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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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Falling interest rates have had a bigger impact on mortgage payments than they have on house prices, leaving first home buyers better off overall, particularly in Auckland
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Falling interest rates have had a bigger impact on mortgage payments than they have on house prices, leaving first home buyers better off overall, particularly in Auckland
Sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions steady at two thirds for three weeks in a row
The number of overseas students in this country in August was down 17% year-on-year and the rate of decline is increasing
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The number of overseas students in this country in August was down 17% year-on-year and the rate of decline is increasing
Investors getting net yields of around 5% from smaller retail units in Auckland
Residential auction activity remains strong with 73% sales rate in the first two weeks of September
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Residential auction activity remains strong with 73% sales rate in the first two weeks of September
The median price of lifestyle blocks is up 7.1% compared to a year ago but average farm prices are down 4.3%
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The median price of lifestyle blocks is up 7.1% compared to a year ago but average farm prices are down 4.3%
It's too early to say if the drop in the number of new homes completed in Auckland in July was the start of a trend or a normal monthly variation
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It's too early to say if the drop in the number of new homes completed in Auckland in July was the start of a trend or a normal monthly variation
Overall sales rate of 68% at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
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New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
Westpac says predictions of house prices falling "have been proven wrong"
House prices have been rising steadily in almost all parts of the country over the last three months
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House prices have been rising steadily in almost all parts of the country over the last three months
Record house prices were supported by strong sales volumes in August, the latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand sales data shows
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Record house prices were supported by strong sales volumes in August, the latest Real Estate Institute of New Zealand sales data shows
Total fines in real estate price-fixing cartel case brought by the Commerce Commission total nearly $23 million
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Total fines in real estate price-fixing cartel case brought by the Commerce Commission total nearly $23 million
Greg Ninness asks whether the suggestion that house prices double every 10 years is an urban myth or fact
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Greg Ninness asks whether the suggestion that house prices double every 10 years is an urban myth or fact
Westpac expects household debt levels to keep increasing but falling interest rates will keep repayments affordable for the time being
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Westpac expects household debt levels to keep increasing but falling interest rates will keep repayments affordable for the time being
Sales achieved on two thirds of the properties at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
Compared to last year more properties are being auctioned, the sales rate is higher and prices are firmer
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Compared to last year more properties are being auctioned, the sales rate is higher and prices are firmer
The decline in building activity during the Level 4 lockdown was much less than expected, with residential construction proving particularly resilient
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The decline in building activity during the Level 4 lockdown was much less than expected, with residential construction proving particularly resilient
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand figures show the buoyant housing market doesn't necessarily mean higher prices
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Real Estate Institute of New Zealand figures show the buoyant housing market doesn't necessarily mean higher prices
Plenty of fare for smaller investors among Bayleys' latest commercial sales with prices starting at just $520,000
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Plenty of fare for smaller investors among Bayleys' latest commercial sales with prices starting at just $520,000
Barfoot & Thompson's August sales volumes rose 41% year-on-year, as average selling price set new record
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Barfoot & Thompson's August sales volumes rose 41% year-on-year, as average selling price set new record
New dwelling consents particularly strong in Auckland although there's been a slide in the number of retirement village units being consented
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New dwelling consents particularly strong in Auckland although there's been a slide in the number of retirement village units being consented
New property listings on Realestate.co.nz recovered well after the Level 4 lockdown but remained flat over winter
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New property listings on Realestate.co.nz recovered well after the Level 4 lockdown but remained flat over winter
Barfoot & Thompson's latest auction results suggest the Auckland market is very buoyant heading into spring
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Barfoot & Thompson's latest auction results suggest the Auckland market is very buoyant heading into spring
The requirement to scrap building consents for minor backyard jobs will also help farmers wanting to build a small hay barn or bridge on their properties
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The requirement to scrap building consents for minor backyard jobs will also help farmers wanting to build a small hay barn or bridge on their properties