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Market Commentary: What happened in January 2026

13/02/2026

Global markets had a mixed start to 2026. European shares lead gains while US markets slowed. Bond markets saw some volatility, but interest rates stabilised thanks to easing inflation.

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Who should own our infrastructure? The big problem/opportunity

Published 05/08/2025

The days of living off the efforts of our forebearers is coming to an end. Anyone travelling on congested roads, old trains - or unable to drink tap water - knows we need to upgrade much of our infrastructure.

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Simplicity Living to start 264 home Build-to-Rent development in Morningside

Published 07/02/2025

Simplicity Living has received resource consent to build 264 homes for long-term rent in Morningside, Auckland, set to begin mid-year and complete by 2027.

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Simplicity Living to start 330 home Remuera development

Published 28/10/2024

Waiatarua, Simplicity Living’s 330 home Build-to-Rent development in Remuera, has received resource consent approval and will begin construction in November.

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Simplicity Living opens third BTR development - on time and under...

Published 30/05/2024

Simplicity Living built 51 homes in 12 months, at least 30% below average build costs, and well in excess of the building code.

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A sense of community at Kupenga

Published 14/03/2024

Grace, a resident of Simplicity Living apartments, shares her thoughts and experiences about her new home and community.

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The price(lessness) of a safe, secure home

Published 26/02/2024

Maria* lives in a one-bedroom apartment at Community of Refuge Trust’s (CORT) development in Takanini, and credits the positive changes in her life to having a safe, secure home.

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Simplicity Living announces major Build to Rent development in Morningside

Published 05/02/2024

Simplicity Living announced a further expansion in its Build to Rent programme today, with the purchase of land in Morningside, Auckland to build 256 apartments for long term rent.

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A first home buyers' four-year journey

Published 01/02/2024

Having relocated to Tauranga four years ago, Jason and his wife found themselves looking for a house to buy in what he describes as “the Wild West Bay of Plenty housing market”.

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Sam Stubbs joins Duncan Garner to talk housing and investment

Published 30/11/2023

MD Sam Stubbs was honoured to be invited to chat with Duncan Garner on his podcast "Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief" recently, to discuss New Zealand's approach to housing and investment.

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