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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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Rising house prices are pushing the dream of home ownership further out of reach for aspiring first home buyers, in spite of recent cuts to mortgage interest rates, Interest.co.nz's latest Home Loan Affordability Reports show
20th Dec 19, 12:00pm
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Rising house prices are pushing the dream of home ownership further out of reach for aspiring first home buyers, in spite of recent cuts to mortgage interest rates, Interest.co.nz's latest Home Loan Affordability Reports show
People arriving in NZ on work and long term visitor visas at record highs in 12 months to October
18th Dec 19, 9:45am
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People arriving in NZ on work and long term visitor visas at record highs in 12 months to October
Barfoot & Thompson's auction numbers and sales rates are up compared to this time last year
17th Dec 19, 9:59am
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Barfoot & Thompson's auction numbers and sales rates are up compared to this time last year
New home completions up strongly in Auckland but there are signs the supply may be starting to peak
16th Dec 19, 11:53am
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New home completions up strongly in Auckland but there are signs the supply may be starting to peak
House prices are rising in Auckland but price growth could be slowing in the rest of the country
14th Dec 19, 9:05am
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House prices are rising in Auckland but price growth could be slowing in the rest of the country
House prices were generally firmer in November but sales volumes were stronger in Auckland than the rest of the country, REINZ says
13th Dec 19, 9:34am
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House prices were generally firmer in November but sales volumes were stronger in Auckland than the rest of the country, REINZ says
The number of work visas being approved is rising strongly while residency visas are falling
11th Dec 19, 9:00am
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The number of work visas being approved is rising strongly while residency visas are falling
Barfoot & Thompson's auction numbers remained solid last week but they will start winding down this week as the Christmas break approaches
10th Dec 19, 9:00am
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Barfoot & Thompson's auction numbers remained solid last week but they will start winding down this week as the Christmas break approaches
ASB's chief economist says lower mortgage rates have pushed up housing confidence but warns it doesn't herald a return to boom times
9th Dec 19, 5:00am
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ASB's chief economist says lower mortgage rates have pushed up housing confidence but warns it doesn't herald a return to boom times
Sales are being achieved on just over half the properties offered at auction compared to just over a third a year ago
7th Dec 19, 9:16am
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Sales are being achieved on just over half the properties offered at auction compared to just over a third a year ago
Smaller commercial properties providing superior net rental yields to similarly priced residential properties
6th Dec 19, 12:24pm
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Smaller commercial properties providing superior net rental yields to similarly priced residential properties
The value of new residential and non-residential building activity is continuing to rise strongly
5th Dec 19, 11:28am
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The value of new residential and non-residential building activity is continuing to rise strongly
New Zealand residential property values are now rising even in previously sluggish markets like Auckland and Christchurch
4th Dec 19, 5:00am
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New Zealand residential property values are now rising even in previously sluggish markets like Auckland and Christchurch
Barfoot & Thompson's average and median prices are within a hair's breadth of breaking previous records
3rd Dec 19, 10:26am
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Barfoot & Thompson's average and median prices are within a hair's breadth of breaking previous records
The sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's major auctions ranged from 36% at Pukekohe to 79% at the on-site events
2nd Dec 19, 2:52pm
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The sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's major auctions ranged from 36% at Pukekohe to 79% at the on-site events
Less choice in the housing market with stock levels down but price signals are mixed
2nd Dec 19, 9:43am
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Less choice in the housing market with stock levels down but price signals are mixed
The latest auction numbers suggest a late rush of activity as we head into summer
30th Nov 19, 7:14am
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The latest auction numbers suggest a late rush of activity as we head into summer
New dwelling consents surge ahead in Auckland but remain sluggish in the Bay of Plenty while the Waikato plays catch up
29th Nov 19, 11:34am
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New dwelling consents surge ahead in Auckland but remain sluggish in the Bay of Plenty while the Waikato plays catch up
Fletcher Building looking at modular timber and steel construction methods to crack the apartment market
28th Nov 19, 10:10am
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Fletcher Building looking at modular timber and steel construction methods to crack the apartment market
Work visa approvals up 9% on a year ago, residence visa approvals up 12.8% the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment says
27th Nov 19, 2:11pm
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Work visa approvals up 9% on a year ago, residence visa approvals up 12.8% the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment says
Housing getting further out of reach for first home buyers as strong price rises cancel out the benefits of falling interest rates, interest.co.nz’s latest Home Loan Affordability Reports show
26th Nov 19, 12:01pm
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Housing getting further out of reach for first home buyers as strong price rises cancel out the benefits of falling interest rates, interest.co.nz’s latest Home Loan Affordability Reports show
Barfoot & Thompson's auction rooms getting busier - sales rate hovers around 50%
26th Nov 19, 9:34am
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Barfoot & Thompson's auction rooms getting busier - sales rate hovers around 50%
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says banks are making life more difficult for rural borrowers, risking a major drop in farm values
20th Nov 19, 3:54pm
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Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says banks are making life more difficult for rural borrowers, risking a major drop in farm values
New home completions in Auckland up 25% on a year ago
Overall sales rate of 46% at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions