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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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Number of new homes consented in Q1 up 14.6% with average build costs up 2.2%
Number of new homes consented in Q1 up 14.6% with average build costs up 2.2%
Housing values as flat as a millpond in April - QV House Price Index
More homes selling under the hammer at the latest residential property auctions
Over 1000 new homes were completed in Auckland in February but residential construction in the region remains relatively subdued
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Over 1000 new homes were completed in Auckland in February but residential construction in the region remains relatively subdued
Average rents flattening in Auckland, still declining in Wellington, Realestate.co.nz says
Residential real estate sales commissions up 4% in the first quarter year-on-year, and up 19% compared to two years ago
Residential real estate sales commissions up 4% in the first quarter year-on-year, and up 19% compared to two years ago
Barfoot & Thompson's sales numbers and selling prices both declined in April but stock levels were at an 18 year high for the month
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Barfoot & Thompson's sales numbers and selling prices both declined in April but stock levels were at an 18 year high for the month
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Very high number of new residential tenancies in February but rents were slightly softer
Auction rooms much quieter with fewer properties on offer and less than a third selling under the hammer
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Auction rooms much quieter with fewer properties on offer and less than a third selling under the hammer
Total value of building work consented in the year to March was $28.4 billion, a 7.2% increase
Housing stock for sale in April at 12-year high and asking prices declining on Realestate.co.nz as the market heads into winter
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Housing stock for sale in April at 12-year high and asking prices declining on Realestate.co.nz as the market heads into winter
NZ's median dwelling value inched up 0.1% in April but Auckland and Wellington values still going backwards
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NZ's median dwelling value inched up 0.1% in April but Auckland and Wellington values still going backwards
Low equity mortgage lending to first home buyers almost hit $1 billion in March
ANZ NZ economists say a small decline in house prices this year is 'the most likely scenario'
First home buyers being hit by rising mortgage rates and higher prices at the bottom of the housing market
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First home buyers being hit by rising mortgage rates and higher prices at the bottom of the housing market
First home buyers accounted for 24% of new mortgages issued in the second half of last year
The housing market faces a swirling sea of uncertainty as Cyclone Donald makes landfall, Greg Ninness says
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The housing market faces a swirling sea of uncertainty as Cyclone Donald makes landfall, Greg Ninness says
March housing sales numbers and prices little changed from March last year but buyers becoming more cautious, REINZ says
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March housing sales numbers and prices little changed from March last year but buyers becoming more cautious, REINZ says
Fewer New Zealand citizens are leaving long-term and more are returning after an extended absence
Asking prices slide and new listings rise on Trade Me Property as economic uncertainty starts to bite
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Asking prices slide and new listings rise on Trade Me Property as economic uncertainty starts to bite
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ANZ picks Reserve Bank to raise the OCR 3 times this year starting in July, but notes there's a high level of uncertainty
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ANZ picks Reserve Bank to raise the OCR 3 times this year starting in July, but notes there's a high level of uncertainty
Huge drop in the number of properties being auctioned with just a third selling under the hammer
Auckland's largest rental agency says more properties are being rented but rents aren't rising, some landlords not increasing rents to retain existing tenants
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Auckland's largest rental agency says more properties are being rented but rents aren't rising, some landlords not increasing rents to retain existing tenants
Residential construction costs were rising even before the latest fuel price hikes kicked in - Cordell Construction Cost Index
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Residential construction costs were rising even before the latest fuel price hikes kicked in - Cordell Construction Cost Index
Average national asking rents on Realestate.co.nz down $25 a week in March from two years ago levels
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Average national asking rents on Realestate.co.nz down $25 a week in March from two years ago levels