Arrested development: Falling demand for new houses is projected to cause revenue declines

Operators in the Land Development and Subdivision industry play a crucial role in the building process. Industry participants subdivide land into sections (blocks of land) in preparation for the construction of residential and non-residential buildings. Industry operators are also responsible for ensuring that land has been suitably developed for the proposed land use, which includes overseeing the installation of streetscapes on housing subdivisions (e.g. roads, street lighting) and ensuring access to utilities such as water supply, sewerage, gas and electricity.The industry has performed at an unprecedented level over the past five years, fuelled by the accelerated growth in total building construction and housing developments...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$3bn
Annual Growth 15-20
11.0%
Forecast Growth 20-25
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Profit
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Employment
850
Businesses
2,085
Market Share of Companies
There are no companies with a dominant market share in this industry

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Land development activity has surged in response to reconstruction in the Canterbury region
  • Operators have benefited from demand as part of the reconstruction effort in Canterbury
  • Stimulus from the reconstruction activity in Christchurch is expected to taper off

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    Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter

    The Land Development and Subdivision industry displays moderate capital intensity, which primarily reflects the industry's low direct employment and wage costs. Furthermore, much of the industry's capital equipment requirements are outsourced to specialist construction trade industries. Subcontractors from the Site Preparation Services industry provide labour and equipment for excavation and earthmoving services, while subcontractors from the Landscaping Services industry provide labour and equipment for softscape landscaping (e.g. lawns and gardens) and hardscape landscaping (e.g. pathways and retaining walls)...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Land Development and Subdivision Industry

    IBISWorld has determined the most important Key Success Factors for the Land Development and Subdivision are:

  • Easy access to further appropriate land for development
  • Downstream ownership links
  • Good project management skills

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Demand from house construction and Dwelling consents issued in the Land Development and Subdivision industry impact industry performance..

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    Industry Products

    What is the Land Development and Subdivision in New Zealand Industry?

    Industry companies primarily subdivide land into lots and service land for subsequent sale. Developing land may include excavation work for installing roads and utility lines.

    Industry Products
  • House lot and housing estate developments
  • Apartments and other residential developments
  • Commercial developments
  • Industrial developments and other
    • Industry Activities
  • Land subdivision
  • Land development
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    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Demand from house construction
  • Dwelling consents issued
  • Demand from commercial and industrial building construction
  • year bond rate
  • Demand from multi-unit apartment and townhouse construction
  • Number of households

    • Current Performance
  • Residential building market
  • Non-residential building market
  • Strong profitability
  • Participation
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Profit and participation decline
  • Factors driving demand
  • Industry developments
  • Table: Land Development and Subdivision Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Land Development and Subdivision Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • House Construction in New Zealand
  • Multi-Unit Apartment and Townhouse Construction in New Zealand
  • Commercial Property Operators in New Zealand
  • Commercial and Industrial Building Construction in New Zealand
  • Consumers in New Zealand

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Electricity Retailing in New Zealand
  • Heavy Machinery and Scaffolding Rental and Hiring in New Zealand
  • Sewerage and Drainage Services in New Zealand
  • Site Preparation Services in New Zealand
  • Waste Remediation and Materials Recovery Services in New Zealand
  • Water Supply in New Zealand

    • Products & Services
  • House lot and housing estate developments
  • Commercial developments
  • Apartments and other residential developments
  • Industrial developments and other
  • Chart: Land Development and Subdivision Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Low-density residential homebuyers and developers
  • Non-residential property developers and operators
  • High-density residential property developers
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Land Development and Subdivision Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Land Development and Subdivision

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Land Development and Subdivision Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    There are no major players in this industry. This report includes analysis of other companies.

    Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Land Development and Subdivision Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Land Development and Subdivision Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2011-2025)
  • Industry Gross Product (2011-2025)
  • Establishments (2011-2025)
  • Businesses (2011-2025)
  • Employment (2011-2025)
  • Wages (2011-2025)
  • Wages (2011-2025)
  • Purchases (2011-2025)
  • Profit (2011-2025)
  • Depreciation (2011-2025)
  • Marketing (2011-2025)
  • Rent (2011-2025)
  • Utilities (2011-2025)
  • Other (2011-2025)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Berm
  • A grass verge beside a road.
    • Brownfield
  • Land that has previously been developed for industrial or commercial use that can be redeveloped for residential or commercial applications.
    • Greenfield
  • Undeveloped land that has not previously contained buildings and structures.
    • Property Development
  • The funding of land development and site preparation to improve the quality of land or buildings.
    • Section
  • A block of land.
    • Subdivision
  • The division of land in legal terms to allow for land to be divided for ownership by several entities and used for different purposes.
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