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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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Farm prices rise with dairy taking the lead albeit with some 'financier instigated' sales activity, and the lifestyle block market quietens down a bit
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Farm prices rise with dairy taking the lead albeit with some 'financier instigated' sales activity, and the lifestyle block market quietens down a bit
Bayleys sold just under half at their latest auctions in Auckland and Matamata
Building and Construction Minister Nick Smith has asked MBIE to find out if any NZ high rise buildings are clad in combustible materials like those in the Grenfell Tower tragedy
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Building and Construction Minister Nick Smith has asked MBIE to find out if any NZ high rise buildings are clad in combustible materials like those in the Grenfell Tower tragedy
There was plenty of bidding at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but not everything sold under the hammer
There was plenty of bidding at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but not everything sold under the hammer
Average asking prices on Trade Me Property fell 0.6% in May, Auckland market slowing the most
House prices were lumpy in May, with rises in 10 regions and declines in six, but flat overall, REINZ says
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House prices were lumpy in May, with rises in 10 regions and declines in six, but flat overall, REINZ says
Harcourts says the house prices that were being achieved at the height of the market are no longer realistic
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Harcourts says the house prices that were being achieved at the height of the market are no longer realistic
Barfoot and Thompson sold 17% at latest Manukau auction, 34% on the North Shore
Highlights of Bayleys latest auctions included a three bedroom character house on a 0.81 hectare lifestyle section that went for $522,000
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Highlights of Bayleys latest auctions included a three bedroom character house on a 0.81 hectare lifestyle section that went for $522,000
Higher yields on NZ commercial properties attracting overseas buyers at an 'unprecedented' level - Colliers International
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Higher yields on NZ commercial properties attracting overseas buyers at an 'unprecedented' level - Colliers International
Two thirds of apartments sold under the hammer at latest Barfoot auction, 25% at Ray White City Apartments
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Two thirds of apartments sold under the hammer at latest Barfoot auction, 25% at Ray White City Apartments
Sales rates ranged from 17% to 67% at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
Building activity declined in the first quarter of this year, with the biggest fall in non-residential construction
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Building activity declined in the first quarter of this year, with the biggest fall in non-residential construction
Prices ranged from $630,000 for an apartment in Kingsland to $3.18m for a house at Bucklands Beach at Bayleys' latest auctions
Prices ranged from $630,000 for an apartment in Kingsland to $3.18m for a house at Bucklands Beach at Bayleys' latest auctions
Barfoot & Thompson's May sales at lowest level since 2010, inventory of homes for sale up 43% compared to a year ago
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Barfoot & Thompson's May sales at lowest level since 2010, inventory of homes for sale up 43% compared to a year ago
The number of homes available for sale in Auckland up 51% on last year. Stock also up in Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Canterbury
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The number of homes available for sale in Auckland up 51% on last year. Stock also up in Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Canterbury
Everything was passed in at Barfoot & Thompson's apartment auction this week, while 100% sold under the hammer up the road at Ray White City Apartments
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Everything was passed in at Barfoot & Thompson's apartment auction this week, while 100% sold under the hammer up the road at Ray White City Apartments
Average house values are easing back due to lower demand, particularly in Auckland and Christchurch. Wellington and Dunedin still buoyant, says QV
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Average house values are easing back due to lower demand, particularly in Auckland and Christchurch. Wellington and Dunedin still buoyant, says QV
Sales clearance rates of just over a third at the latest auctions by Barfoot & Thompson and Bayleys
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Sales clearance rates of just over a third at the latest auctions by Barfoot & Thompson and Bayleys
There was a sharp decline in the number of new dwelling consents issued across NZ in April, Auckland's housing supply crisis worsening
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There was a sharp decline in the number of new dwelling consents issued across NZ in April, Auckland's housing supply crisis worsening
Lower house prices and static mortgage rates improved housing affordability substantially in many parts of the country in April
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Lower house prices and static mortgage rates improved housing affordability substantially in many parts of the country in April
Remuera apartment sells for $8.7 million - believed to be the most expensive apartment ever sold in this country
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Remuera apartment sells for $8.7 million - believed to be the most expensive apartment ever sold in this country
Barfoot & Thompson sells a third at their auctions, Bayleys sells half at their auctions - see the latest results
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Barfoot & Thompson sells a third at their auctions, Bayleys sells half at their auctions - see the latest results
With interest costs rising faster than rents and capital gains turning negative, many Auckland property investors will be facing some tough choices
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With interest costs rising faster than rents and capital gains turning negative, many Auckland property investors will be facing some tough choices
Leasehold units were popular at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but their prices have taken a hammering
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Leasehold units were popular at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but their prices have taken a hammering