Greg Ninness

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

Harcourts sold more homes in July but prices were weaker overall, particularly in Auckland

Harcourts sold more homes in July but prices were weaker overall, particularly in Auckland

Fewer properties to choose from at Bayleys' auction rooms but sales on just over a third of them

Fewer properties to choose from at Bayleys' auction rooms but sales on just over a third of them

Auckland company fined $540,000 for claiming steel reinforcing mesh met earthquake standards when it didn't

Auckland company fined $540,000 for claiming steel reinforcing mesh met earthquake standards when it didn't

Even an apartment in a building requiring remediation work received multiple bids and sold under the hammer

Even an apartment in a building requiring remediation work received multiple bids and sold under the hammer

'Ongoing uncertainty in the housing market is fuelling caution about market prospects' - ASB Housing Confidence Survey

'Ongoing uncertainty in the housing market is fuelling caution about market prospects' - ASB Housing Confidence Survey

House prices were generally softer in July compared to June but sales volumes are holding up - REINZ

House prices were generally softer in July compared to June but sales volumes are holding up - REINZ

Westpac Chief Economist Dominick Stephens says the Adrian Orr-led RBNZ appears to be considering OCR reductions and is less inclined towards hikes

Westpac Chief Economist Dominick Stephens says the Adrian Orr-led RBNZ appears to be considering OCR reductions and is less inclined towards hikes