Inefficient consent processing and a lack of Auckland Council staff is being blamed by property developers, industry leaders and even a city councillor for slowing the supply of houses into Auckland's property market. Auckland property developers Steve and Grant* do everything from minor renovations, alterations and single dwellings, right up to multi-house large-scale developments. "It's like a tap, and the water is so restricted that it can't actually flow any more," says Steve. Crosby says he sympathises with the council is one area – the fact it's often dealing with inexperienced and at times shoddy developers. "There are a lot of smaller developers who have no idea how to figure out the subdivision approval process," he says.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 12, 2021 20:48 UTC