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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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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
Population gain from migration 15 times higher than 4 years ago in April year, but is the migration gain peaking?
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Population gain from migration 15 times higher than 4 years ago in April year, but is the migration gain peaking?
Fifty percent sales rate at Bayleys' latest Auckland commercial property auction
Fifty percent sales rate at Bayleys' latest Auckland commercial property auction
Auction sales rates at Barfoot's latest major auctions ranged from under a third at Manukau to more than half in central Auckland and on the North Shore
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Auction sales rates at Barfoot's latest major auctions ranged from under a third at Manukau to more than half in central Auckland and on the North Shore
Augusta's latest syndicate enters uncharted waters by funding the construction of a new office development for a 7% pre-tax return. Should investors expect more?
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Augusta's latest syndicate enters uncharted waters by funding the construction of a new office development for a 7% pre-tax return. Should investors expect more?
A majority of New Zealanders think it's a bad time to buy a house as fewer people expect prices to keep rising and more expect interest rates to rise - ASB Housing Confidence Survey
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A majority of New Zealanders think it's a bad time to buy a house as fewer people expect prices to keep rising and more expect interest rates to rise - ASB Housing Confidence Survey
Bayleys had just 18 homes for auction in Auckland last week and sold eight of them
Bayleys had just 18 homes for auction in Auckland last week and sold eight of them
Median house prices slipped in 11 regions last month but set record highs in five, Auckland sales volumes the worst in seven years: REINZ
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Median house prices slipped in 11 regions last month but set record highs in five, Auckland sales volumes the worst in seven years: REINZ
Plenty of buyers at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but they were cautious on price
Sales rates at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions ranged from 17% at the Manukau auction to 67% in Whangarei
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Sales rates at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions ranged from 17% at the Manukau auction to 67% in Whangarei
The rental housing market slowed in April as it headed towards winter but rents remained at or near record highs in many areas
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The rental housing market slowed in April as it headed towards winter but rents remained at or near record highs in many areas
Latest auction results: Bayleys sold just over half the properties at their latest auctions in Auckland and Hamilton
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Latest auction results: Bayleys sold just over half the properties at their latest auctions in Auckland and Hamilton
China's clampdown on capital outflows is having a noticeable effect in Auckland's auction rooms
Fewer property auctions as we head towards winter but 50%+ sales rate at Barfoot and Bayleys auctions
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Fewer property auctions as we head towards winter but 50%+ sales rate at Barfoot and Bayleys auctions
Barfoot & Thompson says the Auckland housing market is changing as sales fall to their lowest level since 2008 and the median price rolls back to where it was in August last year
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Barfoot & Thompson says the Auckland housing market is changing as sales fall to their lowest level since 2008 and the median price rolls back to where it was in August last year
QV says average dwelling values are falling in Auckland and Christchurch, still rising in Wellington and Dunedin
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QV says average dwelling values are falling in Auckland and Christchurch, still rising in Wellington and Dunedin
Residential property is a market of two halves for investors, with falling prices pushing up yields in Auckland, and strongly rising prices forcing yields down in Wellington
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Residential property is a market of two halves for investors, with falling prices pushing up yields in Auckland, and strongly rising prices forcing yields down in Wellington
The number of homes available for sale in Auckland hits a five year high, while many regions struggle with record lows: Realestate.co.nz
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The number of homes available for sale in Auckland hits a five year high, while many regions struggle with record lows: Realestate.co.nz
New dwelling consents pick up in March, but still not enough to solve Auckland's housing shortage
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New dwelling consents pick up in March, but still not enough to solve Auckland's housing shortage