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Greg Ninness

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Greg Ninness is the Property Editor of interest.co.nz. He has worked as a business journalist since 1990 and covered the commercial and residential property markets since 2005. 

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The latest Auckland Council figures suggest the number of new homes being built in the region is probably peaking
19th Mar 24, 11:06am
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The latest Auckland Council figures suggest the number of new homes being built in the region is probably peaking
Fewer homes being auctioned but the sales rate remains firmly stuck on a third
18th Mar 24, 10:08am
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Fewer homes being auctioned but the sales rate remains firmly stuck on a third
The housing market looks set to end the summer season with a big overhang of unsold stock
16th Mar 24, 6:00am
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The housing market looks set to end the summer season with a big overhang of unsold stock
January year saw net migration gain of 2573 people a week, Statistics NZ says
14th Mar 24, 12:07pm
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January year saw net migration gain of 2573 people a week, Statistics NZ says
Housing sales and prices both rose in February but sales were still well below long-term norms
14th Mar 24, 9:00am
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Housing sales and prices both rose in February but sales were still well below long-term norms
More than 36,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the first two months of this year
13th Mar 24, 1:43pm
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More than 36,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the first two months of this year
After almost two years of improving yields on rental properties, they took a breather at the end of 2023
13th Mar 24, 9:45am
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After almost two years of improving yields on rental properties, they took a breather at the end of 2023
New Zealand's average dwelling value increased by just $351 in February, Auckland's average value declined by $5391
12th Mar 24, 5:00am
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New Zealand's average dwelling value increased by just $351 in February, Auckland's average value declined by $5391
BNZ's Chief Economist expects the housing market to remain flattish in the first half of this year then pick up in the second half
11th Mar 24, 3:15pm
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BNZ's Chief Economist expects the housing market to remain flattish in the first half of this year then pick up in the second half
Plenty of homes on offer in the auction rooms but the sales rate is stuck at one-third
11th Mar 24, 11:44am
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Plenty of homes on offer in the auction rooms but the sales rate is stuck at one-third
The last time NZers were this confident house prices would increase was just before the last housing market slump
7th Mar 24, 6:56am
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The last time NZers were this confident house prices would increase was just before the last housing market slump
Auckland housing market swamped by homes for sale, leaving buyers spoiled for choice, 'creating the largest buyers' market since 2011'
5th Mar 24, 10:50am
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Auckland housing market swamped by homes for sale, leaving buyers spoiled for choice, 'creating the largest buyers' market since 2011'
Plenty of properties being auctioned but only a third selling under the hammer
4th Mar 24, 11:24am
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Plenty of properties being auctioned but only a third selling under the hammer
Home buyers are spoiled for choice as the number of homes for sale hits an eight year high
2nd Mar 24, 7:09am
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Home buyers are spoiled for choice as the number of homes for sale hits an eight year high
Building consents for new housing sink to their lowest level in five years, Statistics NZ says
1st Mar 24, 12:01pm
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Building consents for new housing sink to their lowest level in five years, Statistics NZ says
CoreLogic says housing market soft in January and February, with value growth rate slowing
1st Mar 24, 12:01am
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CoreLogic says housing market soft in January and February, with value growth rate slowing
Average amount first home buyers are paying for a home dropped by almost $17,000 last month
29th Feb 24, 8:56am
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Average amount first home buyers are paying for a home dropped by almost $17,000 last month
The biggest increase in rents last year was for two bedroom units/apartments
27th Feb 24, 2:56pm
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The biggest increase in rents last year was for two bedroom units/apartments
Farm sales in three months to January down 38% on a year earlier, lifestyle block sales also languishing
26th Feb 24, 4:04pm
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Farm sales in three months to January down 38% on a year earlier, lifestyle block sales also languishing
Less than a third of auctioned properties selling under the hammer
24th Feb 24, 7:06am
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Less than a third of auctioned properties selling under the hammer
Lower house prices at the bottom of the market meant a significant improvement in affordability for first home buyers last month
23rd Feb 24, 9:30am
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Lower house prices at the bottom of the market meant a significant improvement in affordability for first home buyers last month
ANZ economists label January's housing sales 'abysmal' saying the market is 'stagnant'
20th Feb 24, 1:09pm
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ANZ economists label January's housing sales 'abysmal' saying the market is 'stagnant'
Construction of new commercial buildings is in decline with new retail premises at a particularly low ebb
20th Feb 24, 11:57am
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Construction of new commercial buildings is in decline with new retail premises at a particularly low ebb
Migrants from India, the Philippines, China and Fiji are likely to be the most affected by the Government's proposed changes to work visa rules
19th Feb 24, 12:23pm
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Migrants from India, the Philippines, China and Fiji are likely to be the most affected by the Government's proposed changes to work visa rules
Plenty of properties on offer at the latest auctions but just over a third selling under the hammer
17th Feb 24, 6:24am
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Plenty of properties on offer at the latest auctions but just over a third selling under the hammer