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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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Average residential property values declined in the main centres over winter, putting pressure on agents to cut commissions says QV
4th Sep 19, 5:00am
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Average residential property values declined in the main centres over winter, putting pressure on agents to cut commissions says QV
Barfoot & Thompson's sales levels were grim in August but selling prices remained steady
3rd Sep 19, 10:51am
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Barfoot & Thompson's sales levels were grim in August but selling prices remained steady
New listings starting to rise on Realestate.co.nz suggesting the spring lift is in the air
3rd Sep 19, 5:00am
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New listings starting to rise on Realestate.co.nz suggesting the spring lift is in the air
Commercial properties are increasingly popular with investors chasing rental income
31st Aug 19, 9:04am
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Commercial properties are increasingly popular with investors chasing rental income
There were plenty of potential buyers but not many sales at the latest Auckland apartment auctions
31st Aug 19, 6:26am
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There were plenty of potential buyers but not many sales at the latest Auckland apartment auctions
The number of new dwellings being consented in Auckland has doubled over the last five years
30th Aug 19, 11:21am
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The number of new dwellings being consented in Auckland has doubled over the last five years
Work visa approvals are growing strongly while residence visa approvals are declining and student visas flat, Greg Ninness discovers
28th Aug 19, 9:47am
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Work visa approvals are growing strongly while residence visa approvals are declining and student visas flat, Greg Ninness discovers
Auction numbers remain low as the end of winter approaches but sales were achieved on just under half the properties at Barfoot's latest auctions
27th Aug 19, 9:48am
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Auction numbers remain low as the end of winter approaches but sales were achieved on just under half the properties at Barfoot's latest auctions
ASB's latest Housing Confidence Survey shows less than a quarter of people think it's a good time to buy a house
26th Aug 19, 5:00am
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ASB's latest Housing Confidence Survey shows less than a quarter of people think it's a good time to buy a house
The first home buyers of 10 years ago will now be well placed to make the move into their next property
24th Aug 19, 8:59am
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The first home buyers of 10 years ago will now be well placed to make the move into their next property
Residential property auction activity appears to be slowly lifting from its winter lows
23rd Aug 19, 11:11am
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Residential property auction activity appears to be slowly lifting from its winter lows
Lower quartile house prices dropped significantly in parts of Auckland in July leading to ongoing improvements in affordability, latest interest.co.nz Home Loan Affordability Reports show
22nd Aug 19, 10:42am
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Lower quartile house prices dropped significantly in parts of Auckland in July leading to ongoing improvements in affordability, latest interest.co.nz Home Loan Affordability Reports show
The number of farms sold in the three months to July was down by a quarter compared to a year earlier
21st Aug 19, 11:19am
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The number of farms sold in the three months to July was down by a quarter compared to a year earlier
The overall sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions was above 50% for the second week in a row
20th Aug 19, 10:45am
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The overall sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions was above 50% for the second week in a row
The money being spent on major home renovations is declining in Auckland and Canterbury but rising in Wellington, with results mixed in other centres
17th Aug 19, 6:23am
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The money being spent on major home renovations is declining in Auckland and Canterbury but rising in Wellington, with results mixed in other centres
Lower interest rates may already be affecting buyer turnout and confidence at residential property auctions
16th Aug 19, 9:55am
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Lower interest rates may already be affecting buyer turnout and confidence at residential property auctions
More than 10,500 new homes completed in Auckland in year to June with numbers still rising strongly
15th Aug 19, 10:02am
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More than 10,500 new homes completed in Auckland in year to June with numbers still rising strongly
Fewer properties on offer at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions but more than half were sold
14th Aug 19, 10:29am
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Fewer properties on offer at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions but more than half were sold
Westpac economists reiterate forecast of 7% house price inflation next year but admit it's far from certain
13th Aug 19, 2:20pm
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Westpac economists reiterate forecast of 7% house price inflation next year but admit it's far from certain
Housing sales volumes were up in July but price signals were more mixed
Net rental yields range from 4.24% to 7.42% at Bayleys' latest commercial property auction
10th Aug 19, 8:02am
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Net rental yields range from 4.24% to 7.42% at Bayleys' latest commercial property auction
Statistics NZ estimates New Zealand's net migration gain increased 1% in the June year compared to the previous year to 49,427
9th Aug 19, 11:17am
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Statistics NZ estimates New Zealand's net migration gain increased 1% in the June year compared to the previous year to 49,427
Hard to value Auckland waterfront apartment with two car parks sells for $84,000
9th Aug 19, 5:00am
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Hard to value Auckland waterfront apartment with two car parks sells for $84,000
Latest cuts to interest rates may only reduce mortgage payments by a dollar or two a week
7th Aug 19, 4:26pm
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Latest cuts to interest rates may only reduce mortgage payments by a dollar or two a week
QV figures show property values on a long slow decline in Auckland, starting to head downwards in several other regions
7th Aug 19, 5:00am
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QV figures show property values on a long slow decline in Auckland, starting to head downwards in several other regions