Mike Blackburn
Mike Blackburn can see the downturn in residential construction extending for another six to twelve months, but the sector isn't crashing he says. It is just coming off an unusual high
19th Aug 23, 9:39am
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Mike Blackburn can see the downturn in residential construction extending for another six to twelve months, but the sector isn't crashing he says. It is just coming off an unusual high
From his vantage point in the greater Christchurch area, Mike Blackburn reminds builders there is still work to be had despite the downturn; it just takes [new] effort to find it
11th Aug 23, 1:00pm
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From his vantage point in the greater Christchurch area, Mike Blackburn reminds builders there is still work to be had despite the downturn; it just takes [new] effort to find it
Mike Blackburn sees a very tough year or more ahead for house builders, but he also sees the current stresses as just another correction in a longstanding cycle of boom and bust
9th Apr 23, 9:44am
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Mike Blackburn sees a very tough year or more ahead for house builders, but he also sees the current stresses as just another correction in a longstanding cycle of boom and bust
Mike Blackburn reveals a fast population shift out to the two TLAs that border Christchurch City, but the City is still building new dwellings at a fast pace despite the exodus
3rd Nov 22, 9:50am
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Mike Blackburn reveals a fast population shift out to the two TLAs that border Christchurch City, but the City is still building new dwellings at a fast pace despite the exodus
Mike Blackburn reckons housebuilding will slow sharply as developers delay new projects and they struggle to complete current ones
25th Nov 21, 10:09am
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Mike Blackburn reckons housebuilding will slow sharply as developers delay new projects and they struggle to complete current ones
Mike Blackburn is watching a startling rise in section prices for new-builds in Christchurch and sees a complete disconnect between the current rate of land development and demand for new housing
25th Oct 21, 9:02am
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Mike Blackburn is watching a startling rise in section prices for new-builds in Christchurch and sees a complete disconnect between the current rate of land development and demand for new housing
Mike Blackburn says the rise and rise of residential building consents is likely to end soon as the home building industry struggles with capacity issues. And buyers may balk at the new cost realities
7th Jul 21, 2:31pm
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Mike Blackburn says the rise and rise of residential building consents is likely to end soon as the home building industry struggles with capacity issues. And buyers may balk at the new cost realities
Multi unit developments in Christchurch City are rising strongly with individual unit sizes now averaging less than 80 m2
30th Jun 21, 2:14pm
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Multi unit developments in Christchurch City are rising strongly with individual unit sizes now averaging less than 80 m2
New houses cost less in Christchurch, but those costs are rising faster than in Auckland. On a per sq m basis, multi unit housing costs even more. Moving to the outskirts saves 10%
4th Jun 21, 8:42am
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New houses cost less in Christchurch, but those costs are rising faster than in Auckland. On a per sq m basis, multi unit housing costs even more. Moving to the outskirts saves 10%
Early data out of the Christchurch urban area shows strong residential building consent approvals in April, indicating rising activity in the year ahead - just as some key demographics start to change
25th May 21, 3:51pm
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Early data out of the Christchurch urban area shows strong residential building consent approvals in April, indicating rising activity in the year ahead - just as some key demographics start to change