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Property Council Applauds The Government’s Move To Unlock Build To Rent Investment
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 5:32 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Key points Property Council New Zealand has come out in strong support of the Government's proposal to remove the barriers to greater overseas investment in Build to Rent housing. The changes, announced today, will streamline the consenting pathway for overseas ... More >>
Team Tākina Takes Home Supreme Award At The Wellington Property People Awards
Friday, 10 November 2023, 6:45 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
The team behind Wellington’s new Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre were celebrated by over 350 guests at tonight’s Wellington Property People Awards, as they took home both the Barnes Beagley Doherr Best Team Award and the Greenwood Roche ... More >>
Property Council Says Depreciation Of Buildings Is Critical For The Future Health Of New Zealand’s Built Environment
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:27 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
The commercial property sector is deeply concerned with both Labour and National policies to remove depreciation for non-residential buildings. “Depreciation of commercial and industrial properties is critical for the future health of New Zealand’s ... More >>
Innovative Te Wao Nui, Wellington Children’s Hospital Receives Top Honours At 2023 Property Industry Awards
Saturday, 24 June 2023, 8:20 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
The Mark Dunajtschik and Dorothy Spotswood Building, Te Wao Nui, Wellington Children’s Hospital has taken home the Rider Levett Bucknall Supreme Award at tonight’s Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards, Aotearoa’s ... More >>
Property Industry Welcomes National Party Commitment To Build To Rent Housing
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 3:34 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Property Council New Zealand chief executive Leonie Freeman welcomes today’s National Party announcement that they will fast track legislation to finally unlock Build to Rent housing for Kiwis, should they come to power this election year. “Today’s ... More >>
Regeneration Expert Wins Prestigious Supreme Property People Award
Sunday, 20 November 2022, 4:44 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
18 November Creating not only practical but also appealing urban spaces has helped renowned regeneration expert Rachel De Lambert take out the Supreme Excellence Award in the Auckland Property People Awards. Rachel was named the recipient of the ... More >>
A Shiny New System Or The Wazgij Of Planning Systems?
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 1:12 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Today, the government announced the framework for a shiny new resource management system, but the development community remains in the dark as to how the system will be governed, funded, or practically implemented by those at the coalface, says Property ... More >>
Waikato Partnership Proves A Winner In Prestigious Property Industry Awards
Friday, 19 August 2022, 12:41 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Two Waikato properties shared four awards at last week’s 2022 Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards – including two Best in Category accolades. Local partnership proved successful for Profile Group, who ... More >>
Property Council Celebrates A Strong Step Towards Unlocking Build To Rent Housing
Friday, 12 August 2022, 2:18 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Today’s announcement could mark a key turning point towards unlocking the potential of Build to Rent, says Property Council New Zealand Chief Executive Leonie Freeman. The Property Council, whose members are some of New Zealand’s largest property ... More >>
Don’t Forget Role Of Housing In Emissions Reduction Plan
Monday, 16 May 2022, 1:30 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Today’s release of the Government’s Emission Reduction Plan highlights that all industries need to play a role in driving sustainable outcomes for New Zealand, says Property Council New Zealand chief executive Leonie Freeman. “We congratulate ... More >>
Innovation Acceleration: NZ Property Industry Heads Towards The Technology Tipping Point
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 3:38 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
New Zealand’s property industry has accelerated its investment in technology in response to Covid-19 and embraced new systems and processes at a faster rate than its Australian counterparts, according to a new report. Despite this, six in 10 respondents ... More >>
Industry Veterans Share Property Council’s Highest Award
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 6:11 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
Two of the property industry’s most respected leaders have been honoured as this year’s Property Council New Zealand Members’ Laureate, a lifetime membership awarded once a year at the Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property ... More >>
Landmark PwC Tower Reigns Supreme At The Property Industry Awards
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 6:07 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
Precinct Properties’ landmark 97,500 sqm PwC Tower, part of the mixed-use Commercial Bay development, has won the Supreme Award at the 2021 Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards. The Property Industry Awards are ... More >>
25,000 Planned Build-to-rent Homes At Risk Due To Government Policy
Friday, 22 October 2021, 6:37 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
New data from Property Council New Zealand suggests that over 6,100 build-to-rent homes could be in the market within two years if the Government loosens the reins on the legislative barriers holding the sector back. Further analysis suggests this ... More >>
Another Great Day For Lawyers And Multi-nationals
Friday, 15 October 2021, 1:58 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
The release of the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s report on implementing no-access clauses in commercial leases shows Wellington hasn’t listened to people on the ground, Property Council Chief Executive Leonie Freeman says. “Despite significant ... More >>
Property Law Act Changes Should Be Targeted To Help Those Most In Need, Says Property Council
Tuesday, 5 October 2021, 6:30 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
“A missed opportunity for those who need it most”, says Property Council chief executive Leonie Freeman, who today submitted in opposition to the Government’s quick-fire changes to the Property Law Act as part of the COVID-19 Response (Management ... More >>
New Zealand’s Largest Property Owners Provided Over $320m In Rent Relief Since March 2020
Thursday, 30 September 2021, 6:16 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
New data out today shows that some of New Zealand’s biggest property owners have subsidised Kiwi businesses to the tune of more than $320 million during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Property Council chief executive Leonie Freeman says the data provides ... More >>
Interest Deductibility Changes Highlight Government’s Lack Of Ambition
Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 4:54 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Today’s interest deductibility changes confirm the Government’s lack of ambition in dealing with the housing and rental crisis, Property Council Chief Executive Leonie Freeman says. “Grant Robertson is right when he says ‘tax is neither the cause ... More >>
A Kick In The Teeth For The Backbone Of The Nation
Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 3:38 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
“It’s a great day to be a lawyer,” says Property Council chief executive Leonie Freeman, “but a terrible day for property owners and tenants, who’ve suddenly had their contracts changed without notice or consultation.” “Today’s proposal ... More >>
COVID forces postponement of NZ’s largest gala dinner
Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 12:51 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
“Disappointing but necessary” is how Property Council New Zealand chief executive Leonie Freeman describes the forced postponement of the country’s largest gala dinner event, the Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry ... More >>