building costs

Residential building costs still increasing but slowed to 0.4% in the September quarter

Residential building costs still increasing but slowed to 0.4% in the September quarter

‘If it’s one-size-fits-all, you end up boiling the ocean’: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says making earthquake-prone building system more targeted is what’s needed

‘If it’s one-size-fits-all, you end up boiling the ocean’: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says making earthquake-prone building system more targeted is what’s needed

Changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system on the way with plans to remove the New Building Standard ratings as Building and Construction Minister says it’s ‘proven too broad and inconsistent’

Changes to New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building system on the way with plans to remove the New Building Standard ratings as Building and Construction Minister says it’s ‘proven too broad and inconsistent’

Average residential construction costs increased by just 1.2% in 12 months to August according to QV Costbuilder

Average residential construction costs increased by just 1.2% in 12 months to August according to QV Costbuilder

‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work

‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work

Changes to liability and Building Consent Authorities: Biggest changes to building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says

Changes to liability and Building Consent Authorities: Biggest changes to building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says

Residential construction cost inflation was 2.7% in year to June, down from the 10.4% peak in 2022

Residential construction cost inflation was 2.7% in year to June, down from the 10.4% peak in 2022

Large fall in the estimated build costs of retirement village units possibly signals a shift towards more affordable housing in the retirement sector

Large fall in the estimated build costs of retirement village units possibly signals a shift towards more affordable housing in the retirement sector

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