Greg Ninness

A new pod hotel will open near Auckland's new Sky City Convention Centre next year

A new pod hotel will open near Auckland's new Sky City Convention Centre next year

Housing NZ admits mistakes in its former meth testing policies and will compensate affected tenants

Housing NZ admits mistakes in its former meth testing policies and will compensate affected tenants

Childcare centres are popular with a wide range of investors but buyers are being a little more cautious on price

Childcare centres are popular with a wide range of investors but buyers are being a little more cautious on price

Independent report into Auckland Council's Building Consents Department finds major shortcomings resulting in poor customer service

Independent report into Auckland Council's Building Consents Department finds major shortcomings resulting in poor customer service

Barfoot & Thompson achieved sales on 37% of the properties at their latest auctions, with almost half of them selling for more than their rating valuations

Barfoot & Thompson achieved sales on 37% of the properties at their latest auctions, with almost half of them selling for more than their rating valuations

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