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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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KiwiBuild homes are on the margins of affordability for first buyers but that could change significantly next year, writes Greg Ninness
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KiwiBuild homes are on the margins of affordability for first buyers but that could change significantly next year, writes Greg Ninness
The highest sales rate was for properties that were auctioned on site, with almost half changing hands
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The highest sales rate was for properties that were auctioned on site, with almost half changing hands
ASB survey shows fewer people expecting house prices to rise, more think it's a good time to buy
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ASB survey shows fewer people expecting house prices to rise, more think it's a good time to buy
More properties taken to auction in Auckland but Christchurch has a higher sales rate
The first steps in the Government's plans to reform the RMA will be to reverse some of the reforms introduced by National last year
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The first steps in the Government's plans to reform the RMA will be to reverse some of the reforms introduced by National last year
Landlords won't like having to pay letting fees but they should be able to negotiate a better deal for themselves than their tenants could
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Landlords won't like having to pay letting fees but they should be able to negotiate a better deal for themselves than their tenants could
Strong competition for retail premises in Tauranga pushes its net yield below 5%
Strong competition for retail premises in Tauranga pushes its net yield below 5%
Little overall movement in rental yields for residential property investors - particularly low returns in Auckland, Tasman, Queenstown-Lakes
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Little overall movement in rental yields for residential property investors - particularly low returns in Auckland, Tasman, Queenstown-Lakes
The auction sales rate was unusually low for properties in central Auckland suburbs such as Remuera, Mt Eden and Glendowie
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The auction sales rate was unusually low for properties in central Auckland suburbs such as Remuera, Mt Eden and Glendowie
Barfoot & Thompson's October sales point to a reasonably busy summer housing market in Auckland
October's residential auction results look a reasonably positive indicator for the coming summer selling season
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October's residential auction results look a reasonably positive indicator for the coming summer selling season
Buyers were active at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but they were cautious on price and few units were sold under the hammer
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Buyers were active at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but they were cautious on price and few units were sold under the hammer
Residential tenants moving house will no longer pay letting fees from December 12
Realestate.co.nz says the Auckland market is now favouring buyers for the first time since 2011- QV says average values falling
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Realestate.co.nz says the Auckland market is now favouring buyers for the first time since 2011- QV says average values falling
New dwelling consents took a breather in September, mainly due to a drop in the number of stand alone houses and apartments being consented, while townhouse and home unit consents were up
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New dwelling consents took a breather in September, mainly due to a drop in the number of stand alone houses and apartments being consented, while townhouse and home unit consents were up
Sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions stayed steady on a third after the introduction of foreign buyer restrictions on residential property
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Sales rate at Barfoot & Thompson's auctions stayed steady on a third after the introduction of foreign buyer restrictions on residential property
Residential property purchases by overseas buyers were declining before the overseas buyer restrictions were introduced
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Residential property purchases by overseas buyers were declining before the overseas buyer restrictions were introduced
Investors achieved net yields ranging from 5.56% to 8.81% at Bayleys' commercial property auctions in Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington
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Investors achieved net yields ranging from 5.56% to 8.81% at Bayleys' commercial property auctions in Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington
Sales rates rising at Bayleys' auctions in Auckland and Eves' auctions in Tauranga
Barfoot & Thompson looks to WeChat to improve engagement with Chinese customers
Falling interest rates, easing house prices and rising incomes have improved the lot of typical first home buyers in Auckland by nearly $90 a week since March 2017
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Falling interest rates, easing house prices and rising incomes have improved the lot of typical first home buyers in Auckland by nearly $90 a week since March 2017
Farms and lifestyle block sales volumes drop but prices are holding up reasonably well, although dairy farm prices have taken a hit REINZ says
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Farms and lifestyle block sales volumes drop but prices are holding up reasonably well, although dairy farm prices have taken a hit REINZ says
Nearly 250 properties offered at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions with sales on a third and most selling for more than their rating valuations
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Nearly 250 properties offered at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions with sales on a third and most selling for more than their rating valuations
Falls in migration & rising building consents mean Auckland's housing shortage could be on the verge of receding, but there's still a big backlog of pent up demand to overcome
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Falls in migration & rising building consents mean Auckland's housing shortage could be on the verge of receding, but there's still a big backlog of pent up demand to overcome
The real estate industry is holding its own despite poor sales in September, with estimated commission revenue in the third quarter up almost 9% on last year
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The real estate industry is holding its own despite poor sales in September, with estimated commission revenue in the third quarter up almost 9% on last year