushing Christchurch industrial rents higher, while slower demand for large sheds is creating rare sub-lease opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
How the market is responding to OCR cuts
Bank of New Zealand

How the market is responding to OCR cuts

House values fell again in September, with lower rates yet to lift prices and mortgage stress still a risk for borrowers.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
TFE-HERITAGE HOTELS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND ACCOMMODATION SECTOR
Real estate

TFE-HERITAGE HOTELS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND ACCOMMODATION SECTOR

Five New Zealand hotels are set for refurbishment as TFE Hotels expands its footprint and bets on rising visitor numbers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
How natural hazards are shaping the property market
Insurance

How natural hazards are shaping the property market

Insurance concerns and storm damage are pushing down values in parts of Nelson, with buyers wary of future natural hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Agents report increasing confidence & activity
Northland

Agents report increasing confidence & activity

Rising listings and stronger open-home turnout suggest buyers and sellers are regaining confidence as interest rates ease.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Property remains New Zealand’s largest industry
Agricultural Technology

Property remains New Zealand’s largest industry

The sector now accounts for 15% of New Zealand's GDP, with 235,030 jobs and wider economic activity worth GBP £72 billion in 2022.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Futureverse selects Ripple Custody for digital asset security
Artificial Intelligence

Futureverse selects Ripple Custody for digital asset security

Futureverse partners with Ripple Custody for secure digital asset management, leveraging Ripple's security and compliance strengths to bolster its AI and metaverse offerings.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
First OCR drop in four years has immediate impact
Northland

First OCR drop in four years has immediate impact

Buyer enquiries jumped 8.5% in the fortnight after the Reserve Bank’s cut, as more Kiwis moved into the market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
CBD retail rents rebound
Harvey Norman

CBD retail rents rebound

Demand from luxury retailers is pushing prime CBD retail rents higher in Christchurch, where vacancies have fallen to a seven-year low.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Unusually active winter for property market
Northland

Unusually active winter for property market

Buyer demand picked up in July, with sales rising 14.5% year on year even as the national median house price slipped 2.2%.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
A growing success in the Christchurch hotel market
Customer service

A growing success in the Christchurch hotel market

The new 42-room property adds needed accommodation near Te Pae, as Quest expands its Christchurch footprint despite economic headwinds.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Real estate stories

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Ransomware

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate
Artificial Intelligence

Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate

Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management
Data Analytics

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to enhance risk management for property owners and insurers, integrating cloud-based DCIM with digital expertise for better outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
Phishing

Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites

Abnormal Security's latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Real estate stories

Fujifilm & Igloo Vision demo 360 booth at Integrate 2024
AR, VR & Metaverse

Fujifilm & Igloo Vision demo 360 booth at Integrate 2024

Fujifilm and Igloo Vision will unveil a cutting-edge 360 booth at Integrate 2024, using Fujifilm's FP-Z6000 Projectors to deliver immersive experiences from Aug 21-23 in Sydney.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Fujifilm & Igloo Vision unveil 360 booth at EduTech 2024
EduTech

Fujifilm & Igloo Vision unveil 360 booth at EduTech 2024

FUJIFILM Australia and Igloo Vision are set to debut a cutting-edge immersive 360 booth at EduTech 2024 in Melbourne, defining the future of educational tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024