Property

New homes consented up 19 per cent

More than 40,000 new homes were consented in the year to June, pointing to a “positive outlook” for the sector, says Building and Construction...

Thinking about retirement village living? Read this first and know what you’re signing

By Matt Shirley (Senior Solicitor) and Antoinette Searle (Special Counsel) of Rice Craig, Barristers and Solicitors For many families, moving into a retirement village...

A new life for Notre Dame

Construction of a Pukekohe assisted living development designed to help older residents age independently has finished construction just six months after work began. The development,...

Aucklanders, have your say on proposed changes to PC120

Auckland Council’s policy, planning and development committee has approved proposed changes to Plan Change 120 (PC120) for public notification. This gives Aucklanders another opportunity to...

Warm and safe this winter

As temperatures drop, firefighters are on their toes ready to step up during a busy time of year. When we think of winter, we think...

Coming home to Paerata Rise: Meet Dianne, Paul & George

For Dianne and Paul, it wasn’t just the house that made them move to Paerata Rise, it was the feeling they got driving into...

Winter interiors – cocooning

  By Rachael Buxton (Interiors.etc) A warm, inviting winter home is all about simplicity and comfort with intention.Trends lean into rich colour, tactile materials and...

Peaceful Pukekohe project wins

A Pukekohe housing project by city-based architects Ashton Mitchell has proved a hit with judges in the recent Auckland Architecture Awards. Noted in the Housing...

House prices rebounding – the darling markets of May?

An abundance of caution back in April has been followed by a more buoyant market in May. However, an upswing in urban areas hasn’t...

Rents steady amid uncertainty

Property prices (overall) have remained relatively static recently, due in part to uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general election. The rental market also appears to...