Developer Richard Kroon just splashed eight point three five million on a Remuera mansion—not to live in, but to block future buildings from ruining the northern harbour views of his upcoming luxury apartments. Buying nearly a million over its official value, he’s securing his project’s biggest selling point before Auckland Council even gives the green light. This isn’t new—last year, other wealthy buyers paid tens of millions to shield their views, turning real estate into a high-stakes game where control equals profit.

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