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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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Commercial landlords and tenants need to realise they are joined at the hip and may need to start setting rents as a percentage of the tenant's turnover
23rd Apr 20, 4:25pm
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Commercial landlords and tenants need to realise they are joined at the hip and may need to start setting rents as a percentage of the tenant's turnover
Prices at the bottom end of the market were rising strongly in most places in March but record low mortgage interest rates provided some relief for first home buyers
23rd Apr 20, 8:00am
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Prices at the bottom end of the market were rising strongly in most places in March but record low mortgage interest rates provided some relief for first home buyers
Farm sales were down 15% in the first quarter of this year compared to a year ago and farm prices were down 13%, but the rural community remains in good heart
22nd Apr 20, 4:08pm
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Farm sales were down 15% in the first quarter of this year compared to a year ago and farm prices were down 13%, but the rural community remains in good heart
Strong house price growth meant residential rental yields were falling in the first three months of the year - then along came Coronavirus
22nd Apr 20, 7:40am
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Strong house price growth meant residential rental yields were falling in the first three months of the year - then along came Coronavirus
Regional shopping centres have suffered the biggest decline in value while office buildings with government tenants have increased in value
20th Apr 20, 11:09am
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Regional shopping centres have suffered the biggest decline in value while office buildings with government tenants have increased in value
The real estate industry is estimated to have earned $402 million in residential commissions in the first quarter of this year. It was the calm before the storm
18th Apr 20, 9:00am
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The real estate industry is estimated to have earned $402 million in residential commissions in the first quarter of this year. It was the calm before the storm
A total of 23,430 fewer people came into New Zealand on work, residence or student visas in March compared to March last year
17th Apr 20, 8:57am
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A total of 23,430 fewer people came into New Zealand on work, residence or student visas in March compared to March last year
Commercial property management company Re-Leased says half the rent owed to its landlord clients is now overdue, normally it would be less than 10%
16th Apr 20, 11:25am
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Commercial property management company Re-Leased says half the rent owed to its landlord clients is now overdue, normally it would be less than 10%
Supposedly strong growth in house prices in March was probably more to do with a change in the mix of properties being sold than a widespread rise in values
16th Apr 20, 9:09am
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Supposedly strong growth in house prices in March was probably more to do with a change in the mix of properties being sold than a widespread rise in values
The housing market was particularly strong in Auckland before the lockdown, with record median prices and strong sales volumes in March
15th Apr 20, 9:47am
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The housing market was particularly strong in Auckland before the lockdown, with record median prices and strong sales volumes in March
Greg Ninness with a Top 5 on life in the COVID-19 lockdown featuring nice weather, shopping queues, community spirit, whisky and gin, plus an economic bright spot
13th Apr 20, 10:00am
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Greg Ninness with a Top 5 on life in the COVID-19 lockdown featuring nice weather, shopping queues, community spirit, whisky and gin, plus an economic bright spot
The end of the lockdown could be just the beginning of troubles for both residential and commercial landlords, Greg Ninness says
10th Apr 20, 9:28am
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The end of the lockdown could be just the beginning of troubles for both residential and commercial landlords, Greg Ninness says
Big ticket purchases like property, vehicles and home appliances are the most likely to be delayed with just 45% of consumers confident in their financial situation
8th Apr 20, 9:20am
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Big ticket purchases like property, vehicles and home appliances are the most likely to be delayed with just 45% of consumers confident in their financial situation
Barfoot & Thompson's March sales figures show the market was on a roll before the lockdown with record average and median selling prices
2nd Apr 20, 10:46am
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Barfoot & Thompson's March sales figures show the market was on a roll before the lockdown with record average and median selling prices
Prices and listings on Realestate.co.nz were looking buoyant and then the market was hit by the big freeze
1st Apr 20, 1:13pm
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Prices and listings on Realestate.co.nz were looking buoyant and then the market was hit by the big freeze
QV delivers a grim assessment of the property market after the lockdown ends
Most regions recorded double digit growth in new dwelling consents in year to February, Statistics NZ says
31st Mar 20, 11:46am
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Most regions recorded double digit growth in new dwelling consents in year to February, Statistics NZ says
Real estate agencies face an estimated loss of $135m in residential sales commissions as the lock-down brings sales to a halt
29th Mar 20, 6:02am
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Real estate agencies face an estimated loss of $135m in residential sales commissions as the lock-down brings sales to a halt
The Property Council warns of commercial property foreclosures as some tenants stop paying rent - seeks Government assistance for landlords
27th Mar 20, 10:55am
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The Property Council warns of commercial property foreclosures as some tenants stop paying rent - seeks Government assistance for landlords
Auction numbers were up, sales were up, prices were up and then it all came to a crashing halt
27th Mar 20, 8:00am
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Auction numbers were up, sales were up, prices were up and then it all came to a crashing halt
Real estate agents in self isolation means no open homes, no auctions and no property viewings or inspections, bringing the property market to a grinding halt
26th Mar 20, 8:17am
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Real estate agents in self isolation means no open homes, no auctions and no property viewings or inspections, bringing the property market to a grinding halt
Air freight operators can apply for grants to ensure critical imports and exports keep flowing. They must provide details of the prices they will charge for carrying freight
24th Mar 20, 1:43pm
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Air freight operators can apply for grants to ensure critical imports and exports keep flowing. They must provide details of the prices they will charge for carrying freight
Big variations on the sales rates at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions last week - 75% at on-site auctions, 34% on the North Shore
24th Mar 20, 11:33am
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Big variations on the sales rates at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions last week - 75% at on-site auctions, 34% on the North Shore
The fact that a property was about to lose its tenant and needed refurbishing didn't deter investors who could see its potential
23rd Mar 20, 4:29pm
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The fact that a property was about to lose its tenant and needed refurbishing didn't deter investors who could see its potential
Low interest rates have kept mortgage payments affordable for first home buyers in spite of record house prices at the bottom end of the market
22nd Mar 20, 6:02am
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Low interest rates have kept mortgage payments affordable for first home buyers in spite of record house prices at the bottom end of the market