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Property Trends
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While there doesn’t seem to be anything too major in the pipeline that would throw off the steadiness of the market, there are some important milestones to watch out for in the final few months of the year, says CoreLogic Senior Property Economist Kelvin Davidson Starting off with the macroeconomic environment, the news remains supportive for the property market. Continue →
Housing
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New research on the link between damp housing and children’s respiratory health supports Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s assertion that there is a strong need for proper housing for all New Zealanders, says Chief Executive Letitia O’Dwyer This research, led by, Dr Tristram Ingham, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Otago, Wellington, shows that reducing exposure to poor quality housing could cut the number of hospital admissions for under-twos by 1,700 (19 percent) a year, and lead to healthcare savings of almost $8 million. Continue →
Development
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Smart has become the new normal as urbanisation accelerates and vertical living tenancy demands continue to increase The Urban Developer In response, new property developments are accelerating to support urbanisation, driving increased environmentally sustainable design, renewables, gigabit fibre, proptech, AI, IoT sensing and automation for more efficient and smarter properties for smart cities. Continue →
Property Trends
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From when the Wellington City property market started to boom (around September 2015) through to March this year, average values rose by 52%, or more than $282,500, but in the past six months, that strong upswing has come to a shuddering halt, CoreLogic Senior Research Analyst Calvin Davidson observes Wellington City’s values have been flat since March (they’re currently $827,436). Continue →
Property Trends
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In terms of an overall view, apartments aren’t generally performing any worse or better than the wider property market, although top end apartments (by size/value) could be worth keeping an eye on, says CoreLogic Senior Research Analyst Kelvin Davidson For apartments, the key markets across the country are Auckland City, North Shore, and Wellington City, and then to a lesser extent in Tauranga and Christchurch. Continue →
Design
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Given the challenging nature of the current residential market, builders, specifiers and architects are increasingly looking for ways to differentiate their projects in a crowded marketplace The Urban Developer As today’s kitchens become more integrated with technology and adapt to modern lifestyles, it’s important that builders and developers select appliances that reflect the latest in kitchen technology as well as the prestige of their project. Continue →
Property Trends
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While New Zealand’s median house prices have only seen an annual growth of 4.5% according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand figures, the Manawatu/Whanganui region has experienced a much more impressive increase of 25.4% At the same time, the ‘capital’ of Manawatu, Palmerston North, continues to outshine most other metropolitan and provincial centres. Continue →
Commercial
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With interest rates low and likely to go lower, many savers, depositors and investors are now in search for a higher yield on their funds, says James Kellow, Director of New Zealand Mortgages & Securities (NZMS) Kiwi investors love property with the medium to long-term lease income profile and net return of commercial leases attractive to them.  Continue →
Housing
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With a record low Official Cash Rate delivering both low mortgage rates and low bank deposits rates, it’s the perfect time for young renters to talk to their parents about buying a property together, says Century 21 New Zealand owner Derryn Mayne More and more New Zealand families are collaborating to secure a property. Continue →
Design
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Whether it’s indoors or out, the different greenwall and greenroof applications available today each have their own pros and cons, some are classified as living and others not, while a selection can actually be a fire hazard, says The Greenwall Company founder Mark Paul When it comes to selecting the best option for greening your home or building, the first thing you need to consider is what look and feel you are trying to achieve. Continue →
Housing
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Amending the existing schemes already available for Kiwi first-home buyers will undoubtedly deliver some quick and easy wins, Century 21 New Zealand owner Derryn Mayne comments after the Government announced its KiwiBuild reset It’s great to see that the KiwiSaver HomeStart and Welcome Home Loan schemes are getting a shot in the arm. Continue →
Property Management
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When it comes to an investment property, both seasoned investors and newbie investors alike are usually looking for the same things and there are several desirable traits that an investment property should have, but generally, what you’re looking for falls under these three categories Claire Warin – The Property Crowd Location, location, location When selecting a property, it’s important to consider the location. Continue →
Property Trends
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Mortgaged multiple property owners (i.e. investors) accounted for 25% of property purchases across NZ in July, returning their market share to levels not seen since late 2016, says CoreLogic Senior Property Economist Kelvin Davidson The CoreLogic Buyer Classification data for July shows that first home buyers’ share of property purchases is holding pretty steady at an historically-high level of 23%, more or less where it’s been for the past year, and reflecting factors such as their access to KiwiSaver for a deposit (or part of it) and willingness to compromise on location and/or property type.  Continue →
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