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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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Real estate agencies estimated to have earned $437 million in residential sales commission in the last three months of 2019
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Real estate agencies estimated to have earned $437 million in residential sales commission in the last three months of 2019
House prices have risen more than twice as fast as incomes for typical first home buyers over the last 10 years, leaving them struggling to scrape up a deposit in most parts of the country
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House prices have risen more than twice as fast as incomes for typical first home buyers over the last 10 years, leaving them struggling to scrape up a deposit in most parts of the country
New dwelling completions in Auckland are on a high but may be close to peaking
Net migration gain of 41,479 in the 12 months to November, down from 62,407 three years ago
Farm sales were well down last year but the lifestyle block market was flat
Farm sales were well down last year but the lifestyle block market was flat
Residential rental yields are falling in most parts of the country as rising prices outstrip rents
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Residential rental yields are falling in most parts of the country as rising prices outstrip rents
We should see some solid sales activity over the next few months and look out for some big announcements from KiwiBuild and Kainga Ora, but those expecting another price boom may be disappointed
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We should see some solid sales activity over the next few months and look out for some big announcements from KiwiBuild and Kainga Ora, but those expecting another price boom may be disappointed
Existing home owners still receive the bulk of new mortgage lending but investors are the fastest growing group with first home buyers not far behind
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Existing home owners still receive the bulk of new mortgage lending but investors are the fastest growing group with first home buyers not far behind
Residential auction activity in December was similar to the same time last year
The number of dairy farm sales has slumped even though prices appear to be holding up
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
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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
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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
New home completions up strongly in Auckland but there are signs the supply may be starting to peak
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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
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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
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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
Barfoot & Thompson's auction numbers remained solid last week but they will start winding down this week as the Christmas break approaches
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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