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Housing Supply

New dwelling consents shot back up in the September quarter while build costs have risen steadily for 7 consecutive quarters
7th Nov 22, 3:56pm
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New dwelling consents shot back up in the September quarter while build costs have risen steadily for 7 consecutive quarters
A total of $33 billion worth of building work consented in September year including 50,700 new dwellings
1st Nov 22, 12:05pm
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A total of $33 billion worth of building work consented in September year including 50,700 new dwellings
The supply of new housing has exceeded population-driven demand by almost 60,000 homes over the last two years
26th Oct 22, 11:09am
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The supply of new housing has exceeded population-driven demand by almost 60,000 homes over the last two years
The number of new homes being consented is flattening but there's still strong growth in residential alteration work and commercial building consents
30th Sep 22, 12:06pm
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The number of new homes being consented is flattening but there's still strong growth in residential alteration work and commercial building consents
Westpac economists say an 'abundant' supply of housing in Auckland would help to stem the 'exodus' from the city and bring demand and supply back towards balance 
5th Sep 22, 11:45am
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Westpac economists say an 'abundant' supply of housing in Auckland would help to stem the 'exodus' from the city and bring demand and supply back towards balance 
In the 12 months to June residential building costs rose 17% while non-residential building costs were up 11%
5th Sep 22, 11:27am
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In the 12 months to June residential building costs rose 17% while non-residential building costs were up 11%
Developers of stand alone houses may be under particular pressure as baby boomers face falling values for their existing homes while rising costs squeeze margins on new homes
2nd Sep 22, 11:22am
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Developers of stand alone houses may be under particular pressure as baby boomers face falling values for their existing homes while rising costs squeeze margins on new homes
Kiwibank economists now see house prices falling 13% by the end of the year followed by a 'slow' recovery
24th Aug 22, 11:29am
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Kiwibank economists now see house prices falling 13% by the end of the year followed by a 'slow' recovery
Government working group concludes lack of housing supply relative to population a key driver of rising house prices over recent decades
18th Aug 22, 1:26pm
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Government working group concludes lack of housing supply relative to population a key driver of rising house prices over recent decades
Cost increases appear to be driving the push to more intensive housing especially in Auckland
8th Aug 22, 12:51pm
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Cost increases appear to be driving the push to more intensive housing especially in Auckland
Building industry disruptions reduced the construction of new homes in Auckland by 10.6% over the June year
5th Aug 22, 12:49pm
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Building industry disruptions reduced the construction of new homes in Auckland by 10.6% over the June year
$31.5 billion of new building work consented in the year to June
1st Aug 22, 12:16pm
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$31.5 billion of new building work consented in the year to June
New figures suggest residential construction may have been declining for the last 12 months
12th Jul 22, 7:08am
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New figures suggest residential construction may have been declining for the last 12 months
Number of rental properties advertised on Trade Me Property hit an all-time high in May
30th Jun 22, 11:07am
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Number of rental properties advertised on Trade Me Property hit an all-time high in May
ANZ's economists warn that the stars are aligned for a slowdown in residential construction
28th Jun 22, 11:50am
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ANZ's economists warn that the stars are aligned for a slowdown in residential construction
New dwelling consents declined 30% in April compared to March
31st May 22, 11:46am
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New dwelling consents declined 30% in April compared to March
Westpac report picks net migration growth to eventually settle at around half pre-pandemic levels with new home construction likely to remain elevated
11th May 22, 10:44am
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Westpac report picks net migration growth to eventually settle at around half pre-pandemic levels with new home construction likely to remain elevated
Free building consent resource launched analysing residential and commercial consents by building type, size, location and value
18th Apr 22, 8:30am
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Free building consent resource launched analysing residential and commercial consents by building type, size, location and value
Town planning moved away from facilitating growth to maintaining character of existing suburbs leading to a reduction in housing supply, says Infrastructure Commission report
4th Apr 22, 11:11am
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Town planning moved away from facilitating growth to maintaining character of existing suburbs leading to a reduction in housing supply, says Infrastructure Commission report
Residential construction still booming with new dwelling consents up 25% in year to February
30th Mar 22, 12:09pm
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Residential construction still booming with new dwelling consents up 25% in year to February
Building consent numbers suggest residential construction still buoyant but commercial construction is taking a hit
2nd Mar 22, 12:08pm
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Building consent numbers suggest residential construction still buoyant but commercial construction is taking a hit
New housing boom continues with nearly 49,000 new homes consented in 2021
4th Feb 22, 12:02pm
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New housing boom continues with nearly 49,000 new homes consented in 2021
ANZ's latest housing report says the housing shortage is reducing by around 6000 homes a quarter as construction ramps up and the borders stay closed
20th Jan 22, 2:18pm
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ANZ's latest housing report says the housing shortage is reducing by around 6000 homes a quarter as construction ramps up and the borders stay closed
Almost 48,000 new homes consented in the year to October, nearly 20,000 of them in Auckland
1st Dec 21, 12:19pm
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Almost 48,000 new homes consented in the year to October, nearly 20,000 of them in Auckland
New homes are being consented at a record pace suggesting no slowdown in supply
3rd Nov 21, 12:51pm
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New homes are being consented at a record pace suggesting no slowdown in supply