By Lindsay Wood
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1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article
The affordability debate often focuses on policy and the demand-end responses, but for the building industry, the more important questions may be what should affordable houses be like, and how can we lower the building cost?
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By Steve Richards
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1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article
Last year, a novel rental housing scheme in Nelson, owned and managed by Nelson Tasman Housing Trust, won the Community Development category of the NZ Master Builders Federation House of the Year awards. This was a welcome boost for trustees grappling with the problem of housing affordability.
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By Ian Page
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1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article
A recent survey investigated what homeowners want in new houses and how happy they are with their buildings. Plenty of areas for improvement were found.
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By Serge Sablyak
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1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article
Earlier this year, the government announced plans to simplify building consent processes and encourage the building of more affordable houses.
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By Ian Page
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1 June 2008, Build 106, Feature article
Housing affordability is currently a major issue for both existing and new homes. How Is It measured, and how can It be Improved?
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