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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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Strong house price growth meant residential rental yields were falling in the first three months of the year - then along came Coronavirus
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Auction activity suggests the housing market remains remarkably resilient in the face of coronavirus onslaught
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Auction activity suggests the housing market remains remarkably resilient in the face of coronavirus onslaught
Gisborne forestry workers to be redeployed to roading and conservation work as part of $100m Government package
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Gisborne forestry workers to be redeployed to roading and conservation work as part of $100m Government package
Big drop in the number of farms sold over the last 12 months with dairy farms leading the decline