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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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ASB says house prices are likely to start rising again but at a slower pace than previously seen
3rd Sep 14, 1:46pm
ASB says house prices are likely to start rising again but at a slower pace than previously seen
Barfoot's median selling price dropped by $15,000 in August as the market goes into wait and see mode
3rd Sep 14, 10:46am
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Barfoot's median selling price dropped by $15,000 in August as the market goes into wait and see mode
A Gulf Harbour home sells for a bargain basement price at mortgagee auction
Is a transportable home unit in Kaikoura a building? The local council says it is, the government says it isn't
2nd Sep 14, 11:43am
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Is a transportable home unit in Kaikoura a building? The local council says it is, the government says it isn't
Sales revenue for the construction industry grew at nearly six times the rate of all other sectors in the 2013 financial year
29th Aug 14, 4:49pm
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Sales revenue for the construction industry grew at nearly six times the rate of all other sectors in the 2013 financial year
Dwelling consents rose strongly in July, mainly driven by a jump in Auckland
29th Aug 14, 11:45am
Dwelling consents rose strongly in July, mainly driven by a jump in Auckland
Rents are moving up for prime CBD properties in the capital but down around the edges, Bayleys says
29th Aug 14, 5:00am
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Rents are moving up for prime CBD properties in the capital but down around the edges, Bayleys says
Shoeboxes achieve yields around 9% while an owner-occupied pad makes a good capital gain for its vendor at Ray White auction
28th Aug 14, 3:20pm
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Shoeboxes achieve yields around 9% while an owner-occupied pad makes a good capital gain for its vendor at Ray White auction
A real estate agency will act for buyers rather than vendors to source investment properties, for a 2.875% fee
28th Aug 14, 10:50am
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A real estate agency will act for buyers rather than vendors to source investment properties, for a 2.875% fee
Banking Ombudsman warns investors to check with their bank before selling properties to release capital
27th Aug 14, 11:46am
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Banking Ombudsman warns investors to check with their bank before selling properties to release capital
Rents in some parts of Christchurch have risen more than 60% over five years, leaving Auckland rents in their dust
27th Aug 14, 10:37am
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Rents in some parts of Christchurch have risen more than 60% over five years, leaving Auckland rents in their dust
NZIER says the economic recovery is past its peak and higher interest rates won't be needed until 2016
27th Aug 14, 1:00am
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NZIER says the economic recovery is past its peak and higher interest rates won't be needed until 2016
NZ Initiative says we need another 113,800 new homes by 2031 as demographic changes come home to roost
25th Aug 14, 9:33pm
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NZ Initiative says we need another 113,800 new homes by 2031 as demographic changes come home to roost
Valuers says it's time to move on in spat with banks and CoreLogic over valuation clearing houses
22nd Aug 14, 3:31pm
Valuers says it's time to move on in spat with banks and CoreLogic over valuation clearing houses
Chinese buyers and corporate investors increasingly common on Canterbury farms
21st Aug 14, 10:26am
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Chinese buyers and corporate investors increasingly common on Canterbury farms
Asking prices on Realestate.co.nz dropped in July but the number of new listings was up
20th Aug 14, 4:54pm
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Asking prices on Realestate.co.nz dropped in July but the number of new listings was up
Plenty of buyers at City Sales auction of larger style apartments but leasehold units struggle
20th Aug 14, 3:42pm
Plenty of buyers at City Sales auction of larger style apartments but leasehold units struggle
FMA files civil proceedings against Viaduct Capital's trustee company
New council valuations in Auckland will see some property owners facing bigger rates increases than others
19th Aug 14, 3:55pm
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New council valuations in Auckland will see some property owners facing bigger rates increases than others
Auckland's new rating valuations are likely to have increased by an average of 33% since 2011
19th Aug 14, 12:42pm
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Auckland's new rating valuations are likely to have increased by an average of 33% since 2011
Farm sales numbers and prices edge down in July, says REINZ
Sales of lifestyle properties take a dip but prices stay firm, REINZ says
18th Aug 14, 11:48am
Sales of lifestyle properties take a dip but prices stay firm, REINZ says
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday
A new rental yield indicator suggests investors may struggle to find suitable properties in some areas
15th Aug 14, 3:04pm
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A new rental yield indicator suggests investors may struggle to find suitable properties in some areas
Four out of five sell under the hammer at Ray White City Apartments auction