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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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Less than a quarter sold under the hammer at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
26th Nov 22, 6:00am
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Less than a quarter sold under the hammer at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
Farm and lifestyle block sales running at very low levels
ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
24th Nov 22, 11:16am
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ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
Just over a third sold under the hammer at the latest residential property auctions
23rd Nov 22, 9:46am
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Just over a third sold under the hammer at the latest residential property auctions
Housing affordability for first home buyers the worst it has been since interest.co.nz began producing affordability reports in 2004
22nd Nov 22, 10:59am
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Housing affordability for first home buyers the worst it has been since interest.co.nz began producing affordability reports in 2004
Rents in Auckland close to flatlining as housing supply catches up with demand
21st Nov 22, 9:52am
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Rents in Auckland close to flatlining as housing supply catches up with demand
More properties on offer and more selling under the hammer but buyers remain cautious at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
19th Nov 22, 6:33am
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More properties on offer and more selling under the hammer but buyers remain cautious at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
The number of overseas workers coming to NZ could be back up to pre-pandemic levels by the beginning of next year
17th Nov 22, 10:27am
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The number of overseas workers coming to NZ could be back up to pre-pandemic levels by the beginning of next year
A rise in house prices in October brought an end almost a year of steady declines but picking where they'll go from here is not for the faint-hearted
16th Nov 22, 9:40am
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A rise in house prices in October brought an end almost a year of steady declines but picking where they'll go from here is not for the faint-hearted
Housing sales are low for the time of year but the national median price edged up in October
15th Nov 22, 9:00am
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Housing sales are low for the time of year but the national median price edged up in October
The number of people on the waiting list for social housing has fallen for two consecutive quarters
14th Nov 22, 2:51pm
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The number of people on the waiting list for social housing has fallen for two consecutive quarters
Latest auction figures suggest a comparatively quiet residential property market over summer
14th Nov 22, 12:04pm
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Latest auction figures suggest a comparatively quiet residential property market over summer
An increase in the number of properties being auctioned is one thing, but the sales rate over the next couple of weeks will be the key figure to watch
12th Nov 22, 6:36am
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An increase in the number of properties being auctioned is one thing, but the sales rate over the next couple of weeks will be the key figure to watch
The number of new homes being built in Auckland has declined from about 1200 a month to 1100 a month over the last year
11th Nov 22, 9:40am
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The number of new homes being built in Auckland has declined from about 1200 a month to 1100 a month over the last year
New warehouses and factories the stars of the commercial construction sector with 1.4 million sqm of new space consented
10th Nov 22, 11:54am
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New warehouses and factories the stars of the commercial construction sector with 1.4 million sqm of new space consented
Average value of NZ homes down $113,000 since the start of the year according to QV figures
9th Nov 22, 5:00am
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Average value of NZ homes down $113,000 since the start of the year according to QV figures
Last week's lift in auction activity appears to be sustainable but the sales rate wallows around a third of the properties offered
8th Nov 22, 11:02am
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Last week's lift in auction activity appears to be sustainable but the sales rate wallows around a third of the properties offered
New dwelling consents shot back up in the September quarter while build costs have risen steadily for 7 consecutive quarters
7th Nov 22, 3:56pm
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New dwelling consents shot back up in the September quarter while build costs have risen steadily for 7 consecutive quarters
More properties on offer at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions but sales rate unchanged
5th Nov 22, 6:15am
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More properties on offer at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions but sales rate unchanged
Survey from the REINZ & economist Tony Alexander suggests real estate sales remained sluggish in October with buyers still cautious
4th Nov 22, 9:42am
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Survey from the REINZ & economist Tony Alexander suggests real estate sales remained sluggish in October with buyers still cautious
Barfoot & Thompson's October sales figures suggest the Auckland housing market could be heading for a quiet summer
2nd Nov 22, 10:56am
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Barfoot & Thompson's October sales figures suggest the Auckland housing market could be heading for a quiet summer
Average value of New Zealand homes now $79,000 lower than it was in March
A total of $33 billion worth of building work consented in September year including 50,700 new dwellings
1st Nov 22, 12:05pm
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A total of $33 billion worth of building work consented in September year including 50,700 new dwellings
Housing market starting summer selling season with high levels of stock for sale
1st Nov 22, 5:53am
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Housing market starting summer selling season with high levels of stock for sale
No sign of a spring breeze to lift auction activity off its current lows