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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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Harcourts' September sales suggest a steady start to spring as national average selling price rises, sales volumes flat
16th Oct 18, 12:25pm
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Harcourts' September sales suggest a steady start to spring as national average selling price rises, sales volumes flat
Comparing auction selling prices to rating valuations suggests prices are relatively steady
16th Oct 18, 10:00am
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Comparing auction selling prices to rating valuations suggests prices are relatively steady
Rental growth strong in Wellington, Queenstown, Rotorua, Napier and Whanganui, but weak in Auckland and Christchurch
15th Oct 18, 9:44am
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Rental growth strong in Wellington, Queenstown, Rotorua, Napier and Whanganui, but weak in Auckland and Christchurch
Ray White's latest Auckland apartment auction had everything from an upmarket unit in the leafy High Court precinct to a renovator's delight in Point England
12th Oct 18, 7:35am
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Ray White's latest Auckland apartment auction had everything from an upmarket unit in the leafy High Court precinct to a renovator's delight in Point England
The number of homes sold last month was the lowest in September since 2011 but prices remained flat
11th Oct 18, 9:45am
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The number of homes sold last month was the lowest in September since 2011 but prices remained flat
The auction rooms are getting busier as the weather improves
A new tower in Auckland's Central Business District will contain 226 apartments and a 233 room hotel
10th Oct 18, 6:00am
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A new tower in Auckland's Central Business District will contain 226 apartments and a 233 room hotel
Even KiwiBuild homes are likely to be beyond the reach of many first home buyers if they don't have a decent deposit or a better than average income
9th Oct 18, 10:05am
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Even KiwiBuild homes are likely to be beyond the reach of many first home buyers if they don't have a decent deposit or a better than average income
Investment Property Snapshot: Character building in Nelson Central Business District gives 7% net yield
6th Oct 18, 9:48am
Investment Property Snapshot: Character building in Nelson Central Business District gives 7% net yield
There were plenty of buyers at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but they were being cautious on price
5th Oct 18, 12:39pm
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There were plenty of buyers at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but they were being cautious on price
Auckland house buyers should have plenty of choice this summer so sellers will need to be realistic on price
3rd Oct 18, 10:40am
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Auckland house buyers should have plenty of choice this summer so sellers will need to be realistic on price
Quotable Value figures show the average value of homes is declining in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, and rising more slowly in other centres
3rd Oct 18, 5:00am
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Quotable Value figures show the average value of homes is declining in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, and rising more slowly in other centres
Prices ranged from $595,000 to $3.25 million at Barfoot & Thompson's latest Auckland auctions
2nd Oct 18, 9:57am
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Prices ranged from $595,000 to $3.25 million at Barfoot & Thompson's latest Auckland auctions
The new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development brings together functions previously undertaken by MBIE, MSD and Treasury
1st Oct 18, 12:41pm
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The new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development brings together functions previously undertaken by MBIE, MSD and Treasury
A strong lift in new listings on Realestate.co.nz points to a reasonably buoyant spring/summer for the housing market
1st Oct 18, 9:43am
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A strong lift in new listings on Realestate.co.nz points to a reasonably buoyant spring/summer for the housing market
KiwiBuild houses at Wanaka to be priced between $565,000 and $650,000
Auckland's house building boom continues to ramp up reaching a record high in year to August
28th Sep 18, 11:25am
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Auckland's house building boom continues to ramp up reaching a record high in year to August
A survey of more than 900 property vendors gave most real estate agents a pass mark but found there was room for improvement
26th Sep 18, 3:03pm
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A survey of more than 900 property vendors gave most real estate agents a pass mark but found there was room for improvement
Slightly lower prices, falling interest rates and slowly rising incomes are all helping to improve affordability for first home buyers - but not by much
26th Sep 18, 10:22am
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Slightly lower prices, falling interest rates and slowly rising incomes are all helping to improve affordability for first home buyers - but not by much
At the major auctions the sales rates ranged from 18% to 44%
Onehunga property with great potential but new owners will also need to deal with asbestos and seismic strengthening
24th Sep 18, 3:14pm
Onehunga property with great potential but new owners will also need to deal with asbestos and seismic strengthening
Farm sales prices are up 4% on last year but dairy farm prices are down 13.2% with Fonterra 'volatility' taking a toll
24th Sep 18, 10:28am
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Farm sales prices are up 4% on last year but dairy farm prices are down 13.2% with Fonterra 'volatility' taking a toll
The spring weather is starting to warm up the bidding in the auction rooms
The Government's new direction for Housing New Zealand is to be formalised in legislation
21st Sep 18, 12:47pm
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The Government's new direction for Housing New Zealand is to be formalised in legislation
Net migration down 12.2% in year to August compared to previous year and continuing to fall
21st Sep 18, 11:33am
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Net migration down 12.2% in year to August compared to previous year and continuing to fall