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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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Auckland housing market may have already passed its summer peak
Annual house price growth has ranged from 7.4% in Queenstown-Lakes to 38.1% in Upper Hutt - REINZ
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Annual house price growth has ranged from 7.4% in Queenstown-Lakes to 38.1% in Upper Hutt - REINZ
The national median house price rose $50,000 in February, Auckland median up by $100,000 for the month, the REINZ says
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The national median house price rose $50,000 in February, Auckland median up by $100,000 for the month, the REINZ says
Overseas students and migrant worker numbers have declined by 63,532 in the last 12 months
Barfoot & Thompson's auction numbers may have peaked at the end of February
QV says average housing values up 6.8% over the last three months but warns of a gradual cooling as new LVR restrictions start to kick in
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QV says average housing values up 6.8% over the last three months but warns of a gradual cooling as new LVR restrictions start to kick in
More than half the new homes consented last year were stand alone houses, less than 10% were apartments
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More than half the new homes consented last year were stand alone houses, less than 10% were apartments
Auckland may lead the housing market down as LVR restrictions, higher levels of residential construction and eventual higher interest rates start to kick in
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Auckland may lead the housing market down as LVR restrictions, higher levels of residential construction and eventual higher interest rates start to kick in
Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says no new COVID-19 cases in the community - Cabinet to review current restriction levels Friday afternoon
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Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says no new COVID-19 cases in the community - Cabinet to review current restriction levels Friday afternoon
The number of new homes being consented continues to rise but commercial building work remains patchy
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The number of new homes being consented continues to rise but commercial building work remains patchy
Barfoot & Thompson's February sales were "exceptional" as Auckland housing market booms
Westpac report says rising interest rates and increased housing supply with slower population growth will start to cool the housing market
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Westpac report says rising interest rates and increased housing supply with slower population growth will start to cool the housing market
Astonishing increases in housing values with average values in some places rising by more than $50,000 in a month
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Astonishing increases in housing values with average values in some places rising by more than $50,000 in a month
Worst December in three years for the number of new dwelling completions in Auckland
Barfoot & Thompson sold 204 properties at auction last week compared to 85 in the same week of last year
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Barfoot & Thompson sold 204 properties at auction last week compared to 85 in the same week of last year
Housing affordability improved slightly for first home buyers in many parts of the country in January, but the outlook remains grim for those on average wages
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Housing affordability improved slightly for first home buyers in many parts of the country in January, but the outlook remains grim for those on average wages
Sales rate of 76% at latest residential auctions, mixed results at latest apartment auctions, CBD car parks prove popular
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Sales rate of 76% at latest residential auctions, mixed results at latest apartment auctions, CBD car parks prove popular
Ninety nine per cent of the properties sold at Barfoot and Thompson's latest auctions went for more than their rating valuations
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Ninety nine per cent of the properties sold at Barfoot and Thompson's latest auctions went for more than their rating valuations
Farm sales volumes up strongly, prices up modestly, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says
The Government will need to consider immigration's effect on housing demand before it starts reopening the borders
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The Government will need to consider immigration's effect on housing demand before it starts reopening the borders
Even CBD shoebox apartments are attracting multiple bids at auction, although vendors will need to be realistic with their price expectations
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Even CBD shoebox apartments are attracting multiple bids at auction, although vendors will need to be realistic with their price expectations
Of the main centres, Auckland has had the weakest house price growth and Wellington the strongest
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Of the main centres, Auckland has had the weakest house price growth and Wellington the strongest
First home buyers' share of the housing market dropped to 22% in January, investors' share rose to 41%
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First home buyers' share of the housing market dropped to 22% in January, investors' share rose to 41%
Annual net migration gain drops 40% in 2020 to 44,126 from 73,097 in 2019
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand figures reveal big regional differences in the housing market at the start of the year
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Real Estate Institute of New Zealand figures reveal big regional differences in the housing market at the start of the year