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Following the recent drop in the Official Cash Rate (OCR), the New Zealand property market is showing signs of increased activity, according to realestate.co.nz. The OCR, reduced for the first time in four years, has sparked a noticeable uptick in buyer engagement. Data reveals that in the two weeks
The New Zealand government has announced a major legislative change aimed at making building in the country easier and more affordable. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk revealed the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill, which promise
New containers will be in place outside the old Briscoes building by the end of the month. Invercargill City Council chief executive Michael Day confirmed they had been proactively working with the owner of the building on issues that have been raised by the community. “Our focus in the short
by Aimee WilsonNew containers will be in place outside the old Briscoes building by the end of the month. Invercargill City Council chief executive Michael Day confirmed they had been proactively working with the owner of the building on issues that have been raised by the community. “Our focus in the short
Following the recent drop in the Official Cash Rate (OCR), the New Zealand property market is showing signs of increased activity, according to realestate.co.nz. The OCR, reduced for the first time in four years, has sparked a noticeable uptick in buyer engagement. Data reveals that in the two weeks
The New Zealand government has announced a major legislative change aimed at making building in the country easier and more affordable. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk revealed the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill, which promise
The Invercargill City Council has determined that the old Briscoes (Pall Mall) building is classed as dangerous, due to the fire on September 2023. Group manager consenting and environment Jonathan Shaw said a structural engineer has specified the use of containers to mitigate danger from overhead h
The Invercargill Licensing Trust is becoming increasingly frustrated by the lack of action by council regarding the unsightly containers on Dee Street outside the fire damaged Briscoes building. Chief executive Chris Ramsay said, when contacted, that despite questions being asked repeatedly over the
Real estate extraordinaire Jacqui van Dam has brought a whole new approach to her marketing game, and anyone who knows her will understand why. For the Bayleys Southland Real Estate agent, it has always been about making solid connections with people first, and her new branding reflects exactly that
Kiwibank’s latest Annual Regional Report presents a cautiously optimistic outlook for New Zealand’s economy. Although nearly every region has shown signs of economic recovery, Wellington continues to struggle due to public sector cuts. Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr described 2024 as a year of
Three major banks have announced further cuts to mortgage rates ahead of the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate (OCR) review next week. This move follows a recent trend in the market, which has seen home loan rates decline in recent months. Related: Southland Property Market Sees Surge in Listings an