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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Five property trusts
Property

Brent Melville: 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Five property trusts

Real Estate Investment Trusts have long been a popular vehicle for those seeking the promise of consistent earnings and a predictable flow of dividends, tapping into returns generated by billions of dollars in commercial portfolios.

Brent Melville 29 Dec 2020
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: The best house on the street
Property

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: The best house on the street

Whether it’s the first day or the 12th day, residential property is going to always be on the top of any New Zealander’s wish list. A flash house is therefore the first gift on BusinessDesk’s version of 12-days of Christmas, starting today.

Brent Melville 25 Dec 2020
PFI's Avondale purchase highlights hot industrial property market
Property

PFI's Avondale purchase highlights hot industrial property market

The covid-19 pandemic accelerated the trend towards online shopping, revved up demand for warehousing to service such retail purchases and is driving up the price of industrial property.

Jenny Ruth 24 Dec 2020
Some of us blew $60.8 billion on houses in 11 months
Property Free

Some of us blew $60.8 billion on houses in 11 months

Translating the rise in house prices in the 11 months ended November into aggregate data produces an eye-watering $60.8 billion spend.

Jenny Ruth 23 Dec 2020


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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