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Auckland has almost no chance of reaching a housing accord’s target of 39,000 new houses in the next three years, a property developer says. The accord, announced on Friday by the government and the Auckland Council, allows for the fast -tracking of certain developments while the city waits for its unitary plan to take effect

Auckland Council is eyeing taking another slice out of rising property values and may seek a change in the law to do so. The council is calling the proposal “shared land value uplift” but its critics are blasting it as a thinly disguised capital gains tax. And if Auckland proceeds with the plan, it could

He’s completed over 2000 projects in New Zealand alone, and ran over 200 companies since he left the Hawke’s Bay. With his keen eye for potential, sensitivity to people and place, creativity and determination, it’s no surprise Tim Manning is the most successful property developer in New Zealand. Born in Taradale, Napier in 1959, Tim

Eco-friendly and self-sustaining homes are all the rage, and it’s no surprise. More and more kiwi’s are decreasing their reliance on the national grid and choosing to generate their own hot water and electricity. Eco-friendly features may cost more to install but can save you money over the life of your property. Here are some