Real estate stories
Nationwide house values rose 0.4% in October, as easing lending tests drew buyers back and lifted annual growth to 2.8%.
Europe’s rise in skyscraper design was underlined as Emporis named Macau’s MGM Cotai the year’s top tower for its layered form.
Mass timber is opening up faster, cheaper projects across Australia, with new code changes and local supply widening its use beyond niche builds.
Tight listings have helped support values in some Auckland suburbs, while Kumeu and Long Bay remain the most heavily marketed.
The revamped Auckland centre now draws shoppers with rooftop dining, 230 stores and New Zealand's first David Jones, after a decade-long rebuild.
Big transport projects and a planned manufacturing hub are boosting demand for homes and rentals across Huntly and wider North Waikato.
House price growth is expected to remain modest as easing lending conditions and strong migration support demand, but listings stay tight.
Urban developers face rising pressure to add renewable power, fibre and automation as tenants demand cheaper, smarter services.
Wellington’s values have stalled for six months as more listings, weaker sales and shifting buyers cool the market after a 52% boom.
Poor housing outcomes and pressure on infrastructure could deepen unless councils, central government and industry align on urban growth planning.
Top-end flats are showing some weakness, even as most apartment prices move broadly in line with the wider property market.
Home buyers can now compare suburb-level price shifts at a glance, as CoreLogic's map shows where values have risen, fallen or held steady.
Palmerston North’s relative affordability is drawing buyers as median values jump 13.7% to NZD $415,000, far below Auckland.
Lower deposit rates are pushing investors into office and industrial assets, lifting prices for scarce quality commercial buildings across New Zealand.
Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.
Many first-home buyers will still be shut out by income and price caps, leaving family loans and deposits crucial to getting on the ladder.
Looser deposit rules and bigger grants could help tenants buy sooner as Government-backed schemes are made more accessible.
Borrowers and savers face a shift as New Zealand rates fall, prompting calls to move cash into productive assets rather than bank deposits.
Evidence from a New Zealand office trial could help landlords justify spending on healthier workspaces, with plants only part of the picture.
Hitachi and Frasers Property invest SGD $50 million each to fuel digital transformation in Asia-Pacific's real estate, eyeing a USD $82 billion market by 2025.
