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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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Westpac Chief Economist Dominick Stephens says the Adrian Orr-led RBNZ appears to be considering OCR reductions and is less inclined towards hikes
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Westpac Chief Economist Dominick Stephens says the Adrian Orr-led RBNZ appears to be considering OCR reductions and is less inclined towards hikes
Prices ranged from $665,000 for a three bedroom house at Otahuhu to $2.775m for a villa in St Mary's Bay at Barfoot's latest Auckland auctions
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Prices ranged from $665,000 for a three bedroom house at Otahuhu to $2.775m for a villa in St Mary's Bay at Barfoot's latest Auckland auctions
Kiwibank fires the opening round in the battle for KiwiBuild customers, offering to pre-approve 90% mortgages and contribute $2000 towards buyers' legal or moving costs
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Kiwibank fires the opening round in the battle for KiwiBuild customers, offering to pre-approve 90% mortgages and contribute $2000 towards buyers' legal or moving costs
A shop on the North Shore sold for much less than most residential properties in Auckland and provided a better return
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A shop on the North Shore sold for much less than most residential properties in Auckland and provided a better return
There was a slight improvement in the number of homes sold at auction in July compared to a year ago
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There was a slight improvement in the number of homes sold at auction in July compared to a year ago
Prices ranged from $415,000 to $1.945m at Bayleys' latest commercial property auction
Falling construction costs rather than a reduction in size is the likely reason for a drop in the average value of new apartments consented in Auckland
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Falling construction costs rather than a reduction in size is the likely reason for a drop in the average value of new apartments consented in Auckland
Auckland rental market at the beginning of a 'new normal' as rents rise more slowly than in previous years says Barfoot & Thompson
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Auckland rental market at the beginning of a 'new normal' as rents rise more slowly than in previous years says Barfoot & Thompson
Auckland Council figures suggest around 98% of new dwellings consented in the region actually get built
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Auckland Council figures suggest around 98% of new dwellings consented in the region actually get built
Fewer properties on offer but sales rates were up at Barfoot & Thompson's latest Auckland auctions with prices starting at $480,000
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Fewer properties on offer but sales rates were up at Barfoot & Thompson's latest Auckland auctions with prices starting at $480,000
Investment Property Snapshot: Prices for leasehold properties have come down to levels where they are providing superior returns for investors, even after big increases in ground rents
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Investment Property Snapshot: Prices for leasehold properties have come down to levels where they are providing superior returns for investors, even after big increases in ground rents
100% sold at Ray White's Auckland apartment auction; Bayleys sold almost two thirds overall at its latest Auckland auctions
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100% sold at Ray White's Auckland apartment auction; Bayleys sold almost two thirds overall at its latest Auckland auctions
Barfoot & Thompson's sales volumes subdued in July but prices held their ground, inventory the highest for July since 2011
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Barfoot & Thompson's sales volumes subdued in July but prices held their ground, inventory the highest for July since 2011
REINZ report says sales of million dollar-plus properties have declined in Auckland but risen in most other parts of the country
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REINZ report says sales of million dollar-plus properties have declined in Auckland but risen in most other parts of the country
The housing market is looking frosty this winter, with new listings and inventory down and asking prices cooling
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The housing market is looking frosty this winter, with new listings and inventory down and asking prices cooling
Average residential property values move sideways over winter as the market hunkers down with Auckland experiencing a return to 'normal' market conditions
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Average residential property values move sideways over winter as the market hunkers down with Auckland experiencing a return to 'normal' market conditions
New dwelling consents slipped in most parts of the country in June but rose strongly in Wellington
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New dwelling consents slipped in most parts of the country in June but rose strongly in Wellington
Sales rates ranged from 25% to 71% at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
Prices started at $615,000 at Bayleys' latest Auckland auctions, plus auction results from Waikato, Tauranga, Rotorua
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Prices started at $615,000 at Bayleys' latest Auckland auctions, plus auction results from Waikato, Tauranga, Rotorua
The latest National Construction Pipeline Report says the industry will need to invest more to take advantage of steady growth, instead of relying on quick fixes like importing workers
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The latest National Construction Pipeline Report says the industry will need to invest more to take advantage of steady growth, instead of relying on quick fixes like importing workers
The sales rate at the latest auctions was 38%, exactly the same as it was three months ago
Overseas house buying activity mostly concentrated in Auckland, latest figures show
Just under half sell under the hammer at Auckland apartment auctions
Housing affordability at record levels in Christchurch, improving in Auckland, latest interest.co.nz Home Loan Affordability Reports show
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Housing affordability at record levels in Christchurch, improving in Auckland, latest interest.co.nz Home Loan Affordability Reports show
No sales were achieved at the Manukau auction but there was a 59% sales rate at an Auckland central suburbs auction
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No sales were achieved at the Manukau auction but there was a 59% sales rate at an Auckland central suburbs auction