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Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to enhance risk management for property owners and insurers, integrating cloud-based DCIM with digital expertise for better outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Phishing

Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites

Abnormal Security's latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Unified Communications

IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate

IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Real estate stories

AR, VR & Metaverse

Fujifilm & Igloo Vision demo 360 booth at Integrate 2024

Fujifilm and Igloo Vision will unveil a cutting-edge 360 booth at Integrate 2024, using Fujifilm's FP-Z6000 Projectors to deliver immersive experiences from Aug 21-23 in Sydney.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Harvey Norman

CBD retail rents rebound

Demand from luxury retailers is pushing prime CBD retail rents higher in Christchurch, where vacancies have fallen to a seven-year low.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Northland

Unusually active winter for property market

Buyer demand picked up in July, with sales rising 14.5% year on year even as the national median house price slipped 2.2%.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

EduTech

Fujifilm & Igloo Vision unveil 360 booth at EduTech 2024

FUJIFILM Australia and Igloo Vision are set to debut a cutting-edge immersive 360 booth at EduTech 2024 in Melbourne, defining the future of educational tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Customer service

A growing success in the Christchurch hotel market

The new 42-room property adds needed accommodation near Te Pae, as Quest expands its Christchurch footprint despite economic headwinds.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Supply Chain

Project Oman

The Muscat exhibition is set to draw builders and investors as Oman seeks more foreign trade and supply deals for major projects.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Housing

What’s behind NZ’s townhouse boom?

Townhouses now account for nearly half of new dwelling consents, with Auckland driving most of the rise as buyers seek cheaper homes.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024

Bank of New Zealand

Property values fall for fifth month running

Flat house prices are helping first-home buyers as nationwide values slipped 0.5% in July, the fifth monthly fall in a row.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

EduTech

SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy

Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Property Market

10 things to know about the property market right now

Buyers are still active, but high mortgage rates and new debt limits are making deals harder to close across the housing market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Crypto

Why investors are swapping lawns for ledgers

With home ownership out of reach for many, almost 60% of Kiwis see crypto as a more accessible investment than real estate, reflecting global trends.

By Janine Grainger • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024

Risk & Compliance

Earthquake-prone building rules under review

Buildings may get longer deadlines as ministers weigh safety against the cost of seismic upgrades and mortgage pressure on owners.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Māori

Largest build-to-rent development is just the start

New legislation could unlock thousands more build-to-rent homes as New Zealand opens its largest such development in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Supply Chain

JLL enhances Japan data centre services amid rising demand

JLL boosts its data centre services in Japan by appointing Fuminiro Asaki, Masue Suzuki, and Andrew Dolan to lead its enhanced platform, meeting rising investor demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Crypto

Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom

New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024