Greg Ninness

Harcourts sold more homes in August but average prices were down in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. CEO picks 'an upturn shortly'

Harcourts sold more homes in August but average prices were down in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. CEO picks 'an upturn shortly'

A record $1.84 billion of housing alterations was consented in June year as big numbers of homeowners do up their houses

A record $1.84 billion of housing alterations was consented in June year as big numbers of homeowners do up their houses

The first rays of spring are starting to warm the housing market with sales volumes up slightly and prices mostly steady

The first rays of spring are starting to warm the housing market with sales volumes up slightly and prices mostly steady

Construction starts on KiwiBuild's first Buying Off The Plans project - 25 apartments in Onehunga

Construction starts on KiwiBuild's first Buying Off The Plans project - 25 apartments in Onehunga

Submissions being sought on proposed changes to standards for rental properties and the Residential Tenancies Act

Submissions being sought on proposed changes to standards for rental properties and the Residential Tenancies Act

The Government's plans for 10,000 new homes around Mt Roskill could extend significantly into the neighbouring suburbs of Sandringham, Balmoral, Three Kings and Hillsborough

The Government's plans for 10,000 new homes around Mt Roskill could extend significantly into the neighbouring suburbs of Sandringham, Balmoral, Three Kings and Hillsborough

Sales rates were down at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions but the Pukekohe auction was the standout with a 50% sales rate

Sales rates were down at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions but the Pukekohe auction was the standout with a 50% sales rate

Bayleys sold 50% at their latest Auckland auctions but things were a bit quieter at the auctions in Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua

Bayleys sold 50% at their latest Auckland auctions but things were a bit quieter at the auctions in Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua

Housing sales volumes this summer should be up on last summer but don't expect big movements in prices, says Greg Ninness

Housing sales volumes this summer should be up on last summer but don't expect big movements in prices, says Greg Ninness

There was a reasonable selection and some strong bidding at the latest Auckland apartment auctions

There was a reasonable selection and some strong bidding at the latest Auckland apartment auctions

The Government kicks off the selection process to find modular house builders for its KiwiBuild scheme

The Government kicks off the selection process to find modular house builders for its KiwiBuild scheme

Housing values down in Auckland and Christchurch, up in Wellington, QV says. Auckland sellers 'adjusting expectations and are more open to negotiation'

Housing values down in Auckland and Christchurch, up in Wellington, QV says. Auckland sellers 'adjusting expectations and are more open to negotiation'

Barfoot & Thompson's August sales figures suggest the Auckland housing market is on a solid footing for the start of spring, managing director suggests bottom of price cycle has been reached

Barfoot & Thompson's August sales figures suggest the Auckland housing market is on a solid footing for the start of spring, managing director suggests bottom of price cycle has been reached

The Government releases proposals that could set new standards for heating, ventilation, dampness and draught control in rental homes

The Government releases proposals that could set new standards for heating, ventilation, dampness and draught control in rental homes

Prices at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions ranged from $557,000 for a home unit in Greenlane to $2.36 million for a renovated Grey Lynn villa

Prices at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions ranged from $557,000 for a home unit in Greenlane to $2.36 million for a renovated Grey Lynn villa

Housing market remains on its steady course as new listings start to rise as we head into spring, Realestate.co.nz says

Housing market remains on its steady course as new listings start to rise as we head into spring, Realestate.co.nz says

Prices started at $400,000 for a three bedroom family home in Mt Wellington at Bayleys' Auckland auctions

Prices started at $400,000 for a three bedroom family home in Mt Wellington at Bayleys' Auckland auctions

Our changing migration patterns: Net migration numbers are falling back from their recent highs but migration is still increasing in some areas and declining in others

Our changing migration patterns: Net migration numbers are falling back from their recent highs but migration is still increasing in some areas and declining in others

New dwelling consents were at elevated levels in Auckland last month, but down in most other main centres

New dwelling consents were at elevated levels in Auckland last month, but down in most other main centres

Auction numbers remained low but sales rates were creeping up at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions

Auction numbers remained low but sales rates were creeping up at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions

A flattening of house prices at the bottom of the market is making home ownership more affordable for first home buyers in most parts of the country but Queenstown prices have gone through the roof

A flattening of house prices at the bottom of the market is making home ownership more affordable for first home buyers in most parts of the country but Queenstown prices have gone through the roof

Farm sales numbers are about the same as a year ago and prices have improved slightly but dairy has taken a hit, the REINZ says

Farm sales numbers are about the same as a year ago and prices have improved slightly but dairy has taken a hit, the REINZ says

Investment Property Snapshot: With standard rental yields so low in Auckland, an apartment in a hotel could be worth a look for investors chasing rental income

Investment Property Snapshot: With standard rental yields so low in Auckland, an apartment in a hotel could be worth a look for investors chasing rental income

Annual New Zealand migration gain still at historically high levels but easing back compared to the last two years

Annual New Zealand migration gain still at historically high levels but easing back compared to the last two years

Auction numbers were low but the sales rate held up at Barfoot & Thompson's latest Auckland auctions

Auction numbers were low but the sales rate held up at Barfoot & Thompson's latest Auckland auctions