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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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Although real estate agencies' commission revenue has improved substantially over the last two years, there's been very little long-term growth
24th Apr 25, 9:29am
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Although real estate agencies' commission revenue has improved substantially over the last two years, there's been very little long-term growth
Residential rents tumbling as stock of properties available for rent hits 11-year high, Trade Me Property says
23rd Apr 25, 10:06am
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Residential rents tumbling as stock of properties available for rent hits 11-year high, Trade Me Property says
Number of overseas workers in New Zealand almost back to pre-Covid peak. Residence visa numbers hit a new high
21st Apr 25, 7:11am
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Number of overseas workers in New Zealand almost back to pre-Covid peak. Residence visa numbers hit a new high
Fewer properties on offer at the pre-Easter auctions with 35% selling under the hammer
19th Apr 25, 6:30am
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Fewer properties on offer at the pre-Easter auctions with 35% selling under the hammer
The housing market is not its usual self as it prepares for the onset of winter
16th Apr 25, 10:25am
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The housing market is not its usual self as it prepares for the onset of winter
REINZ says house sales volumes rose in March but selling prices were down
February net migration gain up 29.3% year-on-year, annual gain down as 44,055 NZ citizens leave
14th Apr 25, 11:55am
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February net migration gain up 29.3% year-on-year, annual gain down as 44,055 NZ citizens leave
More properties on offer at the latest auctions while the sales rate dipped very slightly to 35%
12th Apr 25, 6:00am
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More properties on offer at the latest auctions while the sales rate dipped very slightly to 35%
Lack of rental growth will be bad news for landlords but a relief for tenants
Volume of homes for sale on Trade Me Property continues building over autumn with price signals mixed
9th Apr 25, 9:57am
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Volume of homes for sale on Trade Me Property continues building over autumn with price signals mixed
Residential construction cost inflation back to near zero after several years of high cost growth
9th Apr 25, 12:01am
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Residential construction cost inflation back to near zero after several years of high cost growth
QV says housing values becalmed as buyers remain cautious in the face of an oversupply of homes for sale
8th Apr 25, 5:00am
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QV says housing values becalmed as buyers remain cautious in the face of an oversupply of homes for sale
Fewer properties on offer at the latest auctions with 37% selling under the hammer
5th Apr 25, 6:01am
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Fewer properties on offer at the latest auctions with 37% selling under the hammer
Number of new homes completed in Auckland set a new record for the month of January
4th Apr 25, 9:46am
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Number of new homes completed in Auckland set a new record for the month of January
National median dwelling value up two months in a row to $812,195 at the end of March
3rd Apr 25, 12:01am
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National median dwelling value up two months in a row to $812,195 at the end of March
Residential and commercial building consents both continue to decline
Barfoot & Thompson posted higher sales numbers and selling prices in March while stock levels hit a 16-year high
2nd Apr 25, 10:43am
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Barfoot & Thompson posted higher sales numbers and selling prices in March while stock levels hit a 16-year high
Housing market heads towards winter with stock levels at a 10-year high
The auction sales rate has barely moved in the last five weeks with 36% selling under the hammer at the latest events
29th Mar 25, 6:32am
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The auction sales rate has barely moved in the last five weeks with 36% selling under the hammer at the latest events
Falling interest rates not having much affect on the amount first home buyers are paying for a home
28th Mar 25, 9:57am
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Falling interest rates not having much affect on the amount first home buyers are paying for a home
People who bought their first home 10 years ago should now be well placed to move up the property ladder into something more expensive
26th Mar 25, 9:00am
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People who bought their first home 10 years ago should now be well placed to move up the property ladder into something more expensive
BNZ report sees 7% house price growth this year but warns of downside risks too
25th Mar 25, 10:41am
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BNZ report sees 7% house price growth this year but warns of downside risks too
Housing now considered affordable in most parts of the country but major pressure points remain for first home buyers in Auckland, Tauranga, Kapiti Coast and Queenstown
22nd Mar 25, 9:00am
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Housing now considered affordable in most parts of the country but major pressure points remain for first home buyers in Auckland, Tauranga, Kapiti Coast and Queenstown
Auction sales rate stuck on 37% for the last four weeks
Latest rental yield and cash flow figures suggest one bedroom apartments are the way to go for investors
19th Mar 25, 12:52pm
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Latest rental yield and cash flow figures suggest one bedroom apartments are the way to go for investors