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AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider
Edge Computing

AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider

The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
JLL index shows transparency gains boost real estate
Data centers

JLL index shows transparency gains boost real estate

Higher transparency is drawing more capital into commercial property, with highly transparent markets attracting USD $1.4 trillion over two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Australian tax changes lift New Zealand home searches
Australian Dollar

Australian tax changes lift New Zealand home searches

New Zealand agents are seeing more serious Australian buyer interest after tax changes at home pushed searches, enquiries and saved listings sharply higher.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

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Remote workers pay thousands for home office costs
Data centers

Remote workers pay thousands for home office costs

Workers are shouldering higher bills for desks, devices and utilities as employers shift the cost of remote work into homes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
RBA set for September rate rise, CreditorWatch says
Artificial Intelligence

RBA set for September rate rise, CreditorWatch says

Australian households and debt-laden firms face further borrowing-cost pressure, with CreditorWatch seeing no chance of the RBA standing pat in September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as portfolio director
Supply Chain

TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as portfolio director

Pressure on UK occupiers to rethink warehouse and estate plans is driving TMX Transform's latest senior hire as it expands in Europe.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Property investors relieved at Labour's landlord tax deduction promise
New Zealand Labour Party

Property investors relieved at Labour's landlord tax deduction promise

The move is likely to keep rents steadier and has eased fears investors would face higher costs under Labour's tax plan.

By RNZ • 5 min read • 2 days ago
The rise of 'accidental landlords'
Infometrics

The rise of 'accidental landlords'

More homeowners are turning failed sales into rentals, as weak demand leaves thousands stuck with property they did not plan to let out.

By RNZ • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Kumho Tyre Australia signs 10-year lease in Pakenham
Supply Chain

Kumho Tyre Australia signs 10-year lease in Pakenham

The tyre supplier will lift storage capacity by 60 per cent as rising demand pushes it into a larger Pakenham warehouse.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Alceon Private Equity Access Fund invests in Engage Squared
Digital Transformation

Alceon Private Equity Access Fund invests in Engage Squared

Fresh capital will fund expansion across Asia Pacific as demand rises for Microsoft-based AI services and selective acquisitions are planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Alberta eyes CAD $200 billion in AI data centre investment
Data centers

Alberta eyes CAD $200 billion in AI data centre investment

Calgary conference delegates heard Alberta wants to lure up to CAD $200 billion into AI data centres, with power supply the key hurdle.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Auckland CBD height limits could be scrapped
Resource Management Act

Auckland CBD height limits could be scrapped

The proposal could unlock 17,000 extra homes in Auckland's city centre while leaving viewshafts, sunlight and heritage rules intact.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Last week
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director
Manufacturing

TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director

The move strengthens TMX's UK portfolio management push as occupiers face mounting pressure to align property decisions with supply chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Block Earner & Century 21 Home Loans launch Bitcoin home loans
Crypto

Block Earner & Century 21 Home Loans launch Bitcoin home loans

Borrowers can now use Bitcoin as deposit security for Australian homes, potentially avoiding forced sales and tax hits in a volatile market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
CSI launches commercial banking suite for community banks
Fintech

CSI launches commercial banking suite for community banks

Smaller lenders risk losing commercial deposits as the new suite adds payments, cards and treasury tools to serve complex business clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Councils to be allowed to charge developers with new levy from 2029
Commerce Commission

Councils to be allowed to charge developers with new levy from 2029

Existing ratepayers could be spared higher bills as councils prepare to shift more of the cost of new housing infrastructure onto developers from 2029.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Last week
Data centre boom deepens strain on Australia builders
Data centers

Data centre boom deepens strain on Australia builders

Residential builders face rising defaults and insolvencies as Australia's AUD $150 billion data centre pipeline squeezes labour and materials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week