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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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Activity has remained firm in real estate auction rooms over winter but it could be tested in the next few weeks
17th Jul 21, 8:41am
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Activity has remained firm in real estate auction rooms over winter but it could be tested in the next few weeks
Annual house price growth could be in negative territory by next year - Westpac report
16th Jul 21, 9:45am
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Annual house price growth could be in negative territory by next year - Westpac report
The number of new homes being built in Auckland has more than doubled in the last five years
15th Jul 21, 10:37am
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The number of new homes being built in Auckland has more than doubled in the last five years
Net migration gain of just 5743 in year to May, down from 87,473 in the previous 12 months
14th Jul 21, 11:37am
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Net migration gain of just 5743 in year to May, down from 87,473 in the previous 12 months
Topsy-turvy Hawke's Bay housing market with Napier recording the biggest house price growth in June and Hastings the biggest decline
14th Jul 21, 9:53am
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Topsy-turvy Hawke's Bay housing market with Napier recording the biggest house price growth in June and Hastings the biggest decline
The national median selling price was barely changed at $820,000 in June compared to May, down slightly from the March peak
13th Jul 21, 9:51am
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The national median selling price was barely changed at $820,000 in June compared to May, down slightly from the March peak
Prices at Bayleys' latest commercial property auction ranged from $550,000 to $5.34 million
10th Jul 21, 8:31am
Prices at Bayleys' latest commercial property auction ranged from $550,000 to $5.34 million
The Government is likely to take a more hands-on approach to immigration when border restrictions are eased, says Greg Ninness
9th Jul 21, 11:27am
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The Government is likely to take a more hands-on approach to immigration when border restrictions are eased, says Greg Ninness
Sales activity in Barfoot & Thompson's auction rooms is well up compared to where it was at this time of year in 2019 and 2020
6th Jul 21, 9:57am
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Sales activity in Barfoot & Thompson's auction rooms is well up compared to where it was at this time of year in 2019 and 2020
Both average and median selling prices hit record highs at Barfoot & Thompson in June
5th Jul 21, 10:56am
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Both average and median selling prices hit record highs at Barfoot & Thompson in June
The average auction sales rate has increased despite the onset of winter
Listing numbers suggest housing market activity may be heading back to pre-COVID levels over winter
2nd Jul 21, 10:48am
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Listing numbers suggest housing market activity may be heading back to pre-COVID levels over winter
More home units and townhouses are being consented but the number of apartments being consented has taken a dip
1st Jul 21, 11:55am
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More home units and townhouses are being consented but the number of apartments being consented has taken a dip
The average value of all New Zealand homes tops $900,000 for the first time
Rising interest rates will reduce the amount most home buyers can borrow, pushing down house prices in the process, says Greg Ninness
29th Jun 21, 9:20am
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Rising interest rates will reduce the amount most home buyers can borrow, pushing down house prices in the process, says Greg Ninness
Barfoot & Thompson auction numbers now half what they were over the peak summer months
28th Jun 21, 11:01am
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Barfoot & Thompson auction numbers now half what they were over the peak summer months
Sales rate of 89% at Auckland apartment auction with investors and owner-occupiers both showing more interest
26th Jun 21, 6:33am
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Sales rate of 89% at Auckland apartment auction with investors and owner-occupiers both showing more interest
Dairy farm sales more than doubled in the year to May, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says
25th Jun 21, 11:29am
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Dairy farm sales more than doubled in the year to May, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says
Latest Home Loan Affordability Report figures suggest house prices at the bottom of the market may be flattening - but Auckland's still a problem
23rd Jun 21, 12:10pm
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Latest Home Loan Affordability Report figures suggest house prices at the bottom of the market may be flattening - but Auckland's still a problem
ANZ report says house prices holding up better than expected but warns of consequences of rising interest rates
22nd Jun 21, 2:40pm
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ANZ report says house prices holding up better than expected but warns of consequences of rising interest rates
Two thirds of properties selling under the hammer at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions
22nd Jun 21, 9:37am
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Two thirds of properties selling under the hammer at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions
Overseas workers in New Zealand down 17% from peak, with overseas student numbers down 40%
21st Jun 21, 10:59am
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Overseas workers in New Zealand down 17% from peak, with overseas student numbers down 40%
Fewer properties being offered at auction in June but the sales rate is holding up
19th Jun 21, 6:13am
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Fewer properties being offered at auction in June but the sales rate is holding up
Fewer new homes now being completed in Auckland compared to the second half of last year
18th Jun 21, 10:59am
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Fewer new homes now being completed in Auckland compared to the second half of last year
The latest movements in the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's House Price Index make it difficult to pick a trend
17th Jun 21, 9:38am
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The latest movements in the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's House Price Index make it difficult to pick a trend