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Residential construction cost inflation back to near zero after several years of high cost growth

Residential construction cost inflation back to near zero after several years of high cost growth

Construction costs flatten out as weak demand keeps a lid on prices, QV says

Construction costs flatten out as weak demand keeps a lid on prices, QV says

The average construction cost of new homes is now just under $450,000 - excluding land

The average construction cost of new homes is now just under $450,000 - excluding land

Building costs stabilising except for retirement units, the average size of stand alone houses is shrinking

Building costs stabilising except for retirement units, the average size of stand alone houses is shrinking

The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again

The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again

Residential building cost inflation dropped to 1.8% in 12 months to May this year from 4.9% in the 12 months to December 2023

Residential building cost inflation dropped to 1.8% in 12 months to May this year from 4.9% in the 12 months to December 2023

Zoning, housing regulations, and Kāinga Ora are all in the spotlight in the Coalition Government's three month plan

Zoning, housing regulations, and Kāinga Ora are all in the spotlight in the Coalition Government's three month plan

CoreLogic says developers and builders may not be able to keep charging a price premium for new homes

CoreLogic says developers and builders may not be able to keep charging a price premium for new homes

CoreLogic reports that residential housing costs grew their slowest in Q4-2023 on an annual basis since 2016, and their second slowest since they started tracking these costs

CoreLogic reports that residential housing costs grew their slowest in Q4-2023 on an annual basis since 2016, and their second slowest since they started tracking these costs

ASB's latest housing confidence survey shows that for the first time in 18 months more Kiwis are expecting house prices to rise than fall; ASB economists say 'it's an important watershed'

ASB's latest housing confidence survey shows that for the first time in 18 months more Kiwis are expecting house prices to rise than fall; ASB economists say 'it's an important watershed'

Kiwibank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr fires up the summer BBQ chat by saying everything wrong with the kiwi property market can be put down to supply and a lack of it - but most policy makers focus on demand because it's what they can influence

Kiwibank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr fires up the summer BBQ chat by saying everything wrong with the kiwi property market can be put down to supply and a lack of it - but most policy makers focus on demand because it's what they can influence

BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says the currently wide cost gap between building and buying a house should reduce, but much of this is expected to come via higher house prices

BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says the currently wide cost gap between building and buying a house should reduce, but much of this is expected to come via higher house prices

Building materials cost pressures are easing but rising wages are still driving up construction costs

Building materials cost pressures are easing but rising wages are still driving up construction costs

Construction costs for stand alone houses and apartments fell slightly in the second quarter, build costs for retirement village units still surging

Construction costs for stand alone houses and apartments fell slightly in the second quarter, build costs for retirement village units still surging

Building costs for new homes may be starting to flatten out

Building costs for new homes may be starting to flatten out

New dwelling consents shot back up in the September quarter while build costs have risen steadily for 7 consecutive quarters

New dwelling consents shot back up in the September quarter while build costs have risen steadily for 7 consecutive quarters

Competition regulators like NZ's Commerce Commission may help to combat rising prices for consumers

Competition regulators like NZ's Commerce Commission may help to combat rising prices for consumers

Cost increases appear to be driving the push to more intensive housing especially in Auckland

Cost increases appear to be driving the push to more intensive housing especially in Auckland

Free building consent resource launched analysing residential and commercial consents by building type, size, location and value

Free building consent resource launched analysing residential and commercial consents by building type, size, location and value

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark unveils market study of residential building supplies market

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark unveils market study of residential building supplies market

Tex Edwards cooks up a multi course recipe to improve housing affordability in New Zealand. With market failure more government involvement is required, he argues 

Tex Edwards cooks up a multi course recipe to improve housing affordability in New Zealand. With market failure more government involvement is required, he argues 

A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'

A Government-commissioned report has found that land use regulations add about 56% to the cost of houses in Auckland; 'prices far outweigh costs in most major NZ cities'

Construction cost increases greatest at the top end of the market, QV says

Construction cost increases greatest at the top end of the market, QV says

Construction firms in position to raise prices as they hit capacity buffers with skilled labour shortages showing no signs of letting up, NZIER survey shows

Construction firms in position to raise prices as they hit capacity buffers with skilled labour shortages showing no signs of letting up, NZIER survey shows

A court document reveals Tower has $6 million at stake in its legal battle with EQC over land damage; Question marks remain over why there are still $51 million of EQC recoveries in dispute

A court document reveals Tower has $6 million at stake in its legal battle with EQC over land damage; Question marks remain over why there are still $51 million of EQC recoveries in dispute