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Building News
Catherine Smith
Rich-lister developer Kurt Gibbons paid $23.5m for Remuera site
4201sqm parcel of land is in Auckland's prized double grammar zone.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Expect a short, sharp correction in house prices
Restraining factors are at play in the market.
Kelvin Davidson
Triple whammy: Reserve Bank warns OCR will rise to more than 3%
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Laura Heynike
Laura Heynike: Nail down those extension plans before the new rules kick in
Extending sideways is an option worth exploring. Here’s how to do it well.
Diana Clement
CCC time-bomb: Warnings over post-Covid surge in home renovations
Too many homeowners are failing to get their Code Compliance Certificates, says expert.
Kelvin Davidson
Out of love? First home buyers’ share of purchases dropped in January
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Diana Clement
The big sick: Will Omicron wipe out hard-up building firms?
Construction industry faces spike in absenteeism as it tackles rising costs and supply chain woes.
OneRoof
Why first home buyers need building reports
A building report is your one-stop-shop to know both the good and the bad about the property you’re interested in.
Louise Richardson
Weather bombs and tornadoes: The dangers of building in winter in NZ
Block NZ foreman on the damage an unsecure site can do.
Catherine Masters
Eco-friendly neighbours at Weiti Bay
Weiti Bay’s final 25 premium sections are up for grabs in Auckland’s North Shore, writes Catherine Masters.
Daria Kuprienko
$69k for coastal land in Coromandel, but there's a catch
You can only build a tram-looking cabin.
Daria Kuprienko
Renovation enquiries 'through the roof' after lock down
Spending is up and DIYers learning their way through the new non-consent Building Code.
Daria Kuprienko
Bring on the tiny house: no consents needed
New Building Act in August removes red tape for small homes.
Daria Kuprienko
The Hamilton house flipper who swapped teaching for renovating
Bargain hunting and a keen eye keep budgets under control.
OneRoof
Orange staircase design receives award
"It just looks like a sinuous, curving sculpture.”