http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Property headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:06 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=8 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10625225&ref=rss The vice-president of the Property Investors Federation is relieved that most housing tax options were ruled out in Prime Minister John Key's speech yesterday, but he is wary of what is to come.Andrew King said Key had erred on... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10625173&ref=rss Plans for about $330 million of new Auckland office blocks are a sign of confidence in the CBD, says Alan McMahon, research and consulting director at Colliers International.He said the developments under discussion sent out generally... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10625171&ref=rss Rents on investment property will rise and buildings will deteriorate if the Government axes building depreciation tax claims, says a KPMG report commissioned by the Property Council.The report opposes Government reform based... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10625004&ref=rss The number of leaky-home victims seeking state assistance is ballooning.The Weathertight Homes Resolution Service, which provides inspections and assessments of leakers less than a decade old, has received claims for 7626 places.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624972&ref=rss A colourful piece of Auckland's social history will soon be privately owned, as the heart of Auckland's early jazz and big-band scene is sold for the first time.The Orange Hall, or the "Orange", on Newton Rd, established itself... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624966&ref=rss Today's expected tax blow for property owners has drawn fire from the Property Council.Chris Gudgeon, council president, said changes which could affect big-time real estate investors could be extremely damaging.The changes... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624965&ref=rss The arrival of about 45,000 immigrants here over the next three years will lift the house-building sector, says business forecaster BIS Shrapnel.It predicts 17,000 to 18,600 houses will be finished annually. However, BIS says... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624784&ref=rss The usual January jump in property sales has not happened and potential tax changes could be to blame.Property values increased last month, according to the state-owned Quotable Value company, but it said there were signs of uncertainty... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624738&ref=rss A public peek inside one of Auckland's strangest and most controversial houses is planned early next month.The Castle on the side of Mt Victoria in Devonport is being opened to ticket-holders on a March 5 fund-raising tour.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624375&ref=rss Nearby cellphone towers have no effect on property values, says a study conducted by an Auckland academic.Olga Filippova, a property lecturer at the University of Auckland, focused her study on 3126 homes sold across four Auckland... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:14:48 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624714&ref=rss In conjuction with a senior reshuffle, Colliers International is beefing up the responsibilities of its Highbrook office in South Auckland by adding a full service property management business unit on the back of Livingstones, an... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624713&ref=rss The chief executive of the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), Jane Henley, is to become chief executive of the World Green Building Council in April but will remain based in New Zealand. The appointment comes four years after... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624712&ref=rss The fully leased, newly-redeveloped, ground floor of The Beach residential building, which was formerly a Blue Chip asset, is being marketed for sale. Situated at 85 Beach Rd on the edge of the Auckland CBD, the ground floor space... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624711&ref=rss Cafes and restaurants again feature among nine properties that will go under the hammer in Bayleys first commercial and industrial auction for 2010 being held on February 24.Similar premises attracted particularly strong competition... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624710&ref=rss Being marketed as "the ideal passive investment", an Orewa funeral home and former church will be auctioned later this month by CB Richard Ellis.Forrest Funeral Services has occupied the building at 39 Riverside Drive for more... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624709&ref=rss Q. I have read a number of articles over the last few weeks about the new Real Estate Agents Act. I buy and sell a number of properties each year and come into contact with a large number of real estate agents. One of the articles... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624708&ref=rss St Kilda estate, also known as Kokowhai Bay, within Admiralty Bay at the top of the South Island, is being marketed for sale as a property with significant tourism potential - especially for visitors interested in eco-tourism attractions.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624707&ref=rss Pudding Hill Lodge and Holiday Park, along with 12.1ha of land at the base of Mt Hutt skifield, just 10 minutes from the Canterbury town of Methven, has been put on the market.The business and property at 5259 Arundel Rakaia Gorge... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624628&ref=rss New Zealand's most expensive home the $30 million "Chrisco" mansion is understood to have finally sold.Nearly two years after owners Richard and Ruth Bradley founders of the Chrisco Christmas hamper empire moved to Sydney, the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10624498&ref=rss There is still 18 months to go - but sharp homeowners are already queuing up to rent out their properties during the Rugby World Cup.And wealthy visitors can enjoy a personal chef, host and driver as long as they are willing to... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200