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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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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Annual New Zealand migration gain still at historically high levels but easing back compared to the last two years