Construction costs

Rising diesel prices have pushed up some construction costs but overall costs were flat in October according to QV CostBuilder

Rising diesel prices have pushed up some construction costs but overall costs were flat in October according to QV CostBuilder

Annual inflation hits 3.7% in the September quarter with petrol continuing to lead the way, followed by the cost of constructing new housing, electricity, international airfares and local authority rates

Annual inflation hits 3.7% in the September quarter with petrol continuing to lead the way, followed by the cost of constructing new housing, electricity, international airfares and local authority rates

Builders get some relief as lower diesel prices help stabilise rising construction costs according to QV CostBuilder

Builders get some relief as lower diesel prices help stabilise rising construction costs according to QV CostBuilder

Diesel costs declined 18.9% in May but that wasn't enough to offset other price rises in the building industry with some costs increasing by 25% according to QV CostBuilder

Diesel costs declined 18.9% in May but that wasn't enough to offset other price rises in the building industry with some costs increasing by 25% according to QV CostBuilder

QV CostBuilder says excavation costs up 7.8% in March due to higher diesel prices - other work involving heavy equipment also facing cost pressures

QV CostBuilder says excavation costs up 7.8% in March due to higher diesel prices - other work involving heavy equipment also facing cost pressures

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

Inflation almost disappearing from residential and commercial construction costs

Inflation almost disappearing from residential and commercial construction costs

In our Of Interest podcast, Squirrel's John Bolton explains why the appetite for smaller apartments might be greater than you think

In our Of Interest podcast, Squirrel's John Bolton explains why the appetite for smaller apartments might be greater than you think

March annual inflation comes in higher than RBNZ expected while rent prices climb to highest rate since at least 1999

March annual inflation comes in higher than RBNZ expected while rent prices climb to highest rate since at least 1999

The Government will automatically recognise overseas building products standards to allow a wider range of residential building materials to be used in New Zealand

The Government will automatically recognise overseas building products standards to allow a wider range of residential building materials to be used in New Zealand

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

Number of new homes being consented down 36% in just over two years

Number of new homes being consented down 36% in just over two years

Survey shows supply pressures and price rises for building materials are rapidly easing

Survey shows supply pressures and price rises for building materials are rapidly easing

Despite significant falls, NZ houses are expensive relative to incomes

Despite significant falls, NZ houses are expensive relative to incomes

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