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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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Housing market continues its roller coaster ride with prices up and sales volumes down
15th Sep 17, 9:38am
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Housing market continues its roller coaster ride with prices up and sales volumes down
Average prices and the number of sales take a tumble at New Zealand's largest real estate agency
14th Sep 17, 8:39pm
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Average prices and the number of sales take a tumble at New Zealand's largest real estate agency
While apartment sales dwindle in the auctions rooms, commercial properties are flying out the door
14th Sep 17, 3:44pm
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While apartment sales dwindle in the auctions rooms, commercial properties are flying out the door
An Auckland real estate agent has slashed his commission by 50% to try and drum up new business
12th Sep 17, 11:52am
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An Auckland real estate agent has slashed his commission by 50% to try and drum up new business
Prices at Barfoot's auctions ranged from $315k for a modern house in Hikurangi to $2.29m for a 2brm apartment in Herne Bay and houses in Matamata were popular at Bayleys' latest auctions
12th Sep 17, 5:02am
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Prices at Barfoot's auctions ranged from $315k for a modern house in Hikurangi to $2.29m for a 2brm apartment in Herne Bay and houses in Matamata were popular at Bayleys' latest auctions
The downturn in auction sales may have hit the bottom in Auckland but don't expect a return to the frenzied bidding of the last few years
9th Sep 17, 6:02am
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The downturn in auction sales may have hit the bottom in Auckland but don't expect a return to the frenzied bidding of the last few years
No sign of spring at this week's main Auckland apartment auctions - everything was passed in
7th Sep 17, 2:45pm
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No sign of spring at this week's main Auckland apartment auctions - everything was passed in
Buyer demand for Auckland properties is lower than in any other region in the country and new listings and prices have also tumbled, says realestate.co.nz
6th Sep 17, 1:02am
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Buyer demand for Auckland properties is lower than in any other region in the country and new listings and prices have also tumbled, says realestate.co.nz
Residential building activity falling in Auckland and Christchurch
Barfoot & Thompson's August sales volumes at lowest level since 2011, down 23% year-on-year
5th Sep 17, 10:49am
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Barfoot & Thompson's August sales volumes at lowest level since 2011, down 23% year-on-year
Fewer Barfoot & Thompson auctions in the last week of winter but the overall sales rate passed the 50% threshold
4th Sep 17, 2:46pm
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Fewer Barfoot & Thompson auctions in the last week of winter but the overall sales rate passed the 50% threshold
Bayleys had a 45% sales success rate at their latest auctions - prices in Auckland started at $140,000 for a three bedroom flat in Grafton
2nd Sep 17, 6:02am
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Bayleys had a 45% sales success rate at their latest auctions - prices in Auckland started at $140,000 for a three bedroom flat in Grafton
Big crowd at Barfoot's latest apartment auction, but most of those attending weren't there for the apartments
1st Sep 17, 10:44am
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Big crowd at Barfoot's latest apartment auction, but most of those attending weren't there for the apartments
Auckland property prices slowly deflating following a big fall in the volume of homes being sold
1st Sep 17, 5:02am
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Auckland property prices slowly deflating following a big fall in the volume of homes being sold
House prices have risen at nearly 10 times the pace of wages for typical first home buyers in Auckland over the last four years
24th Aug 17, 5:02am
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House prices have risen at nearly 10 times the pace of wages for typical first home buyers in Auckland over the last four years
Prices started at $552,500 at Bayleys' latest Auckland auctions
Net migration gains continue to break records driven by non-NZ citizens, as more New Zealanders leave the country than return home
21st Aug 17, 11:25am
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Net migration gains continue to break records driven by non-NZ citizens, as more New Zealanders leave the country than return home
Greg Ninness says the outlook remains soft for the Auckland housing market, regardless of who wins the election
19th Aug 17, 6:02am
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Greg Ninness says the outlook remains soft for the Auckland housing market, regardless of who wins the election
Overall sales clearance rate of 43% at the latest apartment auctions - welcome to the new normal
17th Aug 17, 5:26pm
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Overall sales clearance rate of 43% at the latest apartment auctions - welcome to the new normal
Latest REINZ figures show lifestyle block sales slumped 19.2% in 12 months to July and prices are below where they were 12 months ago in Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury
16th Aug 17, 4:52pm
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Latest REINZ figures show lifestyle block sales slumped 19.2% in 12 months to July and prices are below where they were 12 months ago in Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury
Overall farm prices are up 9% compared to 12 months ago but dairy farm prices are flat. Air of relief in rural property market: REINZ
16th Aug 17, 10:41am
Overall farm prices are up 9% compared to 12 months ago but dairy farm prices are flat. Air of relief in rural property market: REINZ
Harcourts' average selling prices are declining as the number of sales drops 18% at the country's largest real estate agency
16th Aug 17, 9:43am
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Harcourts' average selling prices are declining as the number of sales drops 18% at the country's largest real estate agency
Prices ranged from $186,000 for Auckland CBD apartment to $3.42 million for mortgagee sale at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
15th Aug 17, 10:59am
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Prices ranged from $186,000 for Auckland CBD apartment to $3.42 million for mortgagee sale at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
Leaky buildings, seismic strengthening and leasehold rent reviews are just some of the issues Auckland apartment buyers need to watch out for
12th Aug 17, 6:02am
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Leaky buildings, seismic strengthening and leasehold rent reviews are just some of the issues Auckland apartment buyers need to watch out for
House prices are tumbling in the main centres. Westpac says market will remain "very soft" for next two years
11th Aug 17, 10:00am
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House prices are tumbling in the main centres. Westpac says market will remain "very soft" for next two years