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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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A survey of more than 900 property vendors gave most real estate agents a pass mark but found there was room for improvement
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A survey of more than 900 property vendors gave most real estate agents a pass mark but found there was room for improvement
Slightly lower prices, falling interest rates and slowly rising incomes are all helping to improve affordability for first home buyers - but not by much
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Slightly lower prices, falling interest rates and slowly rising incomes are all helping to improve affordability for first home buyers - but not by much
At the major auctions the sales rates ranged from 18% to 44%
Onehunga property with great potential but new owners will also need to deal with asbestos and seismic strengthening
Onehunga property with great potential but new owners will also need to deal with asbestos and seismic strengthening
Farm sales prices are up 4% on last year but dairy farm prices are down 13.2% with Fonterra 'volatility' taking a toll
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Farm sales prices are up 4% on last year but dairy farm prices are down 13.2% with Fonterra 'volatility' taking a toll
The spring weather is starting to warm up the bidding in the auction rooms
The Government's new direction for Housing New Zealand is to be formalised in legislation
Net migration down 12.2% in year to August compared to previous year and continuing to fall
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
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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
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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
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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'